Ben Affleck Playing Batman in Man of Steel Sequel – SEE STATEMENT HERE!
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9:20 pm, August 22nd, 2013
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Ben Affleck is the new Batman.
The actor has been cast as the Caped Crusader in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel, Warner Bros. announced on Thursday night.
Affleck will star opposite Henry Cavill, who is reprising his role as Superman.
In a statement, director Zack Snyder says, “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.”
It will be the first time Batman and Superman have teamed up on the big screen.
The movie, which is still untitled, is slated to open in theaters on July 17, 2015.
Coincidentally, Affleck played one of Superman’s most famous portrayers, George Reeves, in the 2006 movie Hollywoodland.
And Affleck also portrayed the superhero Daredevil in the 2003 movie with wife future wife Jennifer Garner.
What do you think of Affleck suiting up as Batman?
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