Written by Stephanie Coffey
Ben Affleck is the new Batman. Warner Brothers announced yesterday that the Argo actor-director will be donning the Dark Knight's cape in an upcoming film featuring Batman and Superman together. We love the 41-year-old so we could not be any more excited over this casting news. He's always been super talented, but in the past year he's really blown everyone away with all that he can do both on and off screen. Warner Brothers said that Affleck will star opposite Henry Cavill, who will once again play Superman. Amy Adams will also be reprising her role as Lois Lane, while Laurence Fishburne will play Perry White and Diane Lane will play Martha Kent.
Zack Snyder, who will direct the film, said that Affleck will provide and "interesting counter-balance" to Cavill's portrayal of Clark Kent. He later went on to say, "(Affleck) has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne," said Snyder. "I can't wait to work with him." Production, which is still untitled, is slated to begin in 2014 with a July 17, 2015 release date. Are you happy that Affleck is taking over for Christian Bale in this role?
Source: Fox News
