Ben Affleck is BATMAN!! And Rumored To Be Directing?!

A rumor was floating around today that Ben Affleck was in talks to portray bruce Wayne/Batman in Zack Snyder's upcoming Man of Steel sequel.  Well, it's all been confirmed as true by Warner Bros Pictures.  The announcement came today from Greg Silverman, President of the Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President of Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution.  A date was also set for the movie premier on July 17th, 29015.

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.” 

Sue 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.” 

I honestly did not see this casting coming at all!  I am actually still in a bit of shock.  I don't really know what to think.  I like Ben.  he is a terrific actor and director.  But this is Batman.  I really hope this is just like when Heath Ledger was cast as Joker and everyone freaked out...but it wound up being the greatest villain casting ever!  I really hope so.  I really, really hope so.

Also, new rumors have come in from El Mayimbe over at Latino Review that Ben Affleck will be directing future Batman movies.  So he will star in and also direct the movie.  Why can't he just direct it?!  Anyway, El Mayimbe also states that Detroit will sub as Gotham City this time around.  Why not Boston?!  Let's just make this whole thing about Ben Affleck!!