Val Kilmer and Adam West support Ben Affleck as Batman

Val Kilmer and Adam West support Ben Affleck as Batman

Former Batman stars have expressed their support towards Ben Affleck instead of siding with the naysayers.

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By Highflyer - Aug 24, 2013 09:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: The Hollywood Reporter


It has been a wild couple of days due to the news that Ben Affleck has been chosen to play Batman in the upcoming sequel to the successful 'Man of steel' movie. While many fanboys, casual viewers and celebrities have condemned this casting choice, a few stars have backed Affleck.

Yesterday, 'Avengers' director Joss Whedon showed his support for the new Batman star. But now, Batman legend, Val Kilmer, who starred in the 1995 film 'Batman Forever' as Bruce Wayne has jumped on the Affleck train! A few hours ago, Kilmer tweeted, "Give Ben a chance!"

However, Val Kilmer wasn't the only Batman legend to show support. Adam West tweeted,
"Remember Ben, with the cape and cowl comes great responsibility (and lots of heat). Bring deodorant. #batman @BenAffleck"




Well,there you have it. I for one can't wait to see what Affleck does with the role. What do you think of their decision to support Affleck?
Sound off below!
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Bearjew
Bearjew - 8/24/2013, 9:37 PM
Now all we need is Michael Keaton, Bale and Clooney
Bearjew
Bearjew - 8/24/2013, 9:41 PM
Dude seriously Affleck is bad ass, just get Christian Bale to give him the thumbs up now and get the nolanites on board
3DWitchHunt
3DWitchHunt - 8/24/2013, 10:14 PM
Val Kilmer was a great Bruce Wayne
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 8/24/2013, 10:15 PM
This is what I like seeing! Batmen showing the utmost respect and support for the next Batman to don the cape! So excited to see our first peek at the new Batsuit!

And also I wanted to add that it has been confirmed that the film will start official production February of next year and film up to August!
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 8/24/2013, 10:17 PM
@Jollem

Totally agreed, I saw this prison movie he was in on Netflix and it was great! He looked pretty huge!

@WitchHunt

Agreed!
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 8/24/2013, 10:27 PM
@BlackJack10 Exactly.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 10:36 PM
i liked Kilmer as Bruce Wayne. His Batman was kinda lame but Bruce ... he did kinda own it.

@The Black Men

Also really liked him in Fellon.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 10:40 PM
@CubanRaftRide

i wouldn't laugh about his weight. It could happen to you as well. I think it's a hormon disorder.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 10:41 PM
It can happen to everyone.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 10:45 PM
i's not like he was sitting in McD or KFC from 9 AM untill the sun went down. He was bulking really fast ... It was a matter of weeks, i think.
3DWitchHunt
3DWitchHunt - 8/24/2013, 10:45 PM
Yeah, I heard he gained weight after having to take some medication
Not very funny, but it is Cuban, so I wouldnt expect him to understand
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 10:48 PM
@Jollem

lol ... you kinda scared me with this one :(
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 8/24/2013, 10:50 PM
Kilmer isn't that fat anymore...those are old pics.
He's heavier than his Batman days but so is Adam West.

Clooney is good pals with Ben so he's gonna back him too...What's Keaton & Bale think??
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 10:51 PM
@3DWitchHunt

i might be wrong but (from what i heard) they are using steroids type of medications to treat this kind of disorder.
3DWitchHunt
3DWitchHunt - 8/24/2013, 10:55 PM
jerryblake
Damn, really?
What exactly was wrong with him?
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 11:00 PM
like i said i think it was a hormons disorder. I'm not sure about that though. It's messing with your body. Then you're going for the treatment with steroids. You're gonna gain weight right after that.

Like i said, i'm just assuming. I'm not a doctor.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 8/24/2013, 11:06 PM
Adam West needs a cameo in the Supes/Bats movie.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 11:25 PM
in other news

Spike Lee does not support Ben Afleck for Batman ("White Batman ? That's racist")

Clint Eeastwood quick respond "Shut up Spike"

(Guess the war is still on)


Marvel still not sure if Ryan Gosling is a good choice for Black Panther. Shaquille o'Neal interested in playing a the part.


George Lucas wanna direct one of the future Star Wars movies ... "I'm considering it"


JJ Abrams off for Star Trek 3.

Michael Bay "They approached me ... "
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 11:36 PM
i would still dress up in this Robin outfit. [frick] the haters :)
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/24/2013, 11:43 PM
pOoPEE
pOoPEE - 8/25/2013, 12:08 AM
woops try again

stephenmrc's batman album on Photobucket
pOoPEE
pOoPEE - 8/25/2013, 12:09 AM
Cant say he aint got the chin for it
Tempo
Tempo - 8/25/2013, 3:05 AM
jerryblake
jerryblake - 8/25/2013, 3:31 AM
@Tempo

that scene is really cool. Never saw it. Thanks.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 8/25/2013, 4:41 AM
@tempo... cool.
Tempo
Tempo - 8/25/2013, 4:54 AM
@all: Yeah it's a scene with ManBat,a conceptual scene,I don't know why they deleted it,it's one the best scene,if not the best.
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