Ben Affleck To Team With DC’s Geoff Johns On Standalone ‘Batman’ Film - Part 4

[Angel0fDeath]

"But but but everyone is ignoring the fact that Ben Affleck isn't named in the press release"

- Campea tomorrow

Tomorrow ? It's already happening on twitter. And it's coming from a bunch of "journalists". Matt Reeves confirmed to direct and produce The Batman but NO-NO, that's not important - Ben Affleck wasn't mentioned in the damn press release! People who want the DC to end were gloating a week ago when it was reported that it might not happen. Now, they're ********. Good.

 

[Broseph44]

Very relieved Reeves is still on. I think this could be very awesome with him involved, let him do as he pleases.

 

[LoganGambit87]

"But but but everyone is ignoring the fact that Ben Affleck isn't named in the press release"

- Campea tomorrow

did'nt take long for collider
https://***********/Collider/status/834853987992084480

 

[idiot09]

I think he's better equipped for producing a tentpole than Ben is. Ben is great at smaller indie fare. Batman is a POTA sized behemoth.

I was gutted Ben dropped out. But retrospectively, it made sense. He is great at those small budgeted indie-dramas. LBN which was a bit more grander in scale, didnt fare so well. Making a $150M huge tentpole, a LOT of work and responsibility goes into it. Add that to the fact he is a lead as well with the hot and heavy suit, its just too much. Now that he can share the responsibility with Reeves, who is a great director and writer, who has experience with these big budgeted movies, and has a fresh set of eyes on the whole thing, I have total faith in Ben, Reeves and Johns knocking it out of the park. Cant wait for casting and release/shooting date announcements now.

 

[Boom]

I'm so over the Affleck situation at this point. Whether he stays or leaves, I truly couldn't care less anymore. It's a non-issue.

 

[BlueLanternKal]

I was gutted Ben dropped out. But retrospectively, it made sense. He is great at those small budgeted indie-dramas. LBN which was a bit more grander in scale, didnt fare so well. Making a $150M huge tentpole, a LOT of work and responsibility goes into it. Add that to the fact he is a lead as well with the hot and heavy suit, its just too much. Now that he can share the responsibility with Reeves, who is a great director and writer, who has experience with these big budgeted movies, and has a fresh set of eyes on the whole thing, I have total faith in Ben, Reeves and Johns knocking it out of the park. Cant wait for casting and release/shooting date announcements now.

Three great minds at work my friend. It's all checks and balances. Ben brings the brains, Reeves the heart, and Johns makes sure it's all Kosher.

 

[Broseph44]

did'nt take long for collider
https://***********/Collider/status/834853987992084480

This type of **** is literally dumb as hell and just stupid click bait at this point.

 

[brandeezy89]

https://***********/ErikDavis/status/834851893859975168

Ben is still attached

 

[idiot09]

https://***********/ErikDavis/status/834851893859975168

Ben is still attached

There we go

I make nothing of it really, he gets to have a creative voice among the many other producers which include Ben, Darksnyd, and whoever else. Just hope he gets to do what he wants and isn't strong armed by the studio in any way. Maybe Ben can assist him with that.

Best nickname ever

 

[green]

Reeves is a solid choice, glad it's working out.
Affleck could stay or go. I've enjoyed what we've gotten from him and looking forward to Justice League but he can be replaced without too much problem I think.
The character of Batman has survived several different actors taking on the role and still survived, it'll survive this.
I just want a fantastic Batman movie that doesn't strip out the meta/otherwordly/supernatural elements of the comics and takes it self seriously.

 

[brandeezy89]

Frosty from Collider is such a...

"I've heard a lot of what's going on at WB and this only adds fuel to the fire"

Shut up dude, him and his stupid spin site

The press release didn't mention any producers, writers, or actors either so i don't know what people are talking about

 

[Broseph44]

Frosty from Collider is such a...

"I've heard a lot of what's going on at WB and this only adds fuel to the fire"

Shut up dude, him and his stupid spin site

What fuel is he talking about? They just confirmed Ben is still attached.

