Warner Brothers just announced that Ben Affleck will play Batman in an upcoming sequel to their summer hit, Man of Steel. Ben will join actor Henry Cavill, who returns as Superman. The movie does not have a title yet, but it is scheduled to be released July 17, 2015. So we all have to wait TWO years to see Ben in that iconic costume.
Warner Brothers president Greg Silverman said in a statement: “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.”
I’ve heard that Ben has begun an insane workout routine to prepare to play Batman. I’ve also been reading some really mixed reviews this morning on social media. Some people are not happy with this casting. At all. Why the hate? It’s Ben Affleck! BEN AFFLECK! He just won an Oscar!
Ben also has experience. He was in that Daredevil movie with his future wife, Jennifer Garner. Okay, MAYBE that movie was not very well-received. But he’ll be fine. He’s Ben Affleck! He is still best friends with his childhood buddy, Matt Damon! They won an Oscar for Good Will Hunting. That movie made me cry. It was so good. He also made me cry in that scene from Armageddon when he offered to blow himself up. Heartbreaking. I’m probably one of the few people who really enjoyed Pearl Harbor. That movie was epic! Ben carried that epic movie. Remember Jersey Girl? That showed Ben’s softer side. Ben also wrote and directed Gone Baby Gone and The Town! That takes smarts, people. Ben did that. And he won an Oscar for Argo. A “Best Picture” Oscar! The highest honor! That movie was awesome! And now he’s playing Batman. I think it’s a perfect choice.
Bring it on, Ben! Nothing but love here.
Jen and Ben! Love them too!