After nearly one month of silence, Ben Affleck finally talked about being cast as Batman in 2015's Batman vs. Superman. Affleck was a guest tonight on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to promote his new movie Runner Runner, but Fallon quickly brought up the big casting news. Affleck talked about how excited he was, and his meeting with director Zack Snyder. Affleck even addressed his "haters", and funny enough... Warner Bros. actually prepared him for negative feedback. It's great to finally hear from Affleck himself. The Batman talk starts around the 1:43 mark, check it out!
Ben Affleck finally comments on playing Batman, addresses criticism (video)
This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com
Comments (189)
Leave a comment
Join the conversation
A free account lets you comment, like comments, and get an alert when someone replies to you.
WE'LL HAVE TO WAIT 20 YEARS TO FORGET THIS EPIC FAILURE. MEANWHILE!!!
2005 2012
R.I.P. BATMAN
2 likes
Epic failure? So you have seen the movie then? You do know Ben Affleck is a huge batman fan..NHL knows the character like any other big comic fan and even built himself a bat cave way before he was cast as batman.
1 like
He's a dare devil fan ... And he's been trying to revamp it again and make it darker
0 likesAnd still FAILED.
0 likes
Nolan's Trilogy was and epic failure just like your birth lol now we can get back to the REAL BATMANand u can Fuck off now
0 likes
this is what it comes down to...
2 likes
For once I'm looking forward to this. :3
1 likeThis sucks so much
1 like
Dude, calm down :) you're still gonna see the movie and complaining wont change anything. Just accept it and hope, hope that he'll direct the Batman movies.
13 likesYou suck so much I don't even need a trailer to tel, me Affleck will be abetted Bruce and batman then bleak fleck is Batman,
3 likesWell that was orginal
0 likesAnd so, what your telling is christian sucked as batman? Smh -_-
0 likes
Is this the new hater around? Cuz gosh you cryyyyyyy!!!! damn... find a better hobby dude...
5 likes
Then go away. Problem solved.
2 likes
As long as we all forget Daredevil. Oh, right. Nobody remembers Daredevil because it was *awful*.
1 likeTHANK YOU!
0 likes
Im sure you are the exact same person you were 10 years ago right?
8 likes
maybe everyone will get lucky and he'll come down withe the flu or something and not be able top play batman and then warner brothers can hire someone one can act to play the dark knight.. Bale didn't get a bad reaction fro playing batman before the film came out.. it will just be ben affleck that gets the well deserved bad reactions... everyone thought joel shumocker nearly killed batman in films.., but ben affleck will be the one who really does it
1 likeTHANK YOU ...YOUR A FAN. Obviously
0 likesNah he's a Moron just like u lol
5 likes
Nolanite Trollanite stupid idiot bale sucks much like ur shit taste lol
1 like
This is just Ninja theory all over again. Whoever don't trying to be humble and take the advice from fans, they just suffered. Look at NT and Crapcom right now, I believe they are so regretting not listen to the fans' suggestion.
1 like
This is just Ninja theory all over again. Whoever don't trying to be
humble and take the advice from fans, they just suffered. Look at NT and
Crapcom right now, I believe they are so regretting for not listening to the
fans' suggestion.1 like
I hope we see the first pic of him in the new suit in December, January or February! Very excited!
1 like
Probably closer to February since that's when they start shooting and they probably don't want our first look at Batman to be from set photos. I can't wait!
4 likesThat's initially why I thought they'd release a pic of him in the suit before shooting begins. Still hoping for December though, you never know!
0 likesI hope we gets lots of cell phone videos again. The cell phone videos from TDKR were awesome. For a second there we got to see what youtube would be like if superheroes were real. haha
1 like
He is shit, Im not a hater, Im a batman fan. And he doesnt know how to act.
No one can get close to Bale´s Batman
1 like
Than you haven't seen State of Play, The Town, Argo, Changine Lanes and Hollwoodland. And honestly, who was expecting another Academy Award Winner to take the mantle? I mean what were the chances of getting someone who is as good of an actor as Bale?
5 likes
Why does everyone think they can only like one Batman. It's the weirdest thing. It's either you hate Bale and love Affleck or hate Affleck and love Bale. What the fuck is wrong with some people? It's so bizarre.
