Ben Affleck to play Batman (movies, character, fan, Action)

[RD5050]

Just read Ben Affleck will star as the new Batman:

Ben Affleck Cast as Batman in 'Man of Steel' Sequel | Movies News | Rolling Stone

News yesterday that Ben Affleck will play Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel prompted an outpouring of reactions online, from occasional congratulations to plenty of Good Will Hunting and Gigi jokes.
Affleck will star opposite Henry Cavill as Superman in the sequel, which Zack Synder will direct for a 2015 release. Cavill also played Superman in this summer's Man of Steel.

[victimofGM]

So, Gotham city is a suburb of Bhaastin (Boston)?

[victimofGM]

I'm just surprised they didn't offer Matt Damon the part of Robin/Nightwing,...with rubber nipples!

[citizenkane2]

[Nerf Herder]

I think you should only be allowed to play one superhero in your career, he was already Daredevil

[victimofGM]

Originally Posted by Nerf Herder

I think you should only be allowed to play one superhero in your career, he was already Daredevil

Don't you mean "killed" Daredevil? I think Ryan R. should have held off for The Flash. His character is perfect for the part, not Green Lantern.

[Finger Laker]

He was the bomb in Phantoms, yo!

[Lucky Lady123]

I agree with citizenkane2.

[Koale]

lololol.....
K

[RD5050]

My guess is Ben Affleck probably wanted the role.

Affleck appeared in a lot of Kevin Smith's movies (Dogma, Mall Rats, Chasing Amy, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks 2, Jersey Girl), and Kevin Smith is a huge fan of comic books.

Kevin Smith even has his own comic book store in NJ.

So it may be a comic book fan thing for Affleck as well?

Now I wonder if Kevin Smith will be offered a role in the new movie?