The Batman We Never Saw: Inside Ben Affleck’s Cancelled Masterpiece

[@DayLateGamerWill]

Ugh, this hurts sooo much knowing this is no longer a thing

[@THEMAX00000]

Who would ever thought we would miss Ben Affleck as Batman

[@omarbernal2408]

Same. Now I think hes actually the best Batman.

[@strongman5243]

@@omarbernal2408 same brah

[@magnawaves]

I did. He was badass and a fresh take that wasn't "muh parents" the whole time (yes yes, Martha). His solo movie could have tackled that in its own way for a bit, but he came in running in BvS

[@lytemike38]

We dont

[@berzerkerguts]

@@lytemike38 we do

[@GuyWebz]

Ben Affleck deserves his own Batman movie with Deathstroke as his main antagonist

[@fictionverse7292]

I would choose joker

[@mr.graten1718]

@@fictionverse7292 Williem dafoe

[@raajaa559]

Hell no keep Affleck as far away from Batman for the rest of eternity. Same goes with Cavill and Snyder.

[@theamazingherouniverse5260]

I agree

[@koorirk2898]

He doesn't wanna do it tho

[@DismemberTheAlamo]

I still think that Affleck was the best Bruce Wayne / Batman ever casted He has the balance of clean and sophisticated, but also rugged and war-torn. I think Affleck's personal life and mindset really helped solidify Bruce's persona and inner conflicts and deamons. I commend Ben for walking away, because if his heart wasn't in it, everything would have seem forced, and that's when you get all the cringe scenes in JL that Whedon added in.

[@тонкийчлен]

😂

[@jomainasdf1433]

I couldnt agree more with you. From his physique to the fighting style. Intimidation to the age and character's personality. He didnt just play great batman, but also a great Bruce Wayne. Far better than Robert Pattinson. I like Robert Pattinson as an actor. He could be the grown up Harry Potter at max maybe, but definitely not a Batman. He looked like a Catman. Everytime i see the new Batman movie poster anywhere. I would get pissed off. no joke. The only reason why they love it so much is because these people dont read the comic or watch the anime or cartoon of Batman.

[@BattleBrotherCasten]

No ones heart was in it,when the cast was treated like that.

[@yoashuain1]

Agreed, the Snyder Cut IS the definitive movie for all the fans. Lets help make Justice 2 happen.

[@traven27]

That whole franchise was forced from the beginning. Bale > Ben

[@BlaiseTighe]

The DCEU as a whole was a jumbled mess, but Affleck’s Batman/Bruce Wayne and Jeremy Irons as Alfred was brilliant whenever they were on screen. I know that it’s different actors, different world and different gadget tech, but it still somehow felt like a spiritual successor to TDK trilogy. I think that’s what Zach was going for since he tried to recast Bale as Batman and got Nolan to oversee the direction. Affleck just looks the part more than anything I’ve seen put to film.

[@elfsieben1450]

DC/Warner shouldn't have gone vor apeing Marvel in the first place but should have used the multiverse concept to advantage and focused on single standalone movies, each one creating a world of its own. Marvel's sameness between movies, the soap opera approach was bound to burn out at some time and create superhero fatigue - at least SUPERHERO MOVIE UNIFORMITY FATIGUE. DC/Warner could easily have dodged that problem by playing the MULTI-verse concept to strength. DC movies have always been great at creating UNIQUE WORLDS instead of just characters in superhero suits. Superman's Krypton & Fortress of Solitude & shiny Metropolis, Batman's dark cave and sinister Gotham City, Aquaman's Atlantis, Wonder Woman's Themyscira, Shazam's Rock of Eternity ... - all of these worlds need their unique look which should always be reflected in the aesthetic of their respective movies. Don't throw away DC's strength over Marvel! Warner simply doesn't understand the unique appeal of DC WORLDS.

[@memecliparchives2254]

@@elfsieben1450 Plus if we are going to apply the concept of a multiverse, they should embraced that they have multiple actors casted in same characters and tell different stories.