I also wish there was like a bullshit cleaner or something lmao that clears away comments like these. Honestly, if I had a site like this and constantly see comments like "Bale sucks, Affleck WINS" and stuff along those lines, even if it's voicing they're so called 'opinion', I'd just delete it lol. People ask why, I'd say, "Cause the guy was being a bitch".
1 likewell thats great you dnt run this site you dictator, bitching or not ppl can voice their opinions especially on a subject such as batman, batman means something different to everyone..so seriously dude im glad chris runs it n i think hes doing a great job cause if he was like you he would have erased your comment
0 likesThe problem is, with all these kinds of debates, what do they end up with? Absolutely nothing. Very rarely does it end with satisfaction because people are too narrow minded nowadays, especially with comic book characters, to come up with a proper solution or even a normal debate. Hell, people rarely start to see the other person's view. Look at that prick up there, Javon or something. All he's doing is annoying people. There comes a point where giving your opinion stops, and spamming begins. Opinion is great, but people refuse to back it up even if someone calls them out on it, they just continue saying "That person sucks" or "He can't act". Pfft if that's what people call opinions nowadays, it's pretty damn sad.
1 likeOh and I'm not trying to insult Chris, he's doing a bang up job. It's how he runs things and I got no problem with it. It's just what I'd do. Some of the comments annoy the hell out of me. I don't get annoyed easily, I just HATE ignorance. It drives me insane.
1 likeoh ok i understand dude.. i get now where you're coming from, and i take back my dictator comment lol
0 likesNooo worries. I may have sounded like an ass with my first comment. I should stop swearing =/ lmao
0 likes
And thanks for your opinion ;)
0 likes
I've said it before and I'll say it again. This is all too soon. The production/reboot of a new Batman movie after Chris Nolan's trilogy is an insult to all those who were involved in its creation from the dressing room to behind the camera.
1 like
But this isnt a new batman franchise. It's SUPERMAN'S movie.
0 likesThey're putting Batman in it, a new Batman.
0 likes
He will do an amazing job! He looks like he can fit the role, plus he will be awesome!
1 like
Well at least Ben Affleck will be a good Bruce Wayne because nobody thinks he could ever be Batman.
1 like
This really sucks seriously ...now people are going to start changing their minds, when in fact a true fan could see he is not perfect for the role . This movie is going to be mad .
0 likes
thats what they said bout heath as joker ...and well...the rest is history
21 likesNo no no no.. Ok , they might have said that about Heath . But their was no hard backlash on him playing the joker... It was more so, I wonder how he's going to play him. And Heath acts wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better then affleck. Seriously it's going to be chessey
0 likes
http://www.moviecitizens.co...
No hard backlash on Heath huh?
You have such a small mind I actually feel sorry for you.
14 likesEveryone didnt react as harsh as they with ben. meanng they didnt give heath a str8 up no.
1 like
did you actually go to the link brianT provided? The backlash wasn't as widespread as it was with ben, but it was just as harsh. Just go to the link and read some for yourself. Here's a few good ones: "You're joking right. That's not right!!" and "This is terrible" and "I am NOT seeing this movie if he's in it. There are a million better choices..." "...ledger just doesn't have what it takes"
and you said they didn't say straight up no? here's one that literally says and I quote: "Hell NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
3 likesBut still you fucking idiot. I would choose his talent over affleck a any day. Point blank. He's going to suck, maybe not that bad but really he's not going to take it to that level. I'm sorry Ben once again is all about the money. Not the character
0 likesYou need to chill out, and stop calling people names.
9 likesTell him Chris!
1 likeChris you been hating on me since It came to your attention how I appreciate catwoman and even tho her comics do suck at times. So continue on keeping a grudge
0 likes
what the actual f***?
1 like
My man... you are what they call here in the Bronx a ratchet... hahahahaha
(Sorry Chris I had to LOL)
0 likesAnd your what they call here in Brooklyn a waste. Sorry web head, sling back!
