Affleck won't direct Batman

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

Ben Affleck has decided to step down as director of “The Batman” and remain on as a producer and star of the project.

Affleck is still on board to play the superhero, but sources close to the talent said Affleck and Warner Bros. discussed how to make the best film possible and this was the decision both parties came to.

“There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions,” Affleck said in a statement. “Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. Together with the studio, I have decided to find a partner in a director who will collaborate with me on this massive film. I am still in this, and we are making it, but we are currently looking for a director. I remain extremely committed to this project, and look forward to bringing this to life for fans around the world.”

Affleck and Warner Bros. will now begin searching for a new director.

“Warner Bros. fully supports Ben Affleck’s decision and remains committed to working with him to bring a standalone Batman picture to life,” the studio said a statement.

Affleck has completed work as the Caped Crusader in “Justice League,” which opens Nov. 17, and he was preparing to go into prep on the solo “Batman” movie this summer. Affleck co-wrote the script with Geoff Johns.

There had been rumblings that Affleck was considering not directing the film during the past month, but in recent weeks sources say the multi-hyphenate came to the decision it was best to let the directing job go and focus on playing the part.

He first appeared as the superhero in last year’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.”

Ben Affleck Will Not Direct ‘The Batman’ (EXCLUSIVE)

 

[datnigDASTARDLY]

Batfleck hype was misplaced anyway. Mediocre batman, mediocre movie.

 

[Kingshango]

 

[jdubnyce]

@Bruce Wayne

 

[JerseyBoy23]

Uh oh. Kind of want to see how the Collider and Screen Junkies people react.

 

[MartyMcFly]

if he knows he can't handle both responsibilities equally, then he's doing the right thing by stepping aside.

 

[Diunx]

Somehow Trump is to blame for this fukkery

 

[Sensitive Blake Griffin]

either he didn't think the script was good enough or he really thinks his performance as batman the character will suffer trying to direct and star at the same time, which is reasonably possible. Oh well who cares, no batman film will ever top Nolan's films.

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

Somehow Trump is to blame for this fukkery

future trunks*

 

[Brandeezy]

Considering LBN bombed like cray and got shytted on, i'm not surprised. He's basically going to be a co-director though based off his comments so

 

[Clark Wayne]

Uh oh. Kind of want to see how the Collider and Screen Junkies people react.

I know John going to go off.

 

[kingdarius]

that live by night flop dun got to that affleck boy

 

[Jello Biafra]

Batfleck hype was misplaced anyway. Mediocre batman, mediocre movie.

He's still starring in the movie though.

And I was sorta expecting to hear this after how he talked about the pressure to get Batman right while promoting Live By Night on all the talk shows. Plus Live By Night flopping probably had WB like ..."maybe you should just focus on acting, Ben".

Now I am going to need them to get the right director on this.

My Top 5 Choices:

Doug Liman
Antoine Fuqua
David Fincher
Pete Travis
Denis Villeneuve

 

[Jello Biafra]

either he didn't think the script was good enough or he really thinks his performance as batman the character will suffer trying to direct and star at the same time, which is reasonably possible. Oh well who cares, no batman film will ever top Nolan's films.

Affleck has been involved with the script too.

 

[datnigDASTARDLY]

He's still starring in the movie though.

And I was sorta expecting to hear this after how he talked about the pressure to get Batman right while promoting Live By Night on all the talk shows. Plus Live By Night flopping probably had WB like ..."maybe you should just focus on acting, Ben".

Now I am going to need them to get the right director on this.

My Top 5 Choices:

Doug Liman
Antoine Fuqua
David Fincher
Pete Travis
Denis Villeneuve

eeeh, I'd take Bale over Batfleck any day.

and imo, no director is going to be able to overcome the mountain of shytty WB influence on these DC movies.

I'm sorry, it's just not going to happen... Which sucks because marvel needs a viable opponent.

maybe when valiant gets their shyt together we might have something