Warner Bros. broke the news and set the filmsphere ablaze when they announced that Ben Affleck will play Batman in the 2015 Man of Steel sequel. The news comes as general shock for most because of Affleck's stardom and type cast. An ideal casting for the older, retired Bruce Wayne was said to likely be a less recognizable figure (Luke Evans and Richard Armitage were rumored candidates). This would make sense as Henry Cavill (Superman) is the newcomer and intended focal point. Affleck's stardom now transcends any interest in Cavill, making Bruce Wayne the more anticipated factor of this sequel than the main character.
My other issue (and this is an issue for me) is the degradation of Batman. I would not dare challenge Affleck's talent or credentials as an actor, but come on, this isn't Daredevil. Not only have you casted a significantly larger name than your main character, but you've casted someone who will have to prove his worth as the most daunting super hero. I can see Affleck as Bruce Wayne, but not as Batman. Given the nature of this casting, you may or may not resonate with my befuddlement. Check out some reactions tweets from the casting announcement. How do you feel about our new Batman?
Side fact: Ben Affleck's movies have earned over $1.67 billion at the domestic box office (via Box Office Mojo)
#Battfleck is now trending. Good Lord.
Ben Affleck as Batman... pic.twitter.com/QBm48Zj7LK
— Thor Odinson (@GodAwesomeHair) August 23, 2013
Ben Affleck as Batman in Man of Steel 2. Could be awesome. Could be Gigli.
— Cameron Atfield (@CameronAtfield) August 23, 2013
Ben Affleck is Batman and no that wasn't just a bad dream you had last night. #Batfleck
— Sporcle (@sporcle) August 23, 2013
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