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Old 08-22-2013, 07:44 PM  
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Ben Affleck is the new Batman

Ben Affleck is the new Batman
Trey Barrineau, USA TODAY 9:27 p.m. EDT August 22, 2013
He'll replace Christian Bale in the Batman-Superman movie planned for 2015.

Ben Affleck will replace Christian Bale in the Zack Snyder-directed Batman-Superman movie that's scheduled to be released in July 2015.

Warner Bros. made the announcement on Thursday.

From the press release announcing the casting:

"Ending weeks of speculation, Ben Affleck has been set to star as Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne. 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. The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.

"Affleck will star opposite Henry Cavill, who will reprise the role of Superman/Clark Kent. The film will also reunite "Man of Steel" stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.

"In the announcement, Silverman stated, 'We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC Comics' most enduringly popular Super Heroes, and Ben Affleck certainly fits that bill, and then some. His outstanding career is a testament to his talent and we know he and Zack will bring new dimension to the duality of this character.'

"Snyder also expressed his excitement about the casting of Affleck, noting, '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.'

"Kroll added, 'We are so thrilled that Ben is continuing Warner Bros.' remarkable legacy with the character of Batman. He is a tremendously gifted actor who will make this role his own in this already much-anticipated pairing of these two beloved heroes.'

Affleck has previous experience as a superhero -- he played Daredevil in the 2003 film of the same name.
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:22 PM   #76
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Bale was a great Bruce Wayne but a weak Batman. I think Bale's performance as Batman limited a lot of his screen time in the Dark Knight sequel
This, I liked Bale's movies better, but I like Keaton's Batman more.

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Old 08-23-2013, 01:45 PM   #77
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Name 3 movies that Affleck played a major role in where he was good. I guess maybe if Batman is from Boston, this could work.
Hollywoodland, The Town and Argo
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:46 PM   #78
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The town and Argo were great movies IMO, Armageddon was good too.

The sum of all fears was cool too
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:46 PM   #79
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Hollywoodland, The Town and Argo
I haven't seen The Town. What's it about?
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:48 PM   #80
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I haven't seen The Town. What's it about?
I don't want to ruin the movie for you. But IMO, it's as good as The Departed.

Affleck and Jeremy Renner were awesome.
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:48 PM   #81
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Bank heists.....really good flick
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:50 PM   #82
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Name 3 movies that Affleck played a major role in where he was good. I guess maybe if Batman is from Boston, this could work.
The Town
Good Will Hunting
Dogma
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:51 PM   #83
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Old 08-23-2013, 01:57 PM   #84
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I don't want to ruin the movie for you. But IMO, it's as good as The Departed.

Affleck and Jeremy Renner were awesome.
I'll check it out. Thanks.
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I'd say the town and the departed are pretty close
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Old 08-23-2013, 02:02 PM   #86
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I just can't see Affleck as Bruce Wayne. Just cannot see it in any way. That's just not the type of actor that I would think represented that type of character. He's just not the mean tough guy type that the character needs. Just feels too much like they forced the actor onto the character with no regard to trying to "Fit" the character.
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I just can't see Affleck as Bruce Wayne. Just cannot see it in any way. That's just not the type of actor that I would think represented that type of character. He's just not the mean tough guy type that the character needs. Just feels too much like they forced the actor onto the character with no regard to trying to "Fit" the character.
Part of being a great actor is making people forget that they're not watching the real life person but a character. Heath Ledger wasn't Heath Ledger in his role: He was The Joker. Heath Ledger disappeared. Very few actors have that ability.

I thought Bale was "fine" as Bruce Wayne but the star of the trilogy was Christopher Nolan. I think there are more than a handful of people that were capable of doing what Bale did as Batman.

All that said, Affleck is Warner's superstar these days and rightfully so. He should have won the Oscar for best director for "Argo" and was a fine actor. The Warner Brothers brass *think* they have another Clint Eastwood in Affleck, so this move is unsurprising.
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Old 08-23-2013, 02:15 PM   #89
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Part of being a great actor is making people forget that they're not watching the real life person but a character. Heath Ledger wasn't Heath Ledger in his role: He was The Joker. Heath Ledger disappeared. Very few actors have that ability.

I thought Bale was "fine" as Bruce Wayne but the star of the trilogy was Christopher Nolan. I think there are more than a handful of people that were capable of doing what Bale did as Batman.

All that said, Affleck is Warner's superstar these days and rightfully so. He should have won the Oscar for best director for "Argo" and was a fine actor. The Warner Brothers brass *think* they have another Clint Eastwood in Affleck, so this move is unsurprising.
Doesn't have the presence of Eastwood, or the chops of Bale. He's fine when he isn't having to carry the whole thing.
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