Jake Gyllenhaal Confirms He Won't Be Replacing Ben Affleck As The New BATMAN

Jake Gyllenhaal Confirms He Won't Be Replacing Ben Affleck As The New BATMAN

Rumour has it that Ben Affleck won't be donning the cape and cowl in Matt Reeves' The Batman but Jake Gyllenhaal has confirmed in a new interview that he has no plans to take the actor's place as the hero.

By JoshWilding - Apr 11, 2018 11:04 AM EST
Filed Under: The Batman
Source: Batman-News
The saga of The Batman is long and complicated but as things currently stand, Matt Reeves remains hard at work on the screenplay and Ben Affleck both is and isn't attached to star as the Dark Knight. 

As a result, there have been a lot of rumours about what the future holds in store for the iconic DC Comics superhero and one name which keeps coming up is Jake Gyllenhaal. He'd be a great fit to play Batman and someone fans could get behind as a replacement for Affleck despite the impressive work he delivered in the divisive Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, and Justice League.

However, in the video below (around the 1:30) mark, Gyllenhaal confirms that he won't be taking on the role of the Caped Crusader. Laughing, he says, "Wow, that’s a very difficult question. The answer to that question is 'no.'" So, there you have it! That's probably not the answer most fans were hoping for but if we all put our conspiracy hats on for a second, it is feasible that he's in talks and lying! 

We'll just have to wait and see but feel free to share your thoughts on this news in the usual place.

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aflynn
aflynn - 4/11/2018, 12:01 PM
"Hey Jake wanna join the DCEU?"

Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 4/11/2018, 12:01 PM
Bet he'd hop on a Marvel role real fast. Don't know who he could be though.
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 4/11/2018, 12:21 PM
@Kevwebsz

Think Jake’s got some dance moves??
Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 4/11/2018, 12:25 PM
@regularmovieguy -
Way ahead you. Jake would be perfect as the Hypno Hustler
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 4/11/2018, 12:31 PM
@Kevwebsz

Didn’t even know this was a thing. Thanks😂
Pantherpool
Pantherpool - 4/11/2018, 12:02 PM
Good for him. Now we need to find him a role in the MCU.
aflynn
aflynn - 4/11/2018, 12:02 PM
"C'mon Jake, Zack Snyder is executive producing Aquaman and Wonder Woman 2"

Origame
Origame - 4/11/2018, 12:15 PM
@aflynn - Worked fine for WW. Executive producers don't have nearly the power most think they do. It's basically an honorary title.
Philip
Philip - 4/11/2018, 12:49 PM
@Origame - Especially in Snyder's case as far as WW goes. He's basically an executive producer because he established the character in BvS.
Origame
Origame - 4/11/2018, 1:10 PM
@Philip - I know right? He's basically there just to approve the continuity for Justice League. And that isn't even much of a thing since WW took place in WW1.
SisterSunday52
SisterSunday52 - 4/11/2018, 4:30 PM
@aflynn - And...? Wonder Woman was produced and based on a story by Zack Snyder. It was the most well received DC Film and tied with Batman v Superman as the best DC Film. His involvement is a good thing.
J619SD
J619SD - 4/11/2018, 12:02 PM
Thank God. Nobody wants to see Maggie wearing the cowl.
fadersdream
fadersdream - 4/11/2018, 12:10 PM
@J619SD - Wait... that's not a mask? That's her actual face?
aflynn
aflynn - 4/11/2018, 12:05 PM
"Please Jake we can give you a white hood and throw you in Shazam 2"

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