Ben Affleck to play Batman in 'Man of Steel' sequel

[joeybee12]

Holy casting news, Robin! Ben Affleck will take on the role of Batman in the as-yet-unnamed superhero movie coming from Warner Bros. in the summer of 2015.

"Affleck and filmmaker Zack Snyder will create an entirely new incarnation of the character in Snyder’s as-yet-untitled project — bringing Batman and Superman together for the first time on the big screen and continuing the director’s vision of their universe, which he established in 'Man of Steel,'" Warner Bros. said in a statement.

At Comic-Con in July, the studio announced that the two superheroes would battle each other in the upcoming film.

"Let’s face it, it’s beyond mythological to have Superman and our new Batman facing off, since they are the greatest superheroes in the world," Snyder said at the time.

http://www.nbcnews.com/entertainment/holy-casting-news-ben-affleck-play-batman-man-steel-sequel-6C10984418

I smell a bomb...Ben should stay behind the camera..his "acting" has never been good.

[clarice]

1. What about Maaaattttt Daaaaaamon?.nt

[dionysus]

4. he can be robin

[clarice]

8. Not sure about the tights though. lol

[NuclearDem]

15. In response to repeated questions about a role in the new Superman film,

Matt Damon issued this statement:

"MATT DAMON!"

[clarice]

16. lol. I'm not crazy about that movie.....but

The "Mattttt Daaaaamon" part cracked me up. My son
and I say it every time we see him on tv.

[demwing]

17. Matt Damon?

[clarice]

18. Stop....you're KILLING me. nt

[Scootaloo]

2. Man of Steel was the prettiest garbage I've ever seen

And now... Batman and Superman fighting each other. With acting from Ben Affleck.

Oh boy.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

3. I'm not feeling that vibe.

[TlalocW]

5. This is good news...

As long as they team him up again with Jennifer Lopez as Vicki Vale or Catwoman or something. #gigli #dreamteam

TlalocW

[Gman]

6. He's better in Kevin Smith movies

[hughee99]

7. I just enjoyed Daredevil so much, I can't wait to see him as another superhero! n/t

[DonCoquixote]

9. as some that loved his "daredevil"

which was the Marvel answer to Batman, I say this. GOOD MOVE!

[Fire Walk With Me]

10. noooo nooooooooooooononono noooo no noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[DJ13]

11. He's no Christian Bale

[theHandpuppet]

14. Thank goodness

I find Bale's speech impediment really difficult to listen to after about 5 minutes.

[one_voice]

12. George Clooney..

redux.

Love George but not in that role.

and what about Matt Damon...

[Fumesucker]

13. As long as it has this scene

[Cali_Democrat]

19. Awesome

He will be the best batman incarnation yet.

Bravo

[Broken_Hero]

20. Very bad casting choice,

I think its a huge mistake, I can't take Affleck seriously, in anything I've seen him in. Anybody in Hollywood remember DareDevil, and the bang up job he did with that? Jesus...at least they didn't cast him as Superman, but casting him as Batman is just as awful.

[demwing]

26. He was good in Argo /nt

[Broken_Hero]

28. To be honest I haven't seen Argo, or The Town

movie of his, I'm just a bit shocked WB went with him. I'm getting a bit more comfortable with it, but my first reaction remains the same, its going to be a mistake.

[demwing]

29. stop what you're doing immediately

And go rent Argo.

Go on!

[Initech]

21. My reaction:

[erpowers]

22. Do Not Like This At All

I just do not like him as Batman. I do not think he fits the role.

[EC]

23. Well, he wasn't bad in "Daredevil"

the blind super hero. Remember that movie he made with his wife? So why not?

[Cheap_Trick]

24. He was excellent as George Reeves in "Hollywoodland"

I remember the fanboy backlash back in '88 when it was announced that >gasp< MICHAEL KEATON?! was cast as Batman. I was one of the few who said "Wait and see."

As long as he doesn't do that growly voice, I'm happy.

[NV Whino]

25. I think this says it.

Not all fans were thrilled with the casting. The Twitter hashtag #BetterBatmanThanBenAffleck began trending Thursday night after the announcement was made. Wisecracking fans suggested Dame Judi Dench, Norman Reedus from "The Walking Dead," and the leg lamp from "A Christmas Story" could all do a better job with the role of the Caped Crusader.

[Safetykitten]

27. Don't follow the comics/movie gigs, but apparently this has people ALL upset.

I think he's dreamy.

[cali]

30. but his brother is a wonder. terrific actor.

Really want to see Casey Affleck in his new film, "Ain't Them Bodies Saints".

I just don't get superheros. They bore me to tears. Always have done.