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Zack Snyder thanks Ben Affleck for blessing Batman “with that f*cking glorious chin”

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After the best part of two years of rumour and speculation, it was finally confirmed last month that Ben Affleck has decided to hang up the cape and cowl, stepping down from the role of the DC Extended Universe’s Dark Knight as he makes way for a young actor in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Affleck […]

First poster for Triple Frontier featuring Charlie Hunnam, Oscar Isaac, Garrett Hedlund, Ben Affleck and Pedro Pascal

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Following yesterday’s trailer for Triple Frontier, we now have the first poster for the upcoming Netflix heist thriller featuring Charlie Hunnam, Oscar Isaac, Garrett Hedlund, Ben Affleck, and Pedro Pascal; take a look here… A group of former Special Forces operatives (BEN AFFLECK, OSCAR ISAAC, CHARLIE HUNNAM, GARRETT HEDLUND and PEDRO PASCAL) reunite to plan […]

Ben Affleck leads a rogue special forces team in new Triple Frontier trailer

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During Ben Affleck’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, a new trailer was unveiled for the upcoming heist thriller Triple Frontier, which is directed by J.C Chandor (A Most Violent Year, All Is Lost) and sees Affleck joined in the cast by Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund and Pedro Pascal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13mhe1xNIAU A group of former Special […]

The Batman gets 2021 release date as Ben Affleck officially exits the role

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We’ve been hearing more and more about Matt Reeves’ anticipated turn in Gotham City for The Batman and the latest piece of news from Deadline is two-fold. First off, Warner Bros. has given the film a release date of June 25th, 2021. Secondly, after so much back-and-forth on the rumour mill over the last two years, Ben Affleck […]

Aquaman’s Jason Momoa comments on rumours of Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck’s DCEU exits

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]