All Things DCEU News, Discussion, and Speculation - Part 5

[The Guard]

That has little to nothing to do with my post.

 

[jmc]

I'm still sort of mystified why Affleck took this role. I mean after years and years, his career had finally recovered. Affleck was seen as this legitimate director and filmmaker now. He said he would never take a role like Daredevil ever again. And then this. Affleck was at a point in his career where he really didn't need to do things like Batman anymore.

Maybe he saw what was happening over at Marvel and wanted to be part of something similar.

 

[titansupes]

He's a casual Batman fan, he wanted to redeem himself for Daredevil, he thought the Snyder take was cool, comic book movies-- Batman in particular-- were/are the biggest things in Hollywood. Plus, however many millions of dollars.

I can see the appeal.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

Superhero films are all the rage right now. Benihana wanted a piece of that sweet molasses to lap up. He got crimson discharges instead.

 

[ManWithNoName18]

I'm honestly surprised that Bat solo (and also for that matter MOS 2) have taken this long.

When the original DCEU slate got released and both Batman and Superman movies where absent I was sure one of them was gonna hit 2018 or even at the latest 2019.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

They are waiting for Ben to stop playing To be or Not to be [in the Batman]. He's almost done with plucking out the leaves from the dart.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

He's a casual Batman fan, he wanted to redeem himself for Daredevil, he thought the Snyder take was cool, comic book movies-- Batman in particular-- were/are the biggest things in Hollywood. Plus, however many millions of dollars.

I can see the appeal.

He's apparently a massive Batman fan - who at one point had his own Batcave panic room

Ben Affleck once made a replica Batcave entrance in his house, director Kevin Smith has revealed.

The filmmaker, who has worked with Ben on six films including Dogma and Jersey Girl, admitted that he was surprised by the Oscar-winning star's love for the caped crusader when he bought his old home.

Kevin told the Hollywood Babble-On podcast: "His house, that I would end up buying, when I first saw it, he was touring me through the place and said, 'Come here, I gotta show you my room'.

"He brings me into the room and goes, 'Look at this'. There's an office room and this beautiful bookcase - he reached under and he clicked something and all of a sudden, the bookcase opened."

He continued: "I was like, 'No! You built a ******* Batcave?' And he was like, 'No, I built a Batcave entrance!' When you went in behind the bookcase, it was a panic room."

The director said that Ben, who previously portrayed superhero Daredevil in the 2003 film, was the ideal actor to portray Batman in the Man Of Steel sequel because of his passion for the comic-book character.

The director - who wrote the Batman: Cacophony and Widening Gyre books for DC Comics - added: "This dude has loved Batman going as far back as I can remember....He'll honour the character. I honestly think the dude's a great actor, it makes absolute sense."


https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/...mith-affleck-built-fake-batcave-29533803.html

They are waiting for Ben to stop playing To be or Not to be [in the Batman]. He's almost done with plucking out the leaves from the dart.

I love him as Batman and I don't want him to go but I wish we'd hear one way or the other.

 

[Slick]

This may have been brought up before but do you guys see the DCEU or mainly MOS as a spiritual successor to TDKT. I mean Zack Snyder said their in the legacy of those films. Now I’m not saying the DCEU films lived up to the legacy of those films or not. That’s up to you guys to decide.

 

[Kirk Langstrom]

This is why, If you want to make a shared universe, you need someone at the top like Feige in charge.

I cannot fathom why anyone thought that having an old, veteran Batman was a good idea for a character that surely, you want for a new Batman trilogy and JL trilogy.

It just shuts the door on so many potential stories. Imagine if Thor had started off as King Thor in the first movie. Eye missing,Mjolnir already destroyed.

Start Batman at his most simple and basic. Then you have so much more leeway.

Totally agree

 

[Iceman]

Maybe he saw what was happening over at Marvel and wanted to be part of something similar.

Like Daredevil? t:

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Like Daredevil? t:

Yeah, except for being part of movies instead of TV.

 

[TheVileOne]

Maybe he saw what was happening over at Marvel and wanted to be part of something similar.

I think based on what else I read here, it's a deep childhood love for Batman, and he probably really thought he could pull it off this time.

 

[flickchick85]

Yeah, remember Affleck used to be really good buddies with Kevin Smith and they had some shared interests, one of which I'm pretty sure was comics/superheroes. Back during his Daredevil days, I remember thinking Affleck seemed to be a genuine longtime fan of the source material and Frank Miller in particular, and was really into the darker comics, which meant he was also likely a huge Batfan. I'm guessing he said yes to being Batman because honestly, what fanboy could resist? And he figured CBM's had come a long way since DD so the chances of it working out were much better.

 

[Mandon Knight]

Yeah, remember Affleck used to be really good buddies with Kevin Smith and they had some shared interests, one of which I'm pretty sure was comics/superheroes. Back during his Daredevil days, I remember thinking Affleck seemed to be a genuine longtime fan of the source material and Frank Miller in particular, and was really into the darker comics, which meant he was also likely a huge Batfan. I'm guessing he said yes to being Batman because honestly, what fanboy could resist? And he figured CBM's had come a long way since DD so the chances of it working out were much better.

I think also he felt seriously 'burnt' by how DD turned out when handled by the studio so wanted in on Batman for another go at a CBM. Oh the irony !!

 

[FunkMiller]

I think based on what else I read here, it's a deep childhood love for Batman, and he probably really thought he could pull it off this time.

