Ben Affleck Drops Out as ‘The Batman’ Director
Ben Affleck introduced Monday night time that he wouldn’t function director on the upcoming Batman standalone movie The Batman with a purpose to deal with his efficiency because the Dark Knight within the blockbuster.
“There are sure characters who maintain a particular place within the hearts of hundreds of thousands,” Affleck mentioned in a press release (via The Hollywood Reporter). “Performing this position calls for focus, ardour and the perfect efficiency I can provide. It has turn out to be clear that I can not do each jobs to the extent they require.”
Affleck first portrayed Batman in 2016’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, taking up the Bruce Wayne position from Christian Bale. Affleck’s Batman additionally appeared briefly in Suicide Squad and can reprise the position in the upcoming Justice League movies.
In April 2016, Warner Bros. announced that Affleck would star in and direct the primary standalone Batman movie since 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. However, in current months, Affleck hinted that he was apprehensive about helming The Batman, citing issues in regards to the script.
“Together with the studio, I’ve determined to discover a companion in a director who will collaborate with me on this huge movie,” Affleck mentioned in Monday’s assertion. “I’m nonetheless on this, and we’re making it, however we’re at the moment searching for a director. I stay extraordinarily dedicated to this mission, and sit up for bringing this to life for followers all over the world.”
Warner Bros. added, “Warner Bros. totally helps Ben Affleck’s choice and stays dedicated to working with him to deliver a standalone Batman image to life.”
No launch date for the movie has been introduced, however the blockbuster’s villain was revealed to be Deathstroke, performed by Joe Manganiello.
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