Ben Affleck IS Bruce Wayne/Batman - Part 1

[Greenlite]

Lol this empire herald site was the only one that vaguely reported that Scott was taking over, that's not a bad scoop attempt. And just found out he trashed CBM last month,that might be the time when WB was in talks with him! And Ben's stepping down and said the opposite things at the same time, Hollywood integrity...

 

[FunkMiller]

In what way (particular to a Batman film) does Affleck seem better than someone like Reeves?

Not sure why people are thinking this. If anything, I'd argue it's the other way around.

Reeves is far more technically competent than Affleck when it comes to CG - and any Batman movie made in this universe will have a lot of CG.

Reeves has experience of bringing three dimensional CG characters to life - surely something that may well be important if The Batman features any of the more outlandish members of the rogues gallery. I cared more for, and was more invested in Caesar than I have been any character in any DCEU movie so far, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that way.

Affleck has no real experience of genre world building. Reeves does, and he does it very, very well in Dawn Apes.

In terms of who is more suited to directing a tentpole movie, set in a fantasy universe, that features CG sets and potential CG characters, Reeves blows Affleck out of the water when you compare their filmographies.

 

[Superchan]

lol When some folks said why would any legit director be interested in taking over Batman, I was like u serious? All you gotta do is go down the list of all the directors of the films and the past attached ones. Hell, Sir Ridley Scott made the goddamn short list after bashing cbms, dont let the bad WB news murk yo minds. Batman is a very, very interesting character for Great directors out there.

Aronofsky attached at one point too.

Batfleck
Burton
Schumacker
Nolan

Character always attracts good talent, regardless of finish product.

LOL at how you listed Schumacker and Burton as 'great' directors! It's true they've done good work in the past but to call either of 'em great is reaching even for a batman fanboy.

Hell, if Fincher ever directs a cbm, it will be a goddamn Batman film, believe that isssh. Also, there is no doubt in my mind, if skwad had been good, Ayer would be a shoe in, he also put his name in the hat very early on.

Keep dreaming fanboy, Fincher knows better than to touch the s**t fest that is DCEU with your boy batfleck being it's poster boy.

Superman fans can have Mcg, i suppose.

LOL he wouldn't be that much worse than Snyder. But you're right cos aside from Matt Vaughn, JJ Abrahams, Ayer, Bayona and even Aronofsky no director showed interest in superman!

 

[Trevor]

Nobody showing any interest in making a Superman movie. What does it say about the character? I remember George Miller calling Superman a very boring character last year and that the only way to make him interesting and relatable was by showing the potentiality of his evil side. Even Christopher Nolan, to make him relatable, pitched the idea of putting him in a dark and gritty world.

To be honest, watching a Superman movie itself is a very boring idea to me. Not just in my case, but even GA wouldn't want to go see it unless there's something drastically new and unexplored about him and his mythology, which is what we have been getting lately. It turned me into a fan and I'm currently finding it much more interesting than any other thing in comic book world.

Now that they are returning to the old style, I think Superman may become boring again, but I think the much needed change did really help his image after all in a very positive way in almost every department. However, I think they will have to do it every 5-10 years from now to boost his image further and keep him relevant in the masses.

That's what I think.

 

[Micromind]

It's possible WB is already sick of releasing director cuts to try and resolve issues with theatrical cuts.

 

[Arachnerd]

Nobody showing any interest in making a Superman movie. What does it say about the character? I remember George Miller calling Superman a very boring character last year and that the only way to make him interesting and relatable was by showing the potentiality of his evil side. Even Christopher Nolan, to make him relatable, pitched the idea of putting him in a dark and gritty world.

To be honest, watching a Superman movie itself is a very boring idea to me. Not just in my case, but even GA wouldn't want to go see it unless there's something drastically new and unexplored about him and his mythology, which is what we have been getting lately. It turned me into a fan and I'm currently finding him much more interesting than any other character in comic book world.

Now that they are returning to the old style, I think Superman may become boring again, but I think the much needed change did really help his image after all in a very positive way in almost every department. However, I think they will have to do it again after 5-8 years to boost his image further and make him relevant again in the masses.

That's what I think.

...where do I begin with your post.

One, you're posting about Superman in the Batman thread.

Second, at least one director has shown interest in directing a Superman flick recently. J.A. Bayona. Same guy who directed the recently acclaimed A Monster Calls. There have also been a few directors (notably Tim Burton and J.J. Abrams) who tried to make a Superman movie in the past.

Third, the arc Superman has had in the DCEU, while understandibly putting off a good portion of the fanbase, is getting him to the point where he does finally become that symbol of hope both his parents wanted him to be. That is, imo, an interesting progression.

Fourth, why are you talking a character that does not interest you whatsoever? I never understand why people do this.

 

[Micromind]

This is "Ben Affleck IS Bruce Wayne/Batman" thread.