0 likesHahaha I'm so sorry you still exist... Must be painful... xD
0 likesyou're*
0 likes
Your WRONG... Quit Trolling you fool. -_-
1 like
dude are you kidding me i remember when i heard heath was playing the joker i was driving and almost crashed in the shock that broke back mountain dude was playing my fav. villain i was sooo pissed and furious and then when i saw the trailer oh boy did i eat my words.. even my gf at the time was like you have something to say now???
4 likes
Actually a true fan would see the possibilities it establishes and not be narrow minded.
11 likes
All of you are sooooo fucking all over the place its not even entertaining. Due to the simple fact that all of you probably masterbate to that jackass affleck. And i actually feel ashamed for your stupid ass for even being a fan of batman and actually considering dare devil to be batman. when in fact again, Did not even spawn a sequel. but its ok for the "Gili" costar to play batman. Which i might add was another of his fast money makers. That actually FAILED. hmmm yeah ok. First off, your clearly stating heaths acting ability is not as up too part with bens ability. Your dumb as rocks if you think that. Cause too compare the two is just unreal. His body of work alone is more stable then bens, not to mentioned he started before heath. Even his own girl got a sequel before! Him. "EleKtra" REALLY!!? and you want ben to play batman. Well expect alot of sarcasim and bad laid back jokes. Just because he kinda looks like arkham verse version of batman, only in the mask at that. Doesnt mean shit if the acting isnt good.
1 like
too stupid; didn't read
Seriously though everyone just google "Javon Cooper"
... your welcome.8 likesAhh I'm too lazy to read the comment. Saw the down votes you got (one guest vote huh, is that you?) and just ignored it.
1 like
Sorry javon u have no clue bale looked Absoulutley Nothing Like Bruce! Affleck is Bruce exactly straight outta the comics
3 likes
Ummm, I never said he did. And affleck, I will say only looks like him with mask on from the arkham series.and bale had that young Bruce swag which Ben doesn't. He's going to play batman very low tone and moody ... Yay. But he so wack in his acting. He's opposite costar was j.lo for god sakes and even she still confused abt what race she plays in all her movies uuuuhhhggg ...this so bad.
0 likesThen you do it CryBaby lol
2 likes
I am a true fan and I think he will be fine.
3 likes
W.T.F.MAN, JUST SCREW U & UR KIDS!
0 likes
Chill the hell out, Crazy fanboy.
4 likes...
2 likes
If they make Batman just like the one in Injustice Gods Among Us.. then I'm good with that
0 likes
I agree with you on that!
0 likes
no wonder these shows dont come to the UK. fallon, what a false asshole
0 likes
Shut up Bitch!!!! Don't ever say nothing negative about J.Fallon!!
2 likesSeriously. ....! Hey ill give him that he better than leno and letterman.
But still....
0 likes
Some people are very close-minded. I'm the first to admit that when I first heard Affleck was the new Batman, it worried me. But after a few hours I realised that this movie could be anything, they haven't even started filming yet. It's no use freaking out about it or stressing for the next 2 years until the movie comes out. I'm actually excited to see what Affleck could do with it now. If it sucks, then I'll bitch and moan.
Why do people feel the need to spend the next 2 years abusing people and complaining? So silly.
0 likes
I was actually one of the few that loved the choice of Affleck as Batman. However, after watching this interview i'm a little concerned about one of his comments - "I feel like now I have a lot of opportunities which is great..." That kind of tells me that one of the main reasons he chose the role was obviously the amount of cash he is going to put in his pocket but also that he is going to have his own directorial efforts funded by WB. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing I know the smart actors are also smart business people, so it's a great business move, but I just hope he has his heart in it as much as his mind is. I want him to love the character as much as we do as fans. Anyways, enough with my rant I am pulling for him and hope he does great and proves everyone wrong.
P.S. - I LOVE THE FACT THAT HE WILL BRING HIS EXCELLENT WRITING AND DIRECTING SKILLS TO THE SET TO HELP SNYDER AND GOYER. AND THAT HE WILL MORE THAN LIKELY BE ALSO DIRECTING THE BATMAN REBOOTED SERIES!! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THOSE FILMS!!
0 likes
Someday I just don't care about Ben Affleck as Batman, An d other days I just think its the most idiotic decision that the WB can make at this point. This is one of those days.
0 likes
Browse By Topic
Browse By Year
Browse By Author
This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com