A lot has changed since Ben Affleck announced that he would be directing and starring in his own Batman film. Obviously, Affleck stepped down as director, and after a brief period of uncertainty it was revealed that Matt Reeves (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) would be stepping in to take over. Reeves has […]
Jake Gyllenhaal denies that he’s been lined up as Ben Affleck’s Batman replacement
Among the many rumours that’s been circulating about The Batman is that Jake Gyllenhaal has been waiting in the wings to replace Ben Affleck, should the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League star ultimately opt against reprising the role of The Dark Knight for the Matt Reeves-helmed solo movie. Well, it seems […]
Rumour: Ben Affleck will direct The Batman for 2018 release
When it was announced a couple of years ago (has it really been that long?!) that Ben Affleck would be our new Dark Knight for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, it was always assumed that he would direct his solo Batman movie. According to the sources for rumour-mongers Latino Review (who have been very shaky […]
Zack Snyder to direct Afghanistan conflict film The Last Photograph, Justice League 2 pushed back for The Batman
Director Zack Snyder has found his next project, which for the first time since 2013’s Man of Steel will take him away from the DC Extended Universe and out of comic book adaptations. According to THR, his next film will instead be The Last Photograph, about a war correspondent and the conflict in Afghanistan. According to the report, […]
Ben Affleck will not direct The Batman, Matt Reeves reportedly high on shortlist to replace him
Well, the ongoing drama surrounding Ben Affleck directing The Batman has come to an end. In a new statement to Variety, Affleck has officially stepped away from the director’s chair. “There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions,” the actor said. “Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I […]
Matt Reeves says The Batman is going “really, really well”
Having dismissed talk about his exit from the director’s chair last month, filmmaker Matt Reeves has now taken to Twitter to offer a very brief but reassuring update with regards to his progress on the DC Extended Universe solo offering The Batman. Really, really well, thanks! I could not be more excited! 🦇 — Matt […]
Matt Reeves debunks rumours of The Batman exit
A few days ago movie pundit John Campea claimed to have “100% true” information about Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe, which would make fans “lose their banana minds, and not in a good way.” While he gave nothing further away, the internet quickly ran with it: There’s always lots of rumours about The Batman + […]
J.K. Simmons still hoping for Commissioner Gordon return in The Batman
When J.K. Simmons signed on to play Commissioner Gordon in the DC Extended Universe, it was assumed he’d follow up his Justice League cameo by reuniting with Ben Affleck for The Batman. However, there’s a lot of uncertainty around the Dark Knight solo movie at present, with Affleck yet to commit, and rumours that the […]
Gary Oldman would like Joaquin Phoenix to play Batman after Ben Affleck
Once Ben Affleck steps aside, former Gordon actor Gary Oldman would like to see Joaquin Phoenix take up the role of Batman. Oldman, who is known for a slew of roles including playing Jim Gordon is Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy opposite Christian Bale’s Batman, has recently been picking up awards for his portrayal of […]
Justice League failure to signal the end for Batfleck?
Forbes have written a thorough insight into the box-office fallout of Justice League. It’s in no way an attack on the DCEU, and finds shards of hope within the darkness gathering around that cinematic universe. However, the most interesting snippet focuses on the continuing saga of Ben Affleck’s future as The Dark Knight. The article […]
