And remember... in Hollywoodland, he was George Reeves, so he was TECHNICALLY Superman. I remember there was a big fuss from WB about the Superman costume being used, and they filmed it without the S shield.., and added it digitally when WB ok'd it.
In just shocked he accepted. I'm betting they made one hell of a deal with him. Probably offered the keys to the kingdom to make all the pet projects he wants for many years.
I am sure he is going to be good, but I wish they cast an unknown. It will be a little strange watching him stand next to a smaller actor. The Marvel films have done a good job making stars for the most part.
Thanks to Affleck the entire news world is covering the project and providing the publicity long before a single scene is shot. It will be another movie spectacle amongst movie spectacles. We are being crammed for sure....
Good to know that Affleck will have the time and cash to make more awesome movies of his own though. He's a great director and producer and a decent actor if the material suits him.
I'm not convinced. He's one hell of a director. Not so much in acting department. Saying that, his recent rolls have been a lot better then his Pearl Harbor era, so I'll give him a chance. He's got a hard act to follow though.
As long as he can speak clearly & not in that can't understand gruff Bale voice that will be a +1 for DD/Batman Affleck.
Matthew
You didn't understand the dialogue? Bale's voice was best in the first & last movie. The low, gruff, growl like voice was perfect for the character. I thought some of his Batman dialogue was kind of corny "where is it? Where's the trigger? You wouldn't give it to an ordinary citizen!"
I am sure he is going to be good, but I wish they cast an unknown. It will be a little strange watching him stand next to a smaller actor. The Marvel films have done a good job making stars for the most part.
I'd say this is WB's way to mirror Marvel Studios. The most known "Avenger" was Robert Downey, Jr. Presumably, Affleck will be the most well-known actor in the JLA with lesser known actors rounding out the cast. WB has this notion Batman will be the linchpin for their movie universe, so it makes more sense to cast a globally known actor.
I am sure he is going to be good, but I wish they cast an unknown. It will be a little strange watching him stand next to a smaller actor. The Marvel films have done a good job making stars for the most part.
I'd say this is WB's way to mirror Marvel Studios. The most known "Avenger" was Robert Downey, Jr. Presumably, Affleck will be the most well-known actor in the JLA with lesser known actors rounding out the cast. WB has this notion Batman will be the linchpin for their movie universe, so it makes more sense to cast a globally known actor.
M
Where is the earth-shattering kaboom?
There was supposed to be an earth-shattering kaboom!
It's terrible! How DARE they allow this guy to play Batman! I mean, his previous work was Beetlejuice and Mr. Mom! And as Johnny Dangerously! It's an outrage!
Oh. Wait. I was just repeating what fans said in 1988 when they announced Michael Keaton as Batman. I swear whenever I read people complaining about casting in Suiper-hero movies, I flash back to those Comic Buyer's Guide letters pages where people lost their minds.
I'm gonna wait until I see the movie and THEN judge. I mean, yeah, he sucked in some movies, but Argo was probably one of the best movies of the last 20 years.
This is the best news about this movie I've heard so far. I wonder what kind of costume they will go with for this one.
Just glad it wasn't Bale. 20 years later he comes back out of retirement with reconstructed knees, elbows, shoulders and neck to fight a demigod. Good luck sir.
It's terrible! How DARE they allow this guy to play Batman! I mean, his previous work was Beetlejuice and Mr. Mom! And as Johnny Dangerously! It's an outrage!
Oh. Wait. I was just repeating what fans said in 1988 when they announced Michael Keaton as Batman. I swear whenever I read people complaining about casting in Suiper-hero movies, I flash back to those Comic Buyer's Guide letters pages where people lost their minds.
I'm gonna wait until I see the movie and THEN judge. I mean, yeah, he sucked in some movies, but Argo was probably one of the best movies of the last 20 years.
(needed more Jack Kirby, tho)
Except we've seen him play something very similar... Daredevil...a role in which I personally think he did a terrible job with.
1) Affleck's a fool not to do this. I'm sure the money he makes doing this will help fund the next The Town or Argo.
2) I like Affleck. There. I said it. Yeah, he's done some bad movies. So has John Wayne. So did Olivier. He's also done some GREAT movies (see #1 above).
3) I've never been convinced you must be a master thespian to be Batman. I'm no actor, but it simply *can't* be that demanding of a role.
4) I can totally see Affleck in this role.
GREAT move, WB/DC. Wow...it must be Friday because I just said that! :)
I think his big name will work, but I don't think he'll be a good batman, none of his dark roles felt credible to me, he is not a guy with an edge, he's not tough or crazy (bale). Atleast Casey Affleck can do crazy.
I think his big name will work, but I don't think he'll be a good batman, none of his dark roles felt credible to me, he is not a guy with an edge, he's not tough or crazy (bale). Atleast Casey Affleck can do crazy.
I thought he did crazy pretty well in Dogma. Not sure where else he's ever been given the opportunity with a character to do crazy.
As long as he can speak clearly & not in that can't understand gruff Bale voice that will be a +1 for DD/Batman Affleck.
Matthew
You didn't understand the dialogue? Bale's voice was best in the first & last movie. The low, gruff, growl like voice was perfect for the character. I thought some of his Batman dialogue was kind of corny "where is it? Where's the trigger? You wouldn't give it to an ordinary citizen!"
