Ben Affleck Seems Keen On Directing A Solo BATMAN Film

Ben Affleck Seems Keen On Directing A Solo BATMAN Film

Academy Award winner Ben Affleck states that he would have never thought he'd want to direct a superhero film prior to starring as Bruce Wayne in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

By MarkJulian - Jan 18, 2016 12:01 PM EST
Filed Under: The Batman
Source: USA Today

When Warner Bros. unveiled their massive DCEU film slate which spans all the way to 2020, many fans were puzzled that  a solo Batman film wasn't on the release schedule. WB has since confirmed that Batman will receive another standalone film (and that Henry Cavill's Superman will star in Man of Steel 2) but that film currently doesn't have a release date.  It's likely because Batmans and Superman serve as anchors for the entire DCEU.  Batman is already confirmed to appear in David Ayer's Suicide Squad (Aug. 5, 2016) and is rumored to appear in Wonder Woman (2017).  The Dark Knight will also appear in Justice League Part One (2017) and Justice League Part Two (2019).  Fitting in a solo Batman film while co-starring in 4 (possibly 5) films over the next 4 years would be tricky to pull off.  Nevertheless, Ben Affleck states that watching Zack Snyder on set while filming Dawn of Justice was inspirational.  

"I’ll just say going through the process, I would never have imagined that I could or would direct a movie like this. And in working with (Batman v Superman director
Zack Snyder) and seeing what he did and watching him every day, I got really inspired by that and by seeing the scope on which he was telling the story, by seeing what he was able to do with this kind of mythic story on a grand scale."

It's not an outright yes but it's pretty close.  "I got really inspired" would imply that Affleck is going to take action, right? 

Back in July,  Affleck was previously said to be in negotiations to star and co-write the next, solo-Batman feature with DC Comics Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns.  But will he pull off the hat-trick and direct as well?  Perhaps we'll have more substantial news after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice arrives in the United States on March 25th?   


 






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JamesMann
JamesMann - 1/18/2016, 12:32 PM
That would be fantastic!
GoogleWasMyIdea
GoogleWasMyIdea - 1/18/2016, 12:34 PM
Maaaaannn I'd expect this kinda clickbait from Wilding, not you.....
LeeroyJenkins
LeeroyJenkins - 1/18/2016, 12:35 PM
spelling
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/18/2016, 12:35 PM
GIVE US THE RIDDLER PLEASE
BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 1/18/2016, 12:38 PM
Deadline reported on him directing it with Geoff Johns and him writing... I think it's safe to say it's happening.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 1/18/2016, 12:39 PM
it will be interesting to see Ben and Jared together in first solo Batman movie (if the rumours are true). Still, i'm not sure about this whole Redhood thing. Is Jason (or some other guy) dead and they are going to bring him back with Lazarus Pit ? Or is he not dead and Joker kept him alive via Arkham game (as i recall).
jerryblake
jerryblake - 1/18/2016, 12:39 PM
Anyway ... bring in the real Zsash
Robby
Robby - 1/18/2016, 12:40 PM
Cast Colin Farrell as Riddler
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/18/2016, 12:40 PM
@Robby I like that.
kakinurmawth
kakinurmawth - 1/18/2016, 12:41 PM
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 1/18/2016, 12:42 PM
@BatmanHeisenberg They said he was in negotiations to co-write and star and "possibly" direct. Nothing was confirmed and the report was written to convey that Affleck directing was the most tenuous possibility of all.
kakinurmawth
kakinurmawth - 1/18/2016, 12:42 PM
I haven't disliked a single movie Affleck has directed so far.
kakinurmawth
kakinurmawth - 1/18/2016, 12:43 PM
Gone Baby Gone is [frick]ing INCREDIBLE
Robby
Robby - 1/18/2016, 12:43 PM
I like it too
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 1/18/2016, 12:46 PM
@AntMan That's the rumored plot of the film. Jason Todd returns as Red Hood and frames Batman for crimes he didn't commit.
BaneandDawn
BaneandDawn - 1/18/2016, 12:48 PM
He will be awesome Batman. Let him direct Batman movie,
GoogleWasMyIdea
GoogleWasMyIdea - 1/18/2016, 12:49 PM
@MarkJulian Please God be true. My favorite DC character is Red Hood (yes, I know, he's almost ALWAYS written terribly, but he has the potential to be the DC's Punisher)
Kr08
Kr08 - 1/18/2016, 12:50 PM
Just give me this moment in live action with Logan Lerman as Jason Todd and I will cry



johnnymarr
johnnymarr - 1/18/2016, 12:52 PM
f*ck Geoff Johns. I hope he stays clear of the next Batman movie.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 1/18/2016, 12:52 PM
Hmmm, I think David Ayer should direct the solo Batman movie. The best thing about this year is that we'll be seeing two incredibly different takes on Batman (Snyder and Ayer)



BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 1/18/2016, 12:53 PM
@MarkJulian

I believe they said he was contractually required to direct at least one Batman film. I may be wrong, it's been a few months since I've read the report. But I think for the most part, he is a lock for the Director's chair.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 1/18/2016, 12:54 PM
And oh yeah, they're totally going for Red Hood. They've already hinted at it in BvS

Highflyer
Highflyer - 1/18/2016, 12:57 PM
Ben Affleck directing Batman.
BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 1/18/2016, 12:57 PM
Jared Leto is probably contractually obliged to do a few more DC movies. He wanted to be Dr Strange, so he clearly would have been fine with a contract. I'm positive he wants, and/or WB wants him for more films. He is most likely returning.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 1/18/2016, 12:58 PM
Heck why not.. Let the manager of fashionable male do whatever the F he wants. Why you ask?
Because he's friggin Batman! Batman can do anything.

CAPTAINPINKEYE
CAPTAINPINKEYE - 1/18/2016, 12:58 PM
LIKE who didn't see this happening?
BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 1/18/2016, 12:59 PM
Which is awesome; we've never seen the same live action Joker more than once, besides 60's Joker.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 1/18/2016, 12:59 PM
I agree with @TheRationalNerd to let Ayer direct just to keep the Batman world cohesive. But if SS sucks then yes Affleck ;)
jerryblake
jerryblake - 1/18/2016, 1:03 PM
i liked DC animated movie like Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights and (probably the most) Superman: Unbound. Geoff Johns was ivolved in the making process of all of this animations so i have no problem with him writing first Batman solo adventure movie.



Jaspion
Jaspion - 1/18/2016, 1:03 PM
Gjedi
Gjedi - 1/18/2016, 1:11 PM
Hmmm, a Batman film, directed by one of the biggest Batman fans in the world( Afleck build a batcave in his house). And one happens one of the best directors out there.. so..

Bring it on.
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