Is WB Grooming Ben Affleck For A BATMAN Trilogy?

Courtesy of Warner Bros.

Well, it took a couple of years before the world of comic book and DC fandom took a liking to the idea of actor Ben Affleck wearing the iconic cape and cowl as Batman for Warner Bros.'s currently-developing DC brand of superhero movielore. The latest Comic-Con teaser and images of the past year featuring Affleck in and out of costume has essentially drawn him as the prolific choice for the role in the eyes of the studio ahead of the remainder of titles to come, and the hype is nothing short of electric with seven months to go before catching his DC debut opposite Henry Cavill in Zack Snyder's Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice.

The film is readying for a release on March 25, 2016, and with post-production still underway, the fallout from Comic-Con this summer granted fans a major gift with the news of Affleck tapped to star in and direct a standalone Batman movie, pairing himself for scripting duties with DC Comics chief Geoff Johns. As such, it turns out that Snyder's movie is getting some meaty studio approval for his application of Affleck in the role with word from Den Of Geek now stating that Warner Bros. may be leaving the door open for what is being described as a "Golden deal" for the star. The news comes following a private screening of an unlocked version of the film in the last twenty four hours which the report's source suggests earned a standing ovation among its exclusive audience and talk of the possibility of building future DC movies around Affleck's performance for the next ten years with a trilogy of films.

This would actually make sense with the appearance of Batman thusfar seen in David Ayer's upcoming adaptation of Sucide Squad in conjunction with the foreseeable addition of actor Jared Leto who plays The Joker in the film; As integral as the character is in Batman's universe, and granted the report is later confirmed among the trades in future updates, I wouldn't rule out the possibility of seeing Affleck and Leto again, particularly if the reception of the +5 million view difference (as of this write-up) between the Suicide Squad and Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice as of this write up trailers are any sign worth pointing to.

Currently, Affleck's and Johns's The Batman is posied to take precedence once the actor is finished with an adaptation of the upcoming prohibition-era crime flick, Live By Night. Bearing in mind though, the latest news from Den Of Geek might be a factor in what's now happening with the shuffled release date set for the film now set for a 2017 opening, leaving room in 2016 for Affleck's assassin flick, The Accountant, to release on October 7.

Lots of pieces here are moving and things are happening here, so feel free to speculate away. Otherwise, stay tuned for more info.

H/T: Den Of Geek, THR
 

SDCC 2015: The New Extended Trailer For BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Is Here!

This will pretty much be one of the few memorable highlights from this year's installation of San Diego Comic-Con: It's this weekend's trailer for next year's Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice from director Zack Snyder. It's a battle between ideologies and very differing definitions of what it truly means to be a hero.

Someone will bleed, indeed. Check it out below!

Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice

Heroes Stand Together On The New EW Cover For BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE

The inevitable countdown as we approach Comic Con International: San Diego next weekend demands that fans be given something to look forward to. And, with specific regard to Warner Bros.'s plans to promote its slate including the March 25, 2016 release of Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice, we now have some extra gems courtesy of Entertainment Weekly with a new magazine cover and stills featuring our principle cast members, Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Gal Gadot, in and out of costume, including a pre-bald Lex Luthor played by Jesse Eisenberg.

SYNOPSIS:

Fearing the actions of a god-like super hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs.  And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

Check out the stills from EW in the gallery below!

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE (EW Coverage)

H/T: EW

Oh Look! The Damn Teaser For BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE Is Finally Here!

Well, it took a little handwringing thanks to an unceremonious leak, but Warner Bros. finally decided to release the first official trailer for the upcoming superhero showdown, Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice on March 25, 2016. No Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor and no Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman - we just see our two heroes highlit in various shots throughout a grim monologue that delves into contemplative theology pertaining to superheroes as "false gods" and their purpose compared to that of mortals. Of course, for our dear Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne opposite returning actor Henry Cavill following the destructive events in Man Of Steel a few years ago, clearly it's a bit more personal. Clearly.

There may be more than one trailer now that this one is out and about, as a second may actually grant its audience its previously-scheduled exclusive IMAX screening on Monday more new footage before a possible unveiling on May 15 in front of Mad Max: Fury Road. At any rate, at least this one is finally going viral and in much better quality, although while this isn't the first time a studio has suffered from an early trailer leak after a micro promo teaser (see Avengers: Age Of Ultron), it surely won't be the last, as frustrating as it is. Preferably, the first teaser trailer any day this week would have been fine without the overhype, but, I digress.

Nice save, WB...for now. As for the teaser...nice!!!