And under a different director, with a better script and story, he probably would have.

 

[FunkMiller]

Credit to Baela Targaryen for initially posting this...

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The description of the video from DC_Cinematic

It's actually a pretty interesting video. They interviewed Richard Rushfield of "The Ankler" who's an insider apparently.

He basically says that WB is in a flux with the AT&T deal on the horizon and they are all nervous cause the new bosses are likely to clean house when they take over. Also the prospect of the deal falling apart will lead to another new buyer.

Also, all the leaks that we are seeing are because people are unsure about their future and feel unappreciated plus the shoots haven't been pleasant.

He says that Affleck is more than likely not starring in Reeves's Batman.

Also that there are two factions in the DC camp, one that wants the shared universe and the other who doesn't.

He believes that The Batman is far off. If also says that the shared universe really depends on the next few movies.

BUT everything is subject to change depending on the AT&T deal and whether it goes through or not.

So basically WB is just as lost as we are.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinemat...cussion_the_state_of_the_dceu_screen_junkies/

An important video, because it discusses the central issue around the continuation DCEU (or otherwise).

The ongoing AT&T merger problems are by far and away the most important aspect of what may or may not happen. If anyone thinks they know what’s going to happen with the DCEU, they’re kidding themselves, because of this. The DCEU could continue, but it could end very, very abruptly if DC is sold.

 

[Flash525]

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The description of the video from DC_Cinematic

It's actually a pretty interesting video. They interviewed Richard Rushfield of "The Ankler" who's an insider apparently.

He basically says that WB is in a flux with the AT&T deal on the horizon and they are all nervous cause the new bosses are likely to clean house when they take over. Also the prospect of the deal falling apart will lead to another new buyer.

Also, all the leaks that we are seeing are because people are unsure about their future and feel unappreciated plus the shoots haven't been pleasant.

He says that Affleck is more than likely not starring in Reeves's Batman.

Also that there are two factions in the DC camp, one that wants the shared universe and the other who doesn't.

He believes that The Batman is far off. If also says that the shared universe really depends on the next few movies.

BUT everything is subject to change depending on the AT&T deal and whether it goes through or not.

So basically WB is just as lost as we are.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinemat...cussion_the_state_of_the_dceu_screen_junkies/

It would be good if they could get the shared universe, but it needs to be done right. Whether we like, or dislike the current DCEU, I think everyone can agree that it's been rushed with no clarity as to where they (WB/DC) want to go.

I feel like, if done correctly, a shared universe opens up a lot of doors, whereas solo films; you'll get a trilogy or something, then move onto the next hero, or yet another reboot. I'd rather not have that personally; I'd like to explore other DC characters; we've had incarnations of Batman, Superman, Joker, Catwoman - I'd like to see what other characters like Aquaman & Wonder Woman can offer up in the long-term, but I also don't think a shared universe should exclude the main players like Batman & Superman.

In hindsight, maybe the big players, at least those two, should simply be kept for the JL films?

 

[Flint Marko]

It would be good if they could get the shared universe, but it needs to be done right. Whether we like, or dislike the current DCEU, I think everyone can agree that it's been rushed with no clarity as to where they (WB/DC) want to go.

You'd be surprised how many wouldn't agree. Some people around here have been, for years now, insisting upon the existence of some mysterious "plan" that WB has had.

 

[STARMAN]

After MOS this was a train wreck many saw coming. Except apparently WB.

 

[mclay18]

*looks at A Quiet Place's opening weekend*

I think John Krasinski may be getting some big offers to direct a comic book film now.

And since Love, Simon did well for Fox, maybe Greg Berlanti will direct Booster Gold for the studio. (Especially since his DC TV shows are well-received.)

 

[STARMAN]

Other than Matt Reeves WB has a tendency to draw from within their own talent pool. Gary Ross is directing Ocean's 8 for WB. He was once supposed to be involved with the Spider-Man universe long ago. He has some experiencing directing a franchise film in the Hunger Games. If WB feels good internally about Ocean's 8 I wouldn't be surprised if they look at him.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

I thought WB had a good plan laid out, I was unfortunately wrong.

 

[mclay18]

Other than Matt Reeves WB has a tendency to draw from within their own talent pool. Gary Ross is directing Ocean's 8 for WB. He was once supposed to be involved with the Spider-Man universe long ago. He has some experiencing directing a franchise film in the Hunger Games. If WB feels good internally about Ocean's 8 I wouldn't be surprised if they look at him.

It ultimately depends. Patty Jenkins hadn't directed anything for WB prior to landing Wonder Woman (unless you count the "Entourage" episodes she directed in 2006).

IDK about Gary Ross. I don't know if he wants to do a big budget comic book film considering he's written drafts for Spider-man 4 and Venom (and they were scrapped). He probably wants to stick with mid-budget films unless he can guarantee enough creative control.

Juan Antonio Bayona is also on the market. He's not directing Jurassic World 3, but JW:FK will open some doors for him.

 

[The_Manhunter]

I'm still sort of mystified why Affleck took this role. I mean after years and years, his career had finally recovered. Affleck was seen as this legitimate director and filmmaker now. He said he would never take a role like Daredevil ever again. And then this. Affleck was at a point in his career where he really didn't need to do things like Batman anymore.

Because he liked Zack's take on the character. I think it's really that simple.

 

[MbJ]

The writer of Bumblebee is penning Batgirl.