Yesterday, the geek world was rocked when it was reported that Ben Affleck was hanging up the cape and cowl as Batman after “Justice League.” Of course, nothing was official, but Kim Masters at The Hollywood Reporter is a veteran who knows her stuff, but nonetheless, DCEU fans held firm that the report was unsubstantiated. Well, today, they have some good news from Affleck himself. Sort of.
The actor swung through San Diego Comic Con for his obligatory stint plugging “Justice League,” and addressed the rumors he was saying farewell as Batman, by saying the following:
https://twitter.com/kylebuchanan/status/888844825482608640
https://twitter.com/dceufacts/status/888844963462512640
Well, that’s not quite a full-blown denial, and for all we know he could be talking about his work up until now. That being said, maybe he is still jazzed about playing growly Bruce Wayne and will keep going right into Matt Reeves‘ “The Batman,” even though he’s no longer directing, and they tossed out his script. Time well tell, but this is worth remembering….
https://twitter.com/BatmanNewsCom/status/888846400993230848
Playlist July 21 Headline: “Ben Affleck’s Batman Leaving DC Films Extended Universe”
Playlist July 22 Headline: “Ben Affleck Shrugs Off The Rumors He’s Leaving ‘The Batman’ Role”
So it’s a rumor now? Your July 21 headline was a little misleading.