Ben Affleck Says His Solo BATMAN Film Will Feature A 'Mostly' Original Story

Ben Affleck Says His Solo BATMAN Film Will Feature A 'Mostly' Original Story

While there have been several rumours about what comic book storylines Ben Affleck's untitled Batman film might borrow from, the actor says he plans to focus on something more original for his project.

By MattBellissimo - Jun 01, 2016 05:06 AM EST
Filed Under: The Batman
Source: via CosmicBookNews
There's been a lot of rumours from both fans and publications about Ben Affleck's (currently untitled) Batman solo film and what it might adapt from the comics. One of the more notable rumours was the "Under The Hood" storyline, considering we see Jason Todd's Robin suit in Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. However, according to the actor, who is also directing and co-writing the film with Geoff Johns, he plans to put an original spin on the film's story. "I think what I would do, what I probably would do, is in some ways what Zack did with this movie, which is to borrow certain things from the great comic books, but create an original story around it because I wouldn't want the fans to already know the story and be familiar, but I would borrow, steal, great things that have been done before in the comics."

Of course, this doesn't rule out elements from "Red Hood" or other stories making their way into the film; Batman V Superman pulled several elements from notable comics, including The Death Of Superman and The Dark Knight Returns.  What do you think of this news? Do you want to see an original story for the film, or would you like to see a more direct adaptation of a comic-oriented story? Sound off below!
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ANewPope
ANewPope - 6/1/2016, 6:12 AM
In Batfleck we trust.
ANewPope
ANewPope - 6/1/2016, 6:13 AM
Also, LAST
SuperCat
SuperCat - 6/1/2016, 6:12 AM
Here come the "Martha" jokes :/
McGee
McGee - 6/1/2016, 10:28 AM
@SuperCat - LMAO!!!!!!
dubjon
dubjon - 6/1/2016, 10:30 AM
@SuperCat -
SuperCat
SuperCat - 6/1/2016, 10:39 AM
@dubjon - LOL! Good one!
TheBeard
TheBeard - 6/1/2016, 10:44 AM
@SuperCat - WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME!!!!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 6/1/2016, 12:38 PM
@TheBeard - LOL! I get it!
MarvelWeiner
MarvelWeiner - 6/1/2016, 7:34 PM
WHY IS THIS NAME ON THIS BOTTLE!!!!
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 6/1/2016, 6:13 AM
I have to say, I trust in the dude. No doubt about it.
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 6/1/2016, 6:14 AM
He's come a long way since this...
Spock0Clock
Spock0Clock - 6/1/2016, 7:48 AM
@MonsterSquad35 - Has he? Has he really?
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 6/1/2016, 8:16 AM
@Spock0Clock - From Gigli and Jersey Girl to The Town and Argo...I think maybe, a little, at least???

And I thought he was a quality Wayne/Batman
LordHarryLatts
LordHarryLatts - 6/1/2016, 6:18 AM
Affleck and Johns...you do your thing, fellas.
Spodermug
Spodermug - 6/1/2016, 6:21 AM
I can't wait! Hope him and Geoff Johns knock it out the park
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 6/1/2016, 6:21 AM
On another note, I tell you what, I watched American Hustle for like the umpteenth time the other night and whoah, super hero overload…

PLOT:
Con Artist “Batman” is married to “Mystique” but falls for “Lois Lane”…oh and they are all scamming “Hawkeye” along with some cop who sounds similar to “Rocket Raccoon”. Oh and “Ant-Man’s” friend is playing a sheikh.
Armpitwebs
Armpitwebs - 6/1/2016, 6:34 AM
@MonsterSquad35 - Awesome!
I explained to my 10 year old what was happening in "The Prestige" by referring to Wolverine, Batman and the Black Widow.
There's no escaping super hero flicks!
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 6/1/2016, 6:39 AM
@Armpitwebs - Right? It's all around us now. My kid was watching Man from UNCLE with me the other day and kept saying why is Superman/Clark Kent not wearing his glasses. "Wont they know who he is?" I shook my head and grinned.
Forthas
Forthas - 6/1/2016, 6:41 AM
@MonsterSquad35 - I have had the same experience. When I see movies, I think of actors and actresses as their super hero counterparts. Even characters with smaller parts. This happened when I saw Transcendence which had Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), Scarecrow (Silian Murphy), the Vision (Paul Bettany), Invisible Girl (Kate Mara) and Maya Hansen (Rebecca Hall) from Iron Man 3.
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 6/1/2016, 6:47 AM
@Forthas - Exactly!!
hgokuh
hgokuh - 6/1/2016, 6:24 AM
Great but later haters will trashed the movie because is not exactly like the comics, which strangely it only bothers them when is DC.
incredibleTalk
incredibleTalk - 6/1/2016, 10:01 AM
@hgokuh - If it's a good movie .....people will like it...just that simple!!!
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