 

[Boom]

https://***********/ErikDavis/status/834851893859975168

Ben is still attached

 

[thebatfan5194]

At this point I'm so sick of hearing about Ben staying or leaving that I feel like it would be better for everyone if they just ripped the bandaid off and have him announce that he's done with the role after JL. Maybe with a fresh creative team on board, (I assume there will be rumors/an announcement soon that Matt Reeves and his team are retooling the script), it's possible the best thing is to just start with a clean slate. Recast the role and move forward. I love Ben Affleck but I just want a definitive answer.

 

[Greenlite]

http://screenrant.com/the-batman-matt-reeves-official-direct/

t:t:t:

 

[Boom]

At this point I'm so sick of hearing about Ben staying or leaving that I feel like it would be better for everyone if they just ripped the bandaid off and have him announce that he's done with the role after JL. Maybe with a fresh creative team on board, (I assume there will be rumors/an announcement soon that Matt Reeves and his team are retooling the script), it's possible the best thing is to just start with a clean slate. Recast the role and move forward. I love Ben Affleck but I just want a definitive answer.

Pretty much.

I'd almost be relieved if he left at this point.

 

[Slick]

This is very good news.

 

[BlueLanternKal]

Ben isn't leaving folks. He doesn't have to carry the IP and the DCEU on his back anymore which is what he wanted.

 

[thebatfan5194]

Pretty much.

I'd almost be relieved if he left at this point.

Yeah it sucks because I think he's a great choice to play Batman (just rewatched BvS:UE and it rekindled my excitement to see him as the character again). The lack of a definitive answer is just frustrating as a fan. I guess it's my fault to be buying into rumors set forth by someone who claims he's NOT a journalist, but I digress.

 

[shauner111]

Now everyone on this forum and Twitter acting like everything is fine cuz Reeves signed on.

Give me a break. The script is probably trash at this point. Reeves and co need to rework the script all year before shooting so let's hope they can make it better, with Reeves getting more control. But I'm not going to be excited for this film until I see footage, hear about the characters and hear from a legit source that Affleck is staying (sorry but I don't know who that was on Twitter who said WB confirmed Ben's involvement).

 

[thebatfan5194]

Ben isn't leaving folks. He doesn't have to carry the IP and the DCEU on his back anymore which is what he wanted.

I'm like 60/40 on him staying, but I don't want it to end up that he leaves after one Batman movie and then they recast mid-trilogy.

 

[thebatfan5194]

Now everyone on this forum and Twitter acting like everything is fine cuz Reeves signed on.

Give me a break. The script is probably trash at this point. Reeves and co need to rework the script all year before shooting so let's hope they can make it better, with Reeves getting more control. But I'm not going to be excited for this film until I see footage, hear about the characters and hear from a legit source that Affleck is staying (sorry but I don't know who that was on Twitter who said WB confirmed Ben's involvement).

THR said Matt Reeves also is a producer on the project too, so I'm pretty sure the negotiations had to do with both pay AND creative control... Also FYI the guy who said Affleck is still attached was the editor of Fandango's news site. So he probably wouldn't ******** that.

 

[Boom]

Now everyone on this forum and Twitter acting like everything is fine cuz Reeves signed on.

Give me a break. The script is probably trash at this point. Reeves and co need to rework the script all year before shooting so let's hope they can make it better, with Reeves getting more control. But I'm not going to be excited for this film until I see footage, hear about the characters and hear from a legit source that Affleck is staying (sorry but I don't know who that was on Twitter who said WB confirmed Ben's involvement).

Okay then.

 

[Doctor Jones]

If Affleck leaves then that's really it. I don't see how this wouldn't be a big deal. You get your biggest star as Batman to leave from your cinematic universe. It's self explanatory. This isn't Terrence Howard or Edward Norton, this is Ben Affleck as Batman.

I don't think he'll leave, especially now with Reeves who hopefully can cook something up to at least put a smile on Affleck's recent sad looking face.

 

[Zero_Effect]

https://***********/ErikDavis/status/834851893859975168

Ben is still attached

They wouldn't say right now if he wasn't.