The Next Caped Crusader Is...

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Ben Affleck. Now i enjoyed Argo immensely but this seems a strange choice. After Daredevil i would have thought he'd stay away from these types of roles.

[gingerhulk]

Meh.

 

As a batman geek, I'm a bit underwhelmed.

 

Hes a quality actor, but I think he's too "famous" for the role.

 

John Hamm would of been my choice.

[dickie mint]

Norris from corrie.

[JagSquared]

Bat beard.

 

Bit of an odd choice really. But he could be good.

[Sut]

Ben Affleck to play Batman in Man of Steel sequel | Film | theguardian.com

 

Ben Affleck will play Batman in the new Superman v Batman film.

 

Warner Bros made the announcement on Friday.

 

Deadline quoted Warner Bros’ Greg Silverman as saying: “We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC Comics’ most enduringly popular superheroes, and Ben Affleck certainly fits that bill, and then some. His outstanding career is a testament to his talent and we know he and [director] Zack [snyder] will bring new dimension to the duality of this character.”

 

Warner Bros announced last month that the sequel to the Superman film Man of Steel would see Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) facing off against Bruce Wayne.

 

There was speculation that Christian Bale, who played Batman to critical and fan acclaim in the Dark Knight films, might be persuaded to get back in the cape.

 

But today’s announcement puts an end to those rumours.

 

The role of the caped crusader is a risk for Affleck, who last played a superhero in Daredevil during a troubled spell for the actor. Lately he has successfully breathed new life into his career by turning to directing, with his film Argo winning best picture at the Oscars earlier this year.

 

But Affleck won plaudits for his role as Superman actor George Reeves in Hollywoodland in 2006.

 

Deadline quoted Snyder as saying: “Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry’s Superman. He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can’t wait to work with him.”

 

Production on the new film is expected to begin next year, with a release date of 17 July 2015 planned, according to the Associated Press.

[Scott_M]

I think he'll be decent, maybe a bit clean cut though.

 

Jon Hamm is ore a Superman IMO.

[ZonkoVille77]

"I'm the dark Knight" in a Boston accent just won't sound right.

I'll still watch it though

[Sut]

If it's an effort to make the audience get behind Superman when they're hitting each other, it'll work.

[General Dryness]

If it's an effort to make the audience get behind Superman when they're hitting each other, it'll work.

 

This.

[dennis tooth]

Spiderman is for kids I grew out of that shit years ago meself

[Pidge]

He'd be okay as batman... shit bruce wayne though.

[Elite]

I hold very little hopes for this film and thats without Affleck playing Batman.

[Scott_M]

"I'm the dark Knight" in a Boston accent just won't sound right.

I'll still watch it though

 

As opposed to his Welsh one?

[Unrighteous]

Horrible fucking casting... Affleck is not Bruce Wayne nor Batman.

 

Already ruined.

[Lee909]

Its going to be crap.

[Rex Banner]

Just when Batman was finally cool again they are going to fuck him up once more.

Hollywood love recycling films and characters.

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I can't believe there's more anger at Affleck playing Batman then there is at Zack getting another go at a Superman movie.

[Unrighteous]

Wait... what? NOOOOO!!!

[Bjornebye]

Pidge knows.

[RedKnight]

I like Affleck but I don't know why he got involved in this after he reinvented himself as a good director. He wasn't a very good Daredevil in a poor Daredevil movie and surely his pal George would have warned him about the dangers of being Batman.

 

I suppose it comes down to the point that when someone asks if you want to be Batman, you say yes.

[Cardie]

What the fuck ignoring the fact he looks around the same age as Bale which throws out the grizzeled mid-40's retired super hero they wanted he was fucking shit in Daredevil.

 

Josh Brolin would have been a far better bet, or John Hamm or even a completely left field option like Bridges.

 

Hopefully it goes the way of Heath Ledger and the joker (not an overdose in a hotel room but an insoired choice that suprises everyone with how good he is).

[Welsh]

Wondering what role Matt Damon will play now then as he seems to be in most of Affleck films.

 

He's a good actor for certain parts but is far too wooden to play an action role.

[Anubis]

Isn't this all heading towards a Justice League film? In which case they'll surely be heading in a more comic book direction than Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy - try doing a gritty Wonder Woman or Flash - for which I think Affleck will be ok.

[Ted]

I'm all in on this.

[Paul]

The problem with this us that Superman is fucking boring. Affleck will be good though.