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Richard Armitage auditioned for Batman in the DCEU, open to replacing Hugh Jackman as Wolverine

June 24, 2018 by Gary Collinson

When it was first announced that Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel would be joined by the Dark Knight in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, a host of actors such as Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling and Wes Bentley were brought up as possible contenders to succeed Christian Bale before Ben Affleck was announced as securing […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Batman, Ben Affleck, DC, DC Extended Universe, Hugh Jackman, Marvel, Richard Armitage, Wolverine, X-Men

Latest rumours on The Batman claim it will be a standalone reboot featuring a younger Dark Knight

June 14, 2018 by Gary Collinson

I’m not sure there’s ever been a movie that’s had as much unconfirmed reports, fake news and speculation surrounding it as Warner Bros. and DC Films’ The Batman, but until we get some official news from the studio (at Comic-Con, perhaps), it seems the rumour mill is going to continue churning. The latest piece of […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Ben Affleck, DC, DC Extended Universe, The Batman

Ben Affleck reuniting with Gavin O’Connor for The Has-Been

June 13, 2018 by Amie Cranswick

With Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad 2 pushed to the back burner in favour of the DC girl gang movie Birds of Prey, director Gavin O’Connor has turned his attention to The Has-Been, which – if deals are closed – will reunite him with The Accountant star Ben Affleck. Scripted by Brad Ingelsby (Out of the […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Ben Affleck, Gavin O'Connor, The Has-Been

Charlie Cox praises Ben Affleck’s Daredevil portrayal, but isn’t a fan of the movie

May 27, 2018 by Gary Collinson

Marvel’s Daredevil star Charlie Cox took a break from filming on the third season of the Netflix series this weekend to make an appearance at Comicpalooza, during which he was asked for his thoughts on Ben Affleck’s appearance as the Man Without Fear in Fox’s 2003 Daredevil movie. “Personally, I think… I’m just laughing because I […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Ben Affleck, charlie cox, Daredevil, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s City on a Hill starring Kevin Bacon heads to Showtime

May 17, 2018 by Ricky Church

Showtime has just ordered the new series City on a Hill from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The crime series will star Kevin Bacon (The Following), Aldis Hodge (Underground), Jonathan Tucker (Westworld) and Mark O’Brien (Halt and Catch Fire). City on a Hill is created by Chuck MacLean (Boston Strangler) and based on an original idea by Academy […]

Filed Under: News, Ricky Church, Television Tagged With: Aldis Hodge, Ben Affleck, Chuck MacLean, City on a Hill, Jonathan Tucker, kevin bacon, Mark O’Brien, Matt Damon, Showtime

Rumour: The Flash movie ditching Flashpoint storyline

May 14, 2018 by Gary Collinson

During last year’s Comic-Con, Warner Bros. announced that it had changed up its plans for The Flash, revealing that the planned solo movie for Ezra Miller’s Scarlet Speedster would instead adapt the Flashpoint comic book storyline, which features a depowered Barry Allen in an alternate DC universe. Having passed through the hands of directors Seth […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Batman, Ben Affleck, DC, DC Extended Universe, Ezra Miller, Flashpoint, The Batman, The Flash

Rumour: Jon Hamm in contention to replace Ben Affleck in The Batman

December 9, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Ben Affleck’s time as Batman has been the subject of much speculation since the release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, with frequent conflicting reports regarding his continued involvement with the DC Extended Universe. He was of course originally attached to write and direct the planned solo movie The Batman, before stepping down and […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Ben Affleck, DC, DC Extended Universe, Jon Hamm, Matt Reeves, The Batman

Ben Affleck explains why he agreed to play Batman

November 15, 2017 by Gary Collinson

It certainly hasn’t been all roses for Ben Affleck since he was first announced as securing the role of The Dark Knight for Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe. His initial casting was met with a huge backlash from some fans (often par for the course when it comes to announcing a new Batman), and while […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Batman, Ben Affleck, DC, DC Extended Universe, Justice League, The Batman

Rumour: Matt Reeves’ The Batman will not be part of the DC Extended Universe

January 14, 2018 by Gary Collinson

I’m not sure there’s ever been a movie that has attracted as much rumour and speculation as Warner Bros.’ planned Dark Knight solo movie The Batman. Ben Affleck’s involvement as director was under question from virtually the moment he was announced as taking the reins, and from the moment he vacated the director’s chair, all […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Batman, Ben Affleck, DC, Matt Reeves, The Batman

J.K. Simmons and Ben Affleck discuss Justice League’s “badass” Commissioner Gordon

November 14, 2017 by Gary Collinson

In just a few days time, we’ll be introduced to the newest take on Gotham City’s Police Commissioner James Gordon, as Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons makes his DC Extended Universe debut in the DC blockbuster Justice League, and Simmons has been chatting about his “badass” take on the iconic character. “My take on Commissioner Gordon is […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Ben Affleck, DC, DC Extended Universe, J.K. Simmons, Justice League

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