Ben Affleck Finally Comments On Playing BATMAN

Ben Affleck Finally Comments On Playing BATMAN

We've heard from pretty much everyone else EXCEPT Affleck on his decision to accept the role of The Dark Knight in Zack Snyder's Man Of Steel sequel, but on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon he finally expressed his excitement..while also addressing his critics! Check out the video after the jump..

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By MarkCassidy - Sep 16, 2013 09:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: Via Batman-news.com

It's been almost a month since the news that Ben Affleck would be playing our next Batman hit (and almost broke) the web, and now we finally have some comments from the actor. While talking to Jimmy Fallon about his new movie Runner Runner, Affleck revealed a few details about his controversial casting, before responding to some of the backlash. The relevant chatter comes in around 1:43.



"It's so awesome, I'm so excited. They called me up and said 'do you want to do this', and I'm like, 'I'm not 25 man are you sure?'. So they said to come down and we'll show you what we're doing, and it was incredible. Zack has this incredible take on it..obviously we can't do what Christian (Bale) did, those movies are amazing, so he wants to do something different but still in keeping with that."
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Spiderman2o29
Spiderman2o29 - 9/16/2013, 9:59 PM
Ben Handled It Very Well.
CharlesKnight94
CharlesKnight94 - 9/16/2013, 10:01 PM
He has a great sense of humor.
I hope he nails it.
Jaspion
Jaspion - 9/16/2013, 10:05 PM
Please, let it be awesome.
whoa123
whoa123 - 9/16/2013, 10:06 PM
I hope this guy nails it, I'm one of his few supporters and this interview just shows that he's a good actor 'cause he is so serious when it comes to dramatic roles yet he looks like a fun guy in reality. Kudos to you Affleck.
HulkbusterNYC
HulkbusterNYC - 9/16/2013, 10:07 PM
Like a gentleman.. Hope he kills it..
ForeverPowerful
ForeverPowerful - 9/16/2013, 10:09 PM
This guy is going to surprise a lot of people.

Everyone will change their minds when they show the first shot of him in the suit.
Spiderman2o29
Spiderman2o29 - 9/16/2013, 10:10 PM
I Could Not Help But Laugh When He Was Imitating The Fan Reaction " Noooooooooooo "
JFogg
JFogg - 9/16/2013, 10:13 PM
I believe in batffleck.
P862010
P862010 - 9/16/2013, 10:16 PM
@ShadowPimp723

ben affleck is a megastar with 2 oscars to his name

you think dicaprio,damon,pitt,jolie audition for roles?
thebearjew
thebearjew - 9/16/2013, 10:17 PM
Cool! Im excited
TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 9/16/2013, 10:18 PM
When I heard Affleck being casted as the Bat, I was neither against this casting choice or for it. As I've said in another Batman/Affleck related article, this could go either way for how Affleck does the role. Now that enough time has past since that announcement, I can honestly say that I am all for Affleck as the Dark Knight. He's got my full support on this.

Plus, the way he handled the situation where majority of the fans greatly opposed him as Bats, I thought he handled it like a boss. Much kudos to him and I wish him the best. :)
thebearjew
thebearjew - 9/16/2013, 10:18 PM
Ill admit i did overreact its my fav character ever so any batman casting im going to react iradicly however the f*ck you spell it

BUT i reassesed the situation and i think hell be great!
Darktower
Darktower - 9/16/2013, 10:18 PM
Ben is not the Ben we remembered in DD. Now he is so matured! So excited !
thebearjew
thebearjew - 9/16/2013, 10:19 PM
When i saw the headline for the article i assumed it was another dumbr sketch or something like gigli ...with batman or whatever
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 9/16/2013, 10:20 PM
I'm a little more optimistic now.
TheDpool
TheDpool - 9/16/2013, 10:20 PM
That's not an interview with Ben Affleck, that's an interview with Bruce Wayne.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 9/16/2013, 10:21 PM
Hopefully and older Batman means we get to see Robin somewhere. Hopefully done right.
janitra
janitra - 9/16/2013, 10:23 PM
He really looks like Bruce Wayne.

@Dufase19089
Have you seen the movie? No? Shut up.
Oxbow
Oxbow - 9/16/2013, 10:23 PM
its funny because when ben was 25 I would have said no to him as batman. now that he's older, I'm ok with it. even though i don't want to see an old batman on screen for the very first chapter of the reboot (!), I'm still glad that ben has had a chance to mature as an actor and a human being before being offered a seminal role such as this.

does that make sense?
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 9/16/2013, 10:23 PM
No.... Zack made his rendition of Batman and thought Ben would fit the part, so he asked him.

Ben'll do great! I hope there are references to Robin and Nightwing. Hope the suit utilizes the grey costume.
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 9/16/2013, 10:23 PM
ahhmynuts
ahhmynuts - 9/16/2013, 10:26 PM
he'll be an excellent batman. he'll be able to drop his current image the same way hathaway dropped hers. pure talent and performance. id be more worried about goyers writing than ben as batman and i thought the screenplay was fine.
Dick
Dick - 9/16/2013, 10:26 PM
ADAM WEST APPROVES!!!
thebearjew
thebearjew - 9/16/2013, 10:28 PM
SnapperCarr i hope so too
KnobGoblin
KnobGoblin - 9/16/2013, 10:28 PM
He's gonna own it. Haters to the left... little more... little more... Good, now jump off the ledge.
Howlett
Howlett - 9/16/2013, 10:29 PM
Joseph Gordon Levitt for Dick Grayson and Kate Upton as a sexed-up Vicky Vale...move over Kim Basinger!
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 9/16/2013, 10:29 PM
Oh, and Ben's even dressing his son up in Bat-gear:
TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 9/16/2013, 10:31 PM
@GambitFreak - Ahhaha, cute.
YouDontKnowMe
YouDontKnowMe - 9/16/2013, 10:31 PM
Admittedly I was against the decision when it broke, on account of him being a MUCH bigger name than Cavill in what theoretically should be Cavill's movie. I'm still concerned about that slightly, now I just pray he does Bats justice, and doesn't overshadow supes (that would more come down to the story though I suppose).

@Intruder Yep mine are crossed for sure haha.
Batman52
Batman52 - 9/16/2013, 10:33 PM
Noooooooooooooooooo...lol!!! Ben Affleck look like he gain some weight that's a good sign.

photo ben_affleck_batman_by_crimsonxseraph-d6jeob9.jpg
l0rdleg0las
l0rdleg0las - 9/16/2013, 10:34 PM
Ben is going to own this role. He will go down as the best Batman ever. I just pray his Batman is not a bitch like Bale's Batman was
Tevii
Tevii - 9/16/2013, 10:34 PM
Hes a great actor, great filmmaker... just not intimidating at all... and standing in the same frame as Cavill I dont believe he will be a convincing batman that could stand toe to toe with superman
Wolf38
Wolf38 - 9/16/2013, 10:35 PM
"Every DC fanboy on the planet is crossing their fingers no matter what they say on here. lmao" -intruder

I also agree with that. And I am feeling fairly good at this point. An oh so curious as to what the plan is.

Grey Batman costume, please.
SuperSam
SuperSam - 9/16/2013, 10:38 PM
Bring it on
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