M
I could understand West Batman, Keaton Batman, Clooney & Val Batman no problem. Bale Batman was a mess w/ his gruff voice does make it hard to CLEARLY understand what the hell he was saying. Even the last Batman was a mess between gruff Batman & Bane.
Well, that was unexpected. If I hadn't seen the story no CNN first, I would have thought it wasn't true.
I'm neither excited nor upset over the casting, but I am surprised he would do it. Is it known for certain that he's committed to do JLA, as well? Because committing to that is what really surprises me. I knew he was already planning on acting in other people's films this year and next, but I'd assumed that was going to become the exception as he shifted further into directing.
I am sure he is going to be good, but I wish they cast an unknown. It will be a little strange watching him stand next to a smaller actor. The Marvel films have done a good job making stars for the most part.
I'd say this is WB's way to mirror Marvel Studios. The most known "Avenger" was Robert Downey, Jr. Presumably, Affleck will be the most well-known actor in the JLA with lesser known actors rounding out the cast. WB has this notion Batman will be the linchpin for their movie universe, so it makes more sense to cast a globally known actor.
M
Where is the earth-shattering kaboom?
There was supposed to be an earth-shattering kaboom!
I didn't say if I liked it or hated it. I only commented on the potential strategy.
I am sure he is going to be good, but I wish they cast an unknown. It will be a little strange watching him stand next to a smaller actor. The Marvel films have done a good job making stars for the most part.
I'd say this is WB's way to mirror Marvel Studios. The most known "Avenger" was Robert Downey, Jr. Presumably, Affleck will be the most well-known actor in the JLA with lesser known actors rounding out the cast. WB has this notion Batman will be the linchpin for their movie universe, so it makes more sense to cast a globally known actor.
M
Where is the earth-shattering kaboom?
There was supposed to be an earth-shattering kaboom!
I didn't say if I liked it or hated it. I only commented on the potential strategy.
I don't like this. At all. Bale being back would be ten times better.
I actually this having Bale return would make it worse. It'd shit on what Nolan did beforehand. THIS Batman had to be someone new.
Here's my (possible) Kaboom:
I'm more concerned with the idea then the actor. Affleck 10yrs ago would concern me more then Affleck today. The Town & Argo has proved he's grown as an actor. I'm not 100% sold on the actor, but I'm not upset or uninterested in the movie now. Having this actor means we probably won't get a new Batman trilogy anytime soon (luckily). We might get solo movies of other JLA-ers with Batman more like Nick Fury making cameos. Plus, if Affleck directs to JLA movie, I'd be very happy with it.
Having a big name actor means what happened in Man of Steel will be overshadowed. I wanted to see more of Cavill's Superman without another hero. His Superman just got derailed both by another hero AND a bigger actor playing the hero.
Now with a big name actor, Batman WILL be the DC universe. I'd like to see everyone more on par then a big name actor surrounded by lesser known. I'm also more concerned the JLA movie train will pick up speed and crash then travel.
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Matthew
First actor to play both?
Because who wants to play Batman?
He said sarcastically.
;)
Good to know that Affleck will have the time and cash to make more awesome movies of his own though. He's a great director and producer and a decent actor if the material suits him.
M
M
There was supposed to be an earth-shattering kaboom!
Oh. Wait. I was just repeating what fans said in 1988 when they announced Michael Keaton as Batman. I swear whenever I read people complaining about casting in Suiper-hero movies, I flash back to those Comic Buyer's Guide letters pages where people lost their minds.
I'm gonna wait until I see the movie and THEN judge. I mean, yeah, he sucked in some movies, but Argo was probably one of the best movies of the last 20 years.
(needed more Jack Kirby, tho)
Just glad it wasn't Bale. 20 years later he comes back out of retirement with reconstructed knees, elbows, shoulders and neck to fight a demigod. Good luck sir.
1) Affleck's a fool not to do this. I'm sure the money he makes doing this will help fund the next The Town or Argo.
2) I like Affleck. There. I said it. Yeah, he's done some bad movies. So has John Wayne. So did Olivier. He's also done some GREAT movies (see #1 above).
3) I've never been convinced you must be a master thespian to be Batman. I'm no actor, but it simply *can't* be that demanding of a role.
4) I can totally see Affleck in this role.
GREAT move, WB/DC. Wow...it must be Friday because I just said that! :)
Matthew
I'm neither excited nor upset over the casting, but I am surprised he would do it. Is it known for certain that he's committed to do JLA, as well? Because committing to that is what really surprises me. I knew he was already planning on acting in other people's films this year and next, but I'd assumed that was going to become the exception as he shifted further into directing.
M
BOOM!
Here's my (possible) Kaboom:
I'm more concerned with the idea then the actor. Affleck 10yrs ago would concern me more then Affleck today. The Town & Argo has proved he's grown as an actor. I'm not 100% sold on the actor, but I'm not upset or uninterested in the movie now. Having this actor means we probably won't get a new Batman trilogy anytime soon (luckily). We might get solo movies of other JLA-ers with Batman more like Nick Fury making cameos. Plus, if Affleck directs to JLA movie, I'd be very happy with it.
Having a big name actor means what happened in Man of Steel will be overshadowed. I wanted to see more of Cavill's Superman without another hero. His Superman just got derailed both by another hero AND a bigger actor playing the hero.
Now with a big name actor, Batman WILL be the DC universe. I'd like to see everyone more on par then a big name actor surrounded by lesser known. I'm also more concerned the JLA movie train will pick up speed and crash then travel.
M