RUMOR: Is Ben Affleck Set To Star In A Trilogy Of Stand-Alone BATMAN Films?
We already knew that Ben Affleck is set to direct and star in a stand-alone Batman movie for Warner Bros. after Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, but now a new report has surfaced that says Affleck will star in a trilogy of films! Hit the jump to check it out!
According to a new report from Den of Geek, an early cut of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was screened for Warner Bros' bosses and the film's crew! The report says they viewed a "near finished" cut of the film, which was awarded with a "standing ovation" when it ended. It was also said that the Warner Bros execs were particularly impressed by Ben Affleck's performance as Batman! Because of this, Warner is making a "golden deal" that would see Ben Affleck starring in a trilogy of stand-alone Batman films.
"Basically, Warners are now working their movie universe around Ben's Batman," says the source - referring to the possible deal. Along with the films, it is also said that Warner sees Ben Affleck as the "definitive Batman," who would star in whatever future DC films may include the Bat! As of now, this is all just a rumor, but if it so happens to be true, would you like to see a stand-alone Batman trilogy starring (and possibly even directed by) Ben Affleck? Either way, the first time we'll see Affleck as Batman will be in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice which is set to open in theaters on March 25th, 2016. Sound off below with your thoughts!