We’re still none the wiser about whether he’ll be donning the cape and cowl again for The Batman, but Ben Affleck has added a new project to his upcoming slate, having signed on to produce and star in an adaptation of Kate Alice Marshall’s novel I Am Still Alive. Deadline reports that Universal Pictures has […]
Aquaman’s Jason Momoa comments on rumours of Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck’s DCEU exits
As Aquaman continues its worldwide rollout, actor Jason Momoa has been speaking to The Huffington Post about the current state of the DC Extended Universe, and more specifically the rumours that we’ve likely seen the last of both Henry Cavill’s Superman and Ben Affleck’s Batman. “”If they’re both out, then listen: It’s just the place […]
First trailer for crime thriller Triple Frontier
Netflix has debuted the first trailer for the upcoming crime thriller Triple Frontier. Directed by J.C. Chandor, the film stars Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund and Pedro Pascal as five former Special Forces operatives who plan to rob of the world’s most violent cartels; watch it here… “Five former Special Forces operatives reunite […]
Rumour: Matt Reeves and Ben Affleck reportedly have different visions for The Batman
Having boarded the project last year after Ben Affleck chose to exit the director’s chair, Matt Reeves (War for the Planet of the Apes) recently completed work on the first draft of the script for Warner Bros. and DC Films’ The Batman, and has expressed his hope that cameras could get rolling on the Dark […]
Janina Gavankar to star opposite Ben Affleck in Torrance
Deadline has reported Janina Gavankar (Blindspotting) has begun final talks to star in the sports drama Torrance opposite Ben Affleck. If the deal goes through, she will take on the role of Affleck’s ex-wife in the film, which also stars Al Madrigal (Night School) and Sal Velez Jr. (Mayans M.C.). Torrance, also known as The Has Been for […]
Justice League storyboard artist praises Ben Affleck’s The Batman script
Justice League storyboard artist Jay Oliva has lauded Ben Affleck’s unused The Batman script. If you can remember back that far, Ben Affleck was once set to direct, write, and star in The Batman before exiting the project as director and writer. That job ultimately went to Matt Reeves but many fans are curious about […]
Ben Affleck remains attached to The Batman… as producer
It’s been a year and a half now since Matt Reeves was first announced as director on The Batman, and since that time we’ve had rumour upon rumour regarding Ben Affleck’s status as the Dark Knight. Last week, Reeves offered an update on the project, revealing that he hopes to begin shooting the solo movie […]
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon teaming up for McDonalds Monopoly theft movie
20th Century Fox has come out victorious in an intense bidding war for the feature film rights to Jeff Maysh’s Daily Beast article ‘How An Ex-Cop Rigged McDonald’s Monopoly Game And Stole Millions’, with the studio tapping Matt Damon to star and Ben Affleck. The article tells the story of Jerry Jacobson, head of security […]
Matt Reeves denies that The Batman is a reboot or prequel, but won’t comment on Ben Affleck’s status
It’s one of the longest, most drawn out sagas in all of comic book moviedom, but it seems we may not have too much longer to wait until we get some official news on the status of The Batman, with writer-director Matt Reeves telling Slash Film that he expects to have his draft of the […]
Rumour: The Batman inspired by Year One, Jack Huston has met for Dark Knight role
With the lack of any kind of official news on The Batman during Warner Bros.’ DC Films panel at San Diego Comic-Con International, it seems it’s open season once more when it comes to rumours on the Dark Knight’s next big screen outing. Now, you may want to take this with a pinch of salt, […]