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RUMOR: After First Stepping Away As Director, Ben Affleck Now Wants Out Of Playing THE BATMAN |
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Monday, 13 February 2017 17:36 |
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Warner Bros. DC Films Universe could be in much bigger trouble than we first realized. After stepping down as director on The Batman (Matt Reeves is said to be a lock to replace him), a new rumor suggests that Ben Affleck also wants out of the cape and cowl, and to leave the role of The Dark Knight behind him for good.
The report comes from the most recent episode of Collider Movie Talk, as host John Campea maintains that three separate sources have indicated to him that the Live By Night actor wants to stop playing Bruce Wayne/Batman altogether. Apparently, discussions are now taking place with the studio and Affleck is attempting to get out of appearing in the next standalone movie - however, if an agreement can't be reached, that will be his last time portraying the iconic DC hero.
Again, it's best not to read too much into this for the time being (Campea himself cautions that his info may be Read more: |
