Saturday, August 24, 2013

Ben Affleck as Batman? Huh?

Ben Affleck as Batman? Huh?
Ben Affleck aka Daredevil as Batman in the new Superman movie...


I am not sure what to make of this news. First off, everyone thought WB would go much, much younger for the role of Batman. I even thought they'd go young with a Batman Year One version of the character. It would be interesting to see a young Batman square off with a new Superman. But, it appears they're going with a seasoned older Batman with the casting of Ben.
Ben Affleck has become a good actor, director, and writer, but it just seems like strange choice for the role. And, I am not as pissed as other fanboys about this news, I just find it an odd choice. I am willing to give Daredevil a chance as Batman. There seems to be a trend of actors playing more than one role as a superhero. 
Looking Ben now, he does have the Bruce Wayne look down of late.  So, might just work.  Look at him.


Now, I just hope they find a way to bring in Power Girl...


Anyway, it could have been Nic Cage.  



3 comments:

  1. The new rumor is they want to lock up Ben Affleck for... wait for it... 13 movies.

    And Bryan Cranston as Lex Luthor for 10.

    That is planning ahead.

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  2. I heard that too. I have to wonder if they can tie Affleck down for that many movies given that he's now a good director and writer. I guess they want to make him the (Bruce) the Tony Stark of the DC universe.

    I can see Cranston doing it because he's really into these sort of things and he seems to be a little kid at heart.

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  3. He will probably show up in the Flash/Wonder Woman and GL movies as the rich and powerful Bruce Wayne, while Cranston will be his rival. IE Luthor and Wayne are business rivals in the comic books

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