James Franco Says Ben Affleck Should Direct MAN OF STEEL 2, Supports Him For The Role Of Batman

James Franco Says Ben Affleck Should Direct MAN OF STEEL 2, Supports Him For The Role Of Batman

James Franco praises Affleck's directorial and acting skills. He also suggest Affleck direct MOS2 and deflects 'Daredevil' complaints

By 0megaDaGrodd - Sep 15, 2013 08:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Yahoo



Add James Franco’s name to the list of actors showing support for Ben Affleck in the roll of the caped crusader. While at the Toronto film festival he was asked about his opinion of the ‘Batfleck’ casting. He not only praises Affleck’s acting and directing skills, but also makes some pretty bold suggestions for the direction of the Man Of Steel Sequel:

“I think he's proved himself now as both a director and an actor…..But I will say he's best in the movies he directs. Maybe he should direct it. I think he should direct it.”

When asked about Affleck’s role as the man without fear in ‘Daredevil’ and complaints about him suiting up again, Franco stated:

“Daredevil' wasn't my favorite movie, but I don't blame Ben for that," he said. "As an actor, there's this crazy thing where you could be good, you do good work, but then if you're in a movie that's not so good, they blame you... That's just crazy thinking.”

So there you have it. Should Ben Affleck be sitting in the director’s chair for Man Of Steel 2 or do you trust Snyder to get the best out of him? Sound off below

Starring Henry Caville, Ben Affleck, Amy Adams and Laurence Fishburn, the sequel to Warner Brother's 'Man Of Steel' will be directed by Zack Snyder and written by Zack Snyder and David S Goyer. The film hits theaters July 17th, 2015

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hYPE
hYPE - 9/15/2013, 8:13 PM
Franco is telling it like it is...
MrReese
MrReese - 9/15/2013, 8:14 PM
Rob Knepper 4 Joker!



MrReese
MrReese - 9/15/2013, 8:15 PM
I'm ok with Snyder.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 9/15/2013, 8:15 PM
"As an actor, there's this crazy thing where you could be good, you do good work, but then if you're in a movie that's not so good, they blame you... That's just crazy thinking "

i could actually believe in this words if it's not Franco that said them ...

From 127 hours he went to Your Highness, This is The End.
Homefront doesn't look good either. Good actor, could be a great one. If only he started to pay attention to the script he is given. And stop goofing around like with this Planet remake.
StrangerX
StrangerX - 9/15/2013, 8:16 PM
I agree Ben's great in stuff he's directed, but I'm fine with Snyder. I just think the writing needs to be improved.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 9/15/2013, 8:21 PM
really good movie ... Franco should get an Oscar for that one.
SageMode
SageMode - 9/15/2013, 8:22 PM
Pretty much saying Snyder sucks. I'll attest to that.
jerryblake
jerryblake - 9/15/2013, 8:22 PM
Guess the competition was too strong ...
Moohika
Moohika - 9/15/2013, 9:14 PM
@OmegaDaGod

I agree that Snyder is best for Superman, since Superman requires so much CGI for his films, it is better for Snyder to helm the Superman films and Affleck can direct the next standalone Batman
Canon108
Canon108 - 9/15/2013, 9:27 PM
Franko is a moron...Synder did an awesome job, Ben will likely direct the Batman solo film. Franko should stick with what he knows, getting stoned, killing brain cells, and playing the same roll with the same stupid grin in every film he appears in.
Dick
Dick - 9/15/2013, 9:47 PM
Ben Affleck is perfect to play the role of Batman. I support him 100%

Banner
Banner - 9/15/2013, 9:52 PM
@canon108... wtf did you just said? why you so bitter for James Franco man?

Howlett
Howlett - 9/15/2013, 9:56 PM
CANON108... dude seriously? I know James is not a great actor, but I think he's not a moron.
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 9/15/2013, 10:00 PM
Snyder should leave Superman. Wonder Woman or Aquaman fit him better.
Greengo
Greengo - 9/15/2013, 10:30 PM
Franco looks cracked out.
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 9/16/2013, 2:18 AM
I'm happy with Snyder. Just the shaky cam needs to go!
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 9/16/2013, 2:20 AM
@0megaDaGod

How do you get the text in Bold in your article also do you know how to change the test size.

Nice find by the way.
driver
driver - 9/16/2013, 4:18 AM
It was a strange decision to shake the camera to make the movie feel that it is a real world. So, there is no tripods in a real world.

It is Faqing Superman what idiot will believe that it exists.
I hope Larry Fong will do his usual busyness in sequel. Also, I think Snyder was hired for his visual style, that's why Nolan picked him but when Zack signed the papers, he went like: "it will not be stylized , it will be real world with Bourne style shaky cam n it. Here we go"

Nolan then pulled shotgun, said: "His is the instrument of your liberation" and shoot him in head. Then, turned around and told to producers, "His punishment should've been more severe"!
sameoldthing
sameoldthing - 9/16/2013, 5:17 AM
No more actors supporting Affleck should be reported.
They will all claim they think he's going to do well..never would they say otherwise.

It would be career damaging to bad mouth a fellow actor.
Unless Ben did someone serious wrong,nobody is going to hate on him.

Batfleck could end up great..time will tell.

knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 9/16/2013, 5:33 AM
@mega

goyer's script was up there with avengers an tdk, but his screenplay was infante status.
wish they just kidnapped jonathan nolan to help him :/
ABH1979
ABH1979 - 9/16/2013, 7:05 AM
MOS2/BatmanVsSuperman has a director, but James is right -- Affleck does do better in movies he himself is directing. Seems pretty obvious that this movie would eventually lead to more solo Bat-films, so Affleck should direct those.
PantherKing
PantherKing - 9/16/2013, 1:25 PM
Franco needs to shut his trap
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 9/16/2013, 2:19 PM
@Omega

Thanks.
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