- Music
- 23 Aug 13
Controversy rages online about the casting of Ben Affleck in the role of Bruce Wayne for the next Batman film
Ben Affleck is to be the next Batman.
The Academy Award winning writer, director and actor is the follow in a long line of actors who have donned the Batman costume onscreen. Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney and latterly Christian Bale have all suited up to play the famous role.
Social media is conflicted about the move, with many fans expressing doubt that Affleck will able to fit into the role, while others are excited by the prospect.
The movie itself still hasn't a name yet, but is referred to casually by the working title 'Batman vs. Superman.' The film offers superhero fanboys a filmic spectacle to salivate over with the prospect of Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent on the same screen. English actor Henry Cavill is to play the role of Superman for the movie.