Man of Steel sequel to feature Batman (and others) (2016)

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Every time I think of Ben Affleck, I think of Daredevil and the actor in cursi romantic movies.

The change.org petition is aimed at Warner Bros.; the White House petition asked the Obama administration to ?denounce the selection of Ben Affleck? and recast the role of Batman.

http://www.change.org/petitions/warner-brothers-remove-ben-affleck-as-batman-bruce-wayne-in-the-superman-batman-movie?share_id=sULaHufwNf

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George Clooney is an incredibly talented actor, but he was crap as Batman.

Being a decent actor /= Batman material.

 

Exactly. Unlike Joker, where we saw the makeup,   and did not judge the character based of the previous roles...

 

here, we will have to see his as Bruce Wayne!

 

not going to work well IMO.

 

however, if this is final... i am looking forward to see what can he do. i hope to be wrong!

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Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the process began earlier this year when director Zack Snyder had finished working on Man of Steel with producer Christopher Nolan. Snyder and the studio already had ideas for a follow-up, and Snyder reached out to Affleck to check the star's interest. 

 

It's unclear when these talks began. Multiple sources say the studio approached Josh Brolin, as well as other actors. Ryan Gosling was also a possibility, but the actor dislikes the idea of sequels.

 

But Affleck was curious, and initial talks focusing on story and character began. Once Affleck was satisfied, WME's Patrick Whitesell and Ziffren Brittenham's Sam Fischer began negotiating his role in the Superman sequel. Sources say that Affleck has been signed for multiple other movies. The talks were so secretive that many Warner execs and most WME agents remained unaware of their existence. 

 

On one level, Affleck?s return to superheroes seems bewildering. The Oscar-winning co-writer of Good Will Hunting drew scorn after donning the red suit for Daredevil, and later agreed it wasn't his best work. After he'd recovered and turned in a bravura performance directing and starring in The Town, Fox offered him the chance to direct and star in a Daredevil reboot -- but Affleck turned it down. 

 

More recently, Nolan offered Affleck the chance to direct Man of Steel. Affleck declined, seemingly because of a desire not to return to the world of capes -- despite being an avowed comic book fan. 

 

Because since it?s considered a sequel to Man of Steel and not a Batman movie, any potential underperformance issues won't ultimately land on his shoulders. 

 

The deal also potentially lines Affleck up to star in and direct Warner Bros.' answer to The Avengers: The eventual Justice League movie.

 

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-ben-affleck-said-yes-613658

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On one level, Affleck?s return to superheroes seems bewildering. The Oscar-winning co-writer of Good Will Hunting drew scorn after donning the red suit for Daredevil, and later agreed it wasn't his best work. After he'd recovered and turned in a bravura performance directing and starring in The Town, Fox offered him the chance to direct and star in a Daredevil reboot -- but Affleck turned it down. 

 

More recently, Nolan offered Affleck the chance to direct Man of Steel. Affleck declined, seemingly because of a desire not to return to the world of capes -- despite being an avowed comic book fan. 

 

Because since it?s considered a sequel to Man of Steel and not a Batman movie, any potential underperformance issues won't ultimately land on his shoulders. 

 

The deal also potentially lines Affleck up to star in and direct Warner Bros.' answer to The Avengers: The eventual Justice League movie.

 

 

He should have stuck to his first idea and said no.

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http://www.freep.com/article/20130823/COL36/308230117/superman-batman-detroit-man-steel

Superman. Batman. Detroit?

It?s looking like the still-unnamed ?Man of Steel? sequel will be filming in Detroit in 2014.

On Friday, a source with in-depth knowledge of Michigan?s film incentives and industry said a Warner Bros. project would be announced next week.

And that a masked hero would be involved.

Warner Bros. announced Thursday the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman in the ?Man of Steel? sequel that?s expected to hit theaters in 2015.

Of course they could be jumping the gun - this could just as easily be Flash or some other DC character. One possibility is John Stewart, Earth's other Green Lantern who is from Detroit.

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Of course they could be jumping the gun - this could just as easily be Flash or some other DC character. One possibility is John Stewart, Earth's other Green Lantern who is from Detroit.

They do need to get to those characters introduced to the audience before the JL movie if it is all possible.

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Don't get me wrong guys he a good actor and I like his series on pbs when I was young growing up.But I just don't think they made a good decision but like some said I have to keep a open mind but Ben Affleck does not look like a action hero.

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http://www.freep.com/article/20130823/COL36/308230117/superman-batman-detroit-man-steel

Of course they could be jumping the gun - this could just as easily be Flash or some other DC character. One possibility is John Stewart, Earth's other Green Lantern who is from Detroit.

He's even earth's first Lantern. I'm really hoping that they're going to use John Stewart as the Green Lantern instead of Hal Jordan. Could be interesting. And I'm betting that they're going to announce the Flash film.

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Because since it?s considered a sequel to Man of Steel and not a Batman movie, any potential underperformance issues won't ultimately land on his shoulders. 


 


The deal also potentially lines Affleck up to star in and direct Warner Bros.' answer to The Avengers: The eventual Justice League movie.


 


http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-ben-affleck-said-yes-613658



 

 

So basically if he sucks big time it won't matter :/

 

I'm thinking they're going to go ala judge dredd, Bats won't remove his cowl during the movie.

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Remember this though? The Internet's reaction to Heath Ledger being cast as the Joker

Not that I'm all positive about the casting though!

 

As I said over Facebook, it's the fact Ben Affleck has already been a Superhero and failed at it (even if it was the writing)

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As I said over Facebook, it's the fact Ben Affleck has already been a Superhero and failed at it (even if it was the writing)

Twitter you mean :p But yeah, it's a bummer that the studios don't see it. Maybe they're trying to repeat what Nolan did casting-wise and just hope for the best.
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Twitter you mean :p But yeah, it's a bummer that the studios don't see it. Maybe they're trying to repeat what Nolan did casting-wise and just hope for the best.

 

Oh I knew I said it somewhere! I think I said it there as well to someone! but yeah for sure!

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Today's local news leaks are that Detroit would replace Chicago as the setting of Gotham City. Chicago was used for Nolan's films.

 

Isn't Detroit bankrupt? I suppose it would bring visitors in

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It's the city govt thats broke - the rest is starting to boom.

Detroit and the immediate area are a major convention site and draws millions of visitors a year, and its expanding - between $2.5 and $3.0 billion in major developments in progress or just starting. One just starting will be over 3 million sq/ft.

Loads of movie, music video and commercial production too, small and large. The area has 3-4 studios that can support major productions. Besides Transformers, Oz The Great And Powerful was shot here, and most of the F/X were also done at a local facility.

Back to Bats

It was also said that Affleck is already in the gym bulking up. Bruce/Batman was supposed to be 6' 2". At 6' 4" Affleck could get massive. Bale at 6' even was 230 lbs when he hit the set and Nolan told him to lose 40 lbs before the shoot. Being much taller Affleck could easily support 230-250 lbs.

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