I think we will have to wait till JL is released to get any news on Superman's sequel.
I'm sure they intend to make another Superman movie soon.

 

[Superchan]

Nobody showing any interest in making a Superman movie. What does it say about the character? I remember George Miller calling Superman a very boring character last year and that the only way to make him interesting and relatable was by showing the potentiality of his evil side. Even Christopher Nolan, to make him relatable, pitched the idea of putting him in a dark and gritty world.

To be honest, watching a Superman movie itself is a very boring idea to me. Not just in my case, but even GA wouldn't want to go see it unless there's something drastically new and unexplored about him and his mythology, which is what we have been getting lately. It turned me into a fan and I'm currently finding him much more interesting than any other character in comic book world.

Now that they are returning to the old style, I think Superman may become boring again, but I think the much needed change did really help his image after all in a very positive way in almost every department. However, I think they will have to do it again after 5-8 years to boost his image further and make him relevant again in the masses.

That's what I think.

You need to rethink that statement, JJ Abrahams, Matt Vaughn, JM Bayona, Aranofsky and Ayer all expressed interest in handling the character at different points.

And the general audience showed massive interest in a superman movie when it opened at 130 mill plus back in june 2013, the film then underperformed when the audience found it to be some crappy, emo reimagining of superman and decided not to come back.

As for George miller, well he said that superman is a "potentially" boring character and even if he said superman IS boring then who cares really.

his is "Ben Affleck IS Bruce Wayne/Batman" thread,

You're absolutely right, consider this part of the conversation over.

 

[Trevor]

Third, the arc Superman has had in the DCEU, while understandibly putting off a good portion of the fanbase, is getting him to the point where he does finally become that symbol of hope both his parents wanted him to be. That is, imo, an interesting progression.

Which I completely agree with. Regarding my interest in the character, you'll find the answer in the very post you've quoted.

Apologies for posting it in an unrelated topic.

 

[Tra-El]

The Batman got Matt Reeves. He's attached to directing.

EDIT: I know I'm late, lmao. Wasn't around when the announcement happened and just started seeing it pop up around the net making my internet rounds.

 

[Loden Greatstorm]

No let's see in Ben actually stars in "The Batman".

 

[KillerWolf]

What?

 

[Arachnerd]

Vision thinks Affleck dropping out of the Batman role is a possibility.

 

[KillerWolf]

Ah, I see...

Vision,

 

[Black Narcissus]

Someone please chop a Reeves jesus like face on the left or based Snyder, which ever works.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

Vision thinks Affleck dropping out of the Batman role is a possibility.

Anything can happen, but I don't see why Ben would drop out now. Having already stepped down from the director's chair, he's been relieved of much of the responsibility—and thereby pressure—that comes along with helming a film as high-profile as The Batman. Now, he can concentrate solely on the requirements of the actual performance.

If last Sunday's game and his boy Brady didn't inspire him to press on even in the face of overwhelming odds, I don't know what will.

 

[MydnightPhoenix]

I haven't seen it officially been said that this Matt guy is directing.

 

[Arachnerd]

It's only been confirmed that he's in talks to direct.

 

[BH/HHH]

Variety are reporting he's agreed to take the job so I think it's a case of him signing in the dotted line.

 

[MydnightPhoenix]

Then why are people acting like ita official. Stop counting your ducks guys! Because when they name someone else you'll be pissed.

 

[Da-Scribe]

I've never known a major trade to report on something like this without it panning out.

 

[FunkMiller]

Anything can happen, but I don't see why Ben would drop out now. Having already stepped down from the director's chair, he's been relieved of much of the responsibility—and thereby pressure—that comes along with helming a film as high-profile as The Batman. Now, he can concentrate solely on the requirements of the actual performance.

If last Sunday's game and his boy Brady didn't inspire him to press on even in the face of overwhelming odds, I don't know what will.

I'd suggest that regardless of who's lined up to direct, Affleck is wisely holding fire until he sees how WW is received, and maybe JL as well. The Batman would not start production this year now anyway, by all accounts.

 

[batfreakforever]

Affleck is not worried like people think he is. He will do his very best. Thats why he isnt directing the film anymore. He will always make the Batman no matter the out come of the other films.
The Batman is a dream project for him and he will not bale on it.
People are so quick to put words into his mouth.

 

[Da-Scribe]

I'd suggest that regardless of who's lined up to direct, Affleck is wisely holding fire until he sees how WW is received, and maybe JL as well. The Batman would not start production this year now anyway, by all accounts.

Based on?

 

[BlueLanternKal]

People trying to poke holes saying that Reeves is WB's ***** or Affleck is leaving aren't thinking clearly.

The dude is doing it for 2 reasons. $$ and his son. He's not going to say no to either because some pbus on the interwebs got nothing better to do than be miserable.