August 23 2013
Joss weighs in on the recent announcement of Affleck as Batman.
Via his official twitter account.
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libradude | August 23, 18:59 CET
WhatsAStevedore | August 23, 19:02 CET
I'm interested to see how this goes!
sumogrip | August 23, 19:04 CET
Buffyfantic | August 23, 19:30 CET
MrArg | August 23, 19:35 CET
I just can't see Affleck as the Dark Knight no matter how hard I try though....
alcabongTV | August 23, 19:38 CET
electricspacegirl | August 23, 20:14 CET
Bunnies | August 23, 20:17 CET
The Hollywod Reporter has a story up indicating that Affleck has signed a multi picture deal.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-ben-affleck-said-yes-613658
Buffyfantic | August 23, 21:13 CET
Caroline | August 23, 22:57 CET
Simon | August 23, 22:59 CET
Dude Meister | August 24, 00:21 CET
redeem147 | August 24, 01:38 CET
Is Affleck gonna play all the bat characters now? Dracula? Falke in Die Fledermaus? The rapping Robin Williams bat in a reboot of Ferngully? Or will he go in the other direction with the whole sonar thing next and play a fishing boat?
Joking aside, I've never really had a problem with Affleck. He's been miscast a few times, and he's got some limitations, but I don't think he's a terrible actor (and I definitely don't think he was the worst part of Daredevil - that award goes to the pacing and the dull fight scenes). The one thing I'm curious about, though, is what his Batman and Bruce Wayne voices will sound like, and how they'll be different. He's kind of high-pitched, but I'd rather hear a high-pitched half-whisper than the awful growly thing Bale did (so I hope he won't follow in Bale's footsteps). We all hear Kevin Conroy in our heads when we think of Batman, but we all love Mark Hamill as the joker, and yet Heath Ledger's very different performance was widely accepted as unexpectedly excellent, so maybe Ben will throw a curveball and hit it out of the park and holy crap I think I just made some kind of sports metaphor.
I'm more worried about the script. I have no idea why WB doesn't just put Paul Dini or Joe Kelly or someone else who is known for knowing what to do with these characters in some kind of writer or story consultant role.
GreatMuppetyOdin | August 24, 02:16 CET
He might have made a good Joker, but his comic style, which he seems unable to shake (but can amplify), has doomed this promised “serious” treatment of Bob Kane’s character to the same tired, boring level of artificial “camp” that made the TV series a hit yet simultaneously doomed it to an early cancellation." -- LA Times, 1988.
Then there's DanielCraigIsNotBond.com, a protest group about the news Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond. They got in newspapers. On TV. Everywhere. DANIEL CRAIG WILL RUIN THE FRANCHISE!@:":£! Now they're a Bond fan site.
Anybody remember the internet when Heath Ledger was cast as The Joker? Those days were hilarious. Almost universal hate.
Also, Dichen Lachman getting cast in Dollhouse. I remember the 'she's a terrible soap actress!' comments.
One thing is for sure, by the way. The studio knew full well what the reaction would be. This is all free publicity for them.
[ edited by gossi on 2013-08-24 11:36 ]
gossi | August 24, 02:36 CET
lecter | August 24, 02:44 CET
As for this news, with the crazy online backlash it's nice to hear a more positive voice (especially since Joss is such a big name in geekery). Kevin Smith giving the ok would normally help but he's biased :P. All my fellow geek friends have been indifferent and skeptical at worst. I would've wanted a younger Bats but Affleck fits the older, Frank Miller Batman better than most of the names I've heard mentioned (side note: please, dear god, do not make him call himself "the goddamn Batman"). He's not my ideal but I'm hopeful. Besides, I can go on a Kevin Conroy binge if he disappoints me :P.
luciddreams | August 24, 03:16 CET
Even so, I really don't see how Affleck fits the 'older and grizzlier' version of Batman they were supposedly going for, and I do have doubts about his Batman voice as well...
Bayne | August 24, 03:51 CET
embers | August 24, 04:00 CET
KingofCretins | August 24, 04:15 CET
That said, I don't think he'll be terrible, he'll probably just be OK-ish, and the movie will most likely be the same, just as MOS was. I don't expect greatness.
[ edited by TimeTravellingBunny on 2013-08-24 21:19 ]
TimeTravellingBunny | August 24, 04:17 CET
After my disappointment in MoS, I'm way more concerned about "the material" (writing, directing choices) than I am about Affleck as Bruce Wayne.
OneTeV | August 24, 04:31 CET
Superman was always my favorite as a kid, and I really enjoyed most of "Man of Steel", surprised how bad a rap it gets. It didn't have to be "Batman Begins" to still be pretty good. A couple choices I didn't care for, but at least they weren't grossly inconsistent with Superman's history as a character.
KingofCretins | August 24, 04:37 CET
N27 | August 24, 05:25 CET
Mare | August 24, 07:33 CET
ManEnoughToAdmitIt | August 24, 07:37 CET
As to Affleck - my initial reaction wasn't positive. I'm absolutely sure they could get someone better for the role. However, he probably isn't the worst choice either. Guess I'll have to wait and see how it turns out.
edit: I just noticed that there's now an online petition to the studio asking to have Affleck removed from the picture - if you're so inclined...
[ edited by steverogers on 2013-08-24 20:47 ]
steverogers | August 24, 07:52 CET
libradude | August 24, 08:55 CET
So either he pulls it off or fails. Now I have to ask, is Joss being supportive as a fan of comics and movies? Or is he being supportive as the direct competition? Both? Either way, Joss wins.
GimpyD | August 24, 09:08 CET
Brutus | August 24, 09:33 CET
bobw1o | August 24, 09:41 CET
Tonya J | August 24, 10:02 CET
And I'm pretty sure you knew it was a typo, you just tried to score a cheap shot. Insert roll eye.
TimeTravellingBunny | August 24, 12:19 CET
* I really scored at the library that day. Also took out American Beauty, Born Yesterday, and The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari; a truly unpleasant afternoon and evening.
[ edited by DaddyCatALSO on 2013-08-24 21:26 ]
DaddyCatALSO | August 24, 12:26 CET
Superman/Batman (I assume the title will be some variant) will already have a strong supporting cast with Perry and Lois and probably Ma Kent as well. The pieces are there mostly in favor of a very entertaining movie, which Man of Steel was.
KingofCretins | August 24, 15:33 CET
I believe the static is from the disappointment that Christian Bale decided not to play the role. Really, any actor stepping into that character will catch heat as of now.
I say give him a shot.
Madhatter | August 24, 16:54 CET
Ronin | August 24, 18:13 CET
KingofCretins | August 24, 20:01 CET
As for MoS, I definitely have some strong nitpicks but it's light years better than Superman Returns. If they can learn from their mistakes they might do okay. They did prove they could handle Batman pretty well before, even if Nolan is no longer at the helm.
luciddreams | August 24, 20:28 CET
The real interesting thing is some are reporting (rumoring?) Warner Brothers signed Affleck for multiple films. Post-Superman/Batman, it would be interesting to see Affleck direct either a Justice League or a new Batman movie. As I'm more interested in what Affleck might bring to the table as a director rather than actor.
Matt_Fabb | August 24, 21:52 CET
Darkness | August 25, 04:03 CET
palehorse | August 25, 09:18 CET
steverogers | August 25, 09:38 CET
I'm glad Joss is being his classy self and openly supporting Affleck. I think WB should take that as a very good sign from the competition.
Mcjw_serenity | August 26, 08:24 CET
I think this film success depends more on Snyder than Affleck, a Supes, Batman cross over isn't going to be easy to pull off.
faneater | August 27, 11:03 CET