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The only good that can come of this is that Ben replaces Snyder behind the camera.
Snyder is cinema Kryptonite (pun very much intended).
Snyder is cinema Kryptonite (pun very much intended).
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The only good that can come of this is that Ben replaces Snyder behind the camera.
Snyder is cinema Kryptonite (pun very much intended).
Why Ben Affleck Said Yes To BATMAN; Has Also Been Signed Up For "Multiple" Other Movies
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the process began earlier this year when director Zack Snyder had finished working on Man of Steel with producer Christopher Nolan. Snyder and the studio already had ideas for a follow-up, and Snyder reached out to Affleck to check the star's interest.
It's unclear when these talks began. Multiple sources say the studio approached Josh Brolin, as well as other actors. Ryan Gosling was also a possibility, but the actor dislikes the idea of sequels.
But Affleck was curious, and initial talks focusing on story and character began. Once Affleck was satisfied, WME's Patrick Whitesell and Ziffren Brittenham's Sam Fischer began negotiating his role in the Superman sequel. Sources say that Affleck has been signed for multiple other movies. The talks were so secretive that many Warner execs and most WME agents remained unaware of their existence.
On one level, Affleck’s return to superheroes seems bewildering. The Oscar-winning co-writer of Good Will Hunting drew scorn after donning the red suit for Daredevil, and later agreed it wasn't his best work. After he'd recovered and turned in a bravura performance directing and starring in The Town, Fox offered him the chance to direct and star in a Daredevil reboot -- but Affleck turned it down.
More recently, Nolan offered Affleck the chance to direct Man of Steel. Affleck declined, seemingly because of a desire not to return to the world of capes -- despite being an avowed comic book fan.
Because since it’s considered a sequel to Man of Steel and not a Batman movie, any potential underperformance issues won't ultimately land on his shoulders.
The deal also potentially lines Affleck up to star in and direct Warner Bros.' answer to The Avengers: The eventual Justice League movie.
Just say you didn't understand it and that's it. You're entitled to your opinion even though it's wrong.No. I was one of those who went to see inception because I expected better from Nolan. It was a garbage movie with no real substance that relied on a stupid audience to just take their garbage explanations about the films plot/environment for what it was.
Thank you. Wasn't hard to understand at all. Like I said earlier. It relies on the audience members being stupid.The movie wasn't that difficult to understand. You just had to keep track of the number of layers when you were watching it in the theater. Hell, the concept is really close to that story that the Duck Tales cartoon did. I'm sure some of the kids were able to keep up.
Funny, I don't know anyone that's happy with the news about Mr. Affleck.
do you blame them?
THIS! Cannot believe I payed to see this movie in theaters.:xFunny, I don't know anyone that's happy with the news about Mr. Affleck.
do you blame them?
crazy, daredevil is one of da best heroes in marvel...^I saw it on cable. Dare Devil was never a hero I liked.
Kevin ConroyKevin Conroy
People realize that guy has never actually been Batman, correct? He's a voice, nothing more.
I frickin loved James Earl Jones as Darth Vader.
I'm not understanding today's need for people to rip Jackman, rip Nolan, rip Bale, pretty soon we'll all be ripping RDJ, ripping Ed Norton, ripping Weedon, ripping Daniel Day Lewis, Tarantino, Leonardo Di Caprio, what the **** with some of you guys?
I like Bale as an actor, but he's not exactly Heath Ledger.
Kevin ConroyKevin Conroy
People realize that guy has never actually been Batman, correct? He's a voice, nothing more.
I frickin loved James Earl Jones as Darth Vader.
I'm not understanding today's need for people to rip Jackman, rip Nolan, rip Bale, pretty soon we'll all be ripping RDJ, ripping Ed Norton, ripping Weedon, ripping Daniel Day Lewis, Tarantino, Leonardo Di Caprio, what the **** with some of you guys?
I get what he's saying though. You think of batman you hear Kevin Conroys voice .
i've said it once and i will say it again. BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES IS THE GREATEST ADAPTION OF BATMAN EVER. that is right, i just used caps. however, btas is a cartoon. its tough to compare a cartoon to an actual movie.Personal preference. The Animated Series was bigger in shaping Batman than any movie could. I'm on record as saying I don't like Nolan's interpretation. Mask of the Phantasm is the superior piece.
Personal preference. The Animated Series was bigger in shaping Batman than any movie could. I'm on record as saying I don't like Nolan's interpretation. Mask of the Phantasm is the superior piece.