Ben Affleck To Team With DC’s Geoff Johns On Standalone ‘Batman’ Film - Part 3

[2kt09]

Why do you say that script could be "god awful" ?

Because Everybody Hates...

Terrio

 

[Micromind]

Because Everybody Hates...

Terrio

I think Terrio is great. t:

 

[2kt09]

I think Terrio is great. t:

Matt Reeves, Chris Terrio, Geoff Johns, Ben Affleck
sounds wonderful!

 

[shauner111]

If there was a choice between Matt Reeves and Affleck from the very start, Matt Reeves got my pick. He's really good with a large scope blockbusters while focusing on character. Reeves would be like a more palatable, warmer version of Nolan.

This is a great step-up just like Patty Jenkins replacing MacLaren. Now I need someone else to direct Superman. I give David Ayer a pass because of the rushed and sloppy script. He's still better than Snyder because there were great character moments in Suicide Squad.

I personally wouldn't call Jenkins a step up from MacLaren.

And why would you give Ayer a pass for the sloppy script? He wrote the thing!

 

[batman44]

Can't be mad at Matt Reeves directing The Batman.

 

[Micromind]

I personally wouldn't call Jenkins a step up from MacLaren.

And why would you give Ayer a pass for the sloppy script? He wrote the thing!

Ayer himself admitted as much.

 

[shauner111]

I'm not that excited but I think Matt Reeves is a solid choice.

Why do you say that script could be "god awful" ?

Because I don't buy that it's good or that they suddenly turned in a new one that everyone is happy with (suspiciously days after s**t hit the fan about a page one rewrite). Terrio, Johns and Affleck working on a script for DC, gives me zero confidence.

If they do a page one rewrite, and get Terrio out of there, I'll be more confident.

 

[Boom]

Kroll was right about everything else this far. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt with the script.

 

[shauner111]

Well even if I did , he said it himself that they're just happy with the script. Well, and so is every film before they start shooting lol.

 

[BatLobster]

Reeves seems like the right guy for the job, so I'm on board with the choice assuming everything does go through here.

It was always going to be tricky to get another auteur to come in and work within the confines of the DCEU, but Reeves is good balance in that he's someone who has experience stepping into an established franchise with POTA and bringing quality to it while still having it feel connected to what came before.

If the new Apes movie ends up being great, that'll be a nice, much-needed extra boost for this project. Part of me still will probably always be curious what Affleck's version of the movie would've been, and how he would've approached a movie of this size. But Reeves is about as qualified as any blockbuster director you could find today, so let's just hope they can cook up a good script.

 

[shauner111]

I wouldn't call him an auteur either.

 

[BatLobster]

I wouldn't call him an auteur either.

He's not, that's my point. They weren't going to get one, but Reeves is a balance of somebody who has a track record of quality and someone who can play ball with the studio. You wouldn't know from watching all his movies that they were done by the same guy, so he's not that type of director. Probably more of a chameleon.

 

[FeedOnATreeFrog]

Reeves is an upgrade from Affleck imo.

I'm curious which other directors people wanted for this (who's available).

 

[2kt09]

I'm curious which other directors people wanted for this (who's available).

Us on the hype? (Gareth Evans, Denis Villeneuve, Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, Gavin O'Conner, Rian Johnson...Zack Snyder)

Or who WB supposedly had in the pipeline? (Ridley Scott, Fede Alavarez)

 

[DeadStroke]

I personally wouldn't call Jenkins a step up from MacLaren.

And why would you give Ayer a pass for the sloppy script? He wrote the thing!

Extended cut is slightly better, but yea even Ayer admitted that script was sloppy.

I'll give Marvel credit for having there scripts done a year in advance.

DC needs a strong writer's room for their films. Ayer had no business writing that movie by himself. Although I do think Bar scene is a good indication of good Ayer.

Not going to forget its the dude that wrote Training Day. Comic book films just aren't his wheelhouse.

 

[Doctor Jones]

If Reeves directs, then I'm on board. Reeves has the potential to be the best Batman director. I do think that. Just WB needs to stay the **** out of his way and if they do, this could turn out well.

The first DC film I could be optimistic about. About ****ing time.

 

[Greenlite]

Awesome news!

Just to point out that THR reported "several sources say, however, that the script may undergo a significant overhaul"
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/he...es-talks-ben-affleck-departs-as-helmer-972900

So Mark Hughes reported the same thing as THR prior to the THR article, and the president and lead actor been happy with the current script, and new director doing a script overhaul, does not contradict.

The interesting question would be, suggested by another blogger, if Ben has one more picture left, and Reeves signs for a "franchise" (reported by Deadline), deos Ben wants to extend the contract, or do they start fresh with a new director, vision and lead? If they announce a new actor replacing Ben next year, I don't expect a backlash, but a more positive if the new actor is an inspired choice and a top actor. I always thought it'd be less of a blow if they announced "Matt Reeves replaces Affleck as director" initially, but we got this within 1-2 weeks, and the narrative is positive now, so that's good.

 

[Wheels]

Matt Reeves, Chris Terrio, Geoff Johns, Ben Affleck
sounds wonderful!

Johns and Batman.......Hahahaha. Anyway, the others seem fine.

 

[Greenlite]

I think Patty and Zack are already protected from editing meddling noe since Greg Silverman departed, we will see when the films come out and see what critics say about editing, but I don't think meddling would be an issue now with Toby Emmerich in charge, we will see.

But I think once Ben passes the directing duty, it is Matt Reeves' movie now, so Ben has no right to force Matt to make "Ben's movie" and I don't think Ben would be that unprofessional anyway, if he stays. Some people suggested WB need to give directors free reign and 250M budget to get a visionary director to do this thing, well, here it is. If WB meddles, he walks, which would basically end the project, and I am sure Matt or his agent would be smart enough to put that under his contract - no meddling, it is business after all and you've got to protect yourself, unless you're Ayer or Snyder, they do not have the same credentials and clout as someone with 3-4 critically acclaimed films on his resume.

IMHO

 

[KillerWolf]

Johns and Batman.......Hahahaha. Anyway, the others seem fine.

I second this sentiment. Was actually just thinking how much I hope for complete rewrite if Johns wrote the initial script.

 

[Mad Love]

I personally wouldn't call Jenkins a step up from MacLaren.

And why would you give Ayer a pass for the sloppy script? He wrote the thing!

Because he had to write it in 6 weeks and its his first shot.

 

[Greenlite]

Because he had to write it in 6 weeks and its his first shot.

Yup, i remember the SS forum were pretty unhappy WB gave him 6 wks to write the script.

 

[shauner111]

Because he had to write it in 6 weeks and its his first shot.

If one doesn't get it right the first time, they shouldn't have another shot.

Extended cut is slightly better, but yea even Ayer admitted that script was sloppy.

I'll give Marvel credit for having there scripts done a year in advance.

DC needs a strong writer's room for their films. Ayer had no business writing that movie by himself. Although I do think Bar scene is a good indication of good Ayer.

Not going to forget its the dude that wrote Training Day. Comic book films just aren't his wheelhouse.

I agree with all of that except, i thought the extended cut was worse.

 

[Greenlite]

Quite amused at Ridley Scott ending up in the final list of 3, would love to know the reason they didn't pick him, it's like saying no to, Ridley Scott?

Would love to see Scott taking on other DCEU projects, since they've hooked up, but his political/social commentary style might not sit well with the current trend and what critics want from a superhero film, maybe outside Batman. Visually he'd be great, GLC?

 

[OutOfBoose]

It certainly can be good news. We will see how it unfolds. There's a good chance Reeves will depart due to "creative differences".