George Clooney Finally Shares His Thoughts On Ben Affleck Being Cast As BATMAN

George Clooney Finally Shares His Thoughts On Ben Affleck Being Cast As BATMAN

Since Ben Affleck was cast as the Caped Crusader, we've heard from far too many people who have nothing to do with any of the Batman franchises. However, a few of the actors who previously played The Dark Knight have spoken out, and now Batman and Robin's George Clooney is the latest.

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By JoshWilding - Sep 26, 2013 06:09 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: Empire Magazine


Like me, you're probably sick and tired of hearing B-List celebrities sharing their thoughts on Ben Affleck being cast as Batman, especially when they literally have no connection to any past or current iterations of the franchise. After all, who really cares what Donald Trump and Patton Oswalt think? Well, in the latest issue of Empire Magazine, they caught up with someone who knows all about playing the Caped Crusader on the big screen; Batman and Robin's George Clooney! "I am the least qualified person to comment on anyone playing the role of Batman since I so terribly destroyed the part," he laughed, before adding: "I tend to look at it like this - let's just see what the movie is before everyone starts beating him up. He is a smart man, he knows what he is doing." So, not exactly an endorsement, but he does think - like the sensible majority - that fans should give "Batfleck" a chance before completely writing him off!

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knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 9/26/2013, 6:47 AM
i will not comment on bat-flleck
Donekin
Donekin - 9/26/2013, 6:49 AM
Respect for Clooney. He has long acknowledged his flob in the role.
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 9/26/2013, 6:57 AM
At least he's modest.
GoILL
GoILL - 9/26/2013, 6:58 AM
Batman and Robin is shit.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 9/26/2013, 7:00 AM
Good words from a good man. I've been supporting Affleck since day 1, and I have no doubt he will kill it.
TheAbomination
TheAbomination - 9/26/2013, 7:00 AM
Clooney is a smug liberal bastard. But I'll give him props for this one.
Bokis
Bokis - 9/26/2013, 7:01 AM
This is the greatest comment on the subject! Ever!
CaptainProg
CaptainProg - 9/26/2013, 7:02 AM
please stop using the term "Batfleck!"
Ronnie11
Ronnie11 - 9/26/2013, 7:03 AM
Why is that we need all the actor's opinion on ben affleck as batman..Seriously this needs to stop
PosingKyle
PosingKyle - 9/26/2013, 7:03 AM
His Batman was shit,his Bruce Wayne was shit,Batman&Robin was shit. Who gives a shit about his opinion any way?
MarkV
MarkV - 9/26/2013, 7:04 AM
100% Team Benjamin.

Folks, we're seeing Batman and Superman on the big screen together. Gonna be insane.
Moohika
Moohika - 9/26/2013, 7:05 AM
Very modest of him. I have also been a day one Batfleck supporter
Masterpace
Masterpace - 9/26/2013, 7:06 AM
"Since Ben Affleck was cast as the Caped Crusader, we've heard from far too many people who have literally nothing to do with any of the Batman franchises."

and now We have one more from someone who would love to have literally nothind to do with Batman franchise.

I don't know who cares about their opinion. I think Ben can pull this off nicely therefore I wait for the movie or at least first trailer and I will know everything after the premiere.
captquirk
captquirk - 9/26/2013, 7:06 AM
I don't blame Clooney for Batman and Robin, I blame Joel Shumacher.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 9/26/2013, 7:06 AM
Bat nipples.
NoAssemblyReqd
NoAssemblyReqd - 9/26/2013, 7:06 AM
Clooney and Affleck are best buds. Clooney even produced Affleck's ARGO. Did anyone expect him to say anything bad about his friend?

I think Affleck will do fine, unless he lets all the negative talkback get to his head and turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
PsyGuy
PsyGuy - 9/26/2013, 7:06 AM
He's a great actor and has made nothing but AMAZING movies in recent years.

@TheAbomination

He certainly doesn't sound like a "smug liberal bastard" here...
Masterpace
Masterpace - 9/26/2013, 7:07 AM
I am the least qualified person to comment on anyone playing the role of Batman since I so terribly destroyed the part


At least he's honest and knows that B&R is shit.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 9/26/2013, 7:10 AM
LOL, what do people think other actors are going to say, ummmm he is going to suck or he is terrible actor.
thebearjew
thebearjew - 9/26/2013, 7:16 AM
ill never forgive Clooney for what he done
he should be more ashamed than porn vets terrorists etc etc
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 9/26/2013, 7:20 AM
There's no reason people should be kicking up a fuss.

He's a very handsome, well respected actor and director (sure it took him many years to get there but it's true) who's latest films has shown how talented he's become.

I'm all for it.


BATMANx
BATMANx - 9/26/2013, 7:20 AM
No Comment
Highflyer
Highflyer - 9/26/2013, 7:21 AM
I thought Clooney could have been good with the right direction but the direction and movie as a whole was shit. I believe in Ben Affleck as Batman!
CherryBomb
CherryBomb - 9/26/2013, 7:26 AM
This movie is going to be epic.
Who knows if it's going to be good?

But, a movie featuring two of the most iconic superheroes in the world is bound to be spectacular.
JasonBlue
JasonBlue - 9/26/2013, 7:28 AM
In all honesty, Clooney was the best Bruce Wayne thus far. Batman, no. But Bruce Wayne, YES.
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 9/26/2013, 7:29 AM
I don't see how Affleck's directing skill contributes to if he can play Batman well.
WarnerBrother
WarnerBrother - 9/26/2013, 7:37 AM
@TheWolverine08

While Ben is getting accolades for his directing skills,his acting in Argo and The Town was while not great,good and the man can still get all cut up for the physical side of things.
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 9/26/2013, 7:40 AM
George is right...gotta wait & see how it turns out.
My big worry is Ben's weak voice.
He must put some bass in the voice when wearing the cowl.
Affleck may not wanna growl but do something.
PenditaMarah
PenditaMarah - 9/26/2013, 7:42 AM
I just thought that clooney was playing adam west's bruce wayne in batman n robin.he's a good actor,but joel schumacher destroyed him.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 9/26/2013, 7:44 AM
I think if Clooney had been directed by Burton, he would have made a good Batman. We will never know though.
MarkV
MarkV - 9/26/2013, 7:47 AM
Who is Lex? WHO IS LEX???

What other heros will be featured? Any Joker easter eggs? (I know, I know "too soon.")
Bearjew
Bearjew - 9/26/2013, 7:48 AM
Of course Clooney thinks Ben's good he produced Argo, that said Ben will be the best and most truthful representation of Batman
TheWolverine08
TheWolverine08 - 9/26/2013, 7:52 AM
@soforozio Really? Just because he's a good director doesn't mean he'll be a good actor.
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