Months beforeBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicehit theaters, rumors surfaced that Warner Bros. was so impressed withBen Affleck’s performance as Batman, they were working on a new deal for the actor to star in and direct a newBatmantrilogy. We reported in July that the actor had signed on to co-write the script for anUntitled Batman RebootwithGeoff Johns, which he’ll also star in and direct. That project hasn’t been officially confirmed by Warner Bros. yet, or given a release date by the studio, butThe Hollywood Reporterrecently spoke with the actor’s agent, CAA’s Patrick Whitesell, who confirmed the script is written, and added that his client is locked in to star inJustice League Part 1andJustice League Part 2.
“He’s contracted to do at leastJustice League Part 1andJustice League Part 2, so at least three times wearing the cape. There’s a script that he’s written that is a really cool [Batman] idea, so that’s out there as an option.”
Back in August, a rumor surfaced that Warner Bros. wanted to lock inBen Affleckto be the new Batman for the next decade, since they consider him to be “the definitive Batman.” That report also claimed that the studio wantsBen Affleckto star in an entireBatman trilogy, but as of now, nothing has been confirmed quite yet. There is another project, though, that is not a part of the actor’s deal with Warner Bros.
We learned last year whenSuicide Squadwas in production thatBen Affleckwas set to reprise his role as theThe Dark Knight, and he was even seen in thefirst traileratop The Joker’s (Ben Affleck) moving car. The actor is believed to have a small cameo appearance inSuicide Squad, but this movie does not count as part of his deal with Warner Bros. There have also been rumors that Batman will surface towards the end of the movie, during a massive prison riot involving The Joker.
Productionbegins April 11 onJustice League Part 1at Leavesden Studios in the U.K. DirectorZack Snyderhas said that Batman will be responsible for assembling the Justice League, who will most likely face a new threat from Darkseid. The villain’s iconic omega symbol was teased inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Do you hope Ben Affleck’sUntitled Batman Rebootwill see the light of day? Chime in with your thoughts below, and stay tuned for more updates.