[@ernestocaro9802]

Ben Affleck as Batman and David Fincher behind the camera would have been amazing !

[@jjpitts1307]

Ben Affleck as Batman and Ben Affleck behind the camera would have been amazing as well...

[@dominicromero3109]

Dude perfect match

[@Lite727]

David Fincher needs to make a Question film

[@ernestocaro9802]

@@Lite727 damn! that's even more his style lol

[@MrRayDeaz]

Gavin O'Connor is a great director too. Watching Ben Affleck in the movie "The Accountant" is the dark and brutal of Ben that I want see more...

[@zillauniverse7208]

I really hope they revive this as an HBO Max miniseries #RestoreTheSnyderVerse

[@freetherapy-84]

When i first heard Ben would be the batman, i laughed. He promptly proved my apprehension to be misguided. He straight owned the character. If it weren't for Affleck, i wouldn't give Pattenson a shot in hell.

[@computerstuff8352]

Pretty sure Ben is a geek at heart, I mean he was great friends with Kevin Smith man!

[@Brentonius_III]

This comment is my exact line of thought about Pattinson I'm really keen to see what he brings to the character because of what afflek showed

[@wisespidey]

Pattinson is gonna nail it

[@theniteowl7007]

sure glad you appreciate a Batman who kills.

[@Ian-hj4yt]

@@sagnikmustafi2374 Clooney?

[@trystanhumphries3690]

Gareth Evans is perfect for a Deathstroke movie, Joe Manganiello is physically & visually perfect for the character, this just proves how WB don't have a clue how to initiate their own comic book universe, even more.

[@MrRayDeaz]

If Gareth Evans directing Deathstroke in a style like The Raid movie i probably shitting on my pants

[@isaacvargas3156]

@@MrRayDeaz gareth Edwards was pitching a deathstroke movie since the early 2010s and his version would have been amazing

[@brett2015]

We got robbed of this movie 😭

[@crozraven]

There might be some hope but it would not be "actual" Deathstroke movie. Gareth Evans is now making new movie HAVOC starring Tom Hardy as he also got Netflix deal, similarly with Zack Snyder had Netflix deals with AoTD movie/universe. Here is the previs test action by stunts of HAVOC: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXKyZKBtf7GDpZI

[@josefvickers]

Affleck was the bomb in Phantoms yo.

[@anxioussamurai9017]

What really kills me is that Affleck was using David Fincher's "The Game", one of my absolute favorite films, as an influence on the movie. When I heard that, I knew his Batman movie was going to be on another level of awesome.

[@1973vanguard]

yep. his script was based off of elements from the game (which was one of the greatest Fincher movies of all time in my opinion) and Arkham Asylum video game. His script was epic.

[@supermagnumable]

With how impossible things became possible like releasing the Snyder Cut, I hope we’ll see Ben’s Batman movie in a few years.

[@davetheimpaler204]

HBO Max would be crazy to not want a live-action Batman series on their service. Give Affleck the budget and let him do whatever he wants for 10 episodes or so, it would be huge. The same with Snyder's Justice League 2 as a series.

[@ForEternia]

Do you know of any news of an Ayercut of Suicide Squad? I've heard alot of rumors but nothing confirmed

[@supermagnumable]

@@ForEternia right now we’re in that awkward phase where we’re all waiting for word from Snyder or HBO Max that they’re #RestoringTheSnyderVerse So there’s a lot of rumors and speculation going around, we just gotta be patient.

[@Ian-hj4yt]

We won't

[@Isaacisaperson4677]

@@ForEternia yeah its not happening the only reason the Snyder Cut was released was to get people to subscribe to HBO Max Jame's Gunn's Suicide Squad is coming out so they are obviously not going to release the "ayer cut" also the film is so bad no "cut" could fix it

[@gatheringwolves]

yeah it breaks my heart that ben affleck never got his solo batman movie, i really liked him as batman.

[@editx842]

well he quits dont make things up cultlist

[@somniato7759]

Happy that Ben's Batman movie is getting some traction rn

[@irvingramirez2335]

Yep

[@dcmarvelcomicfans9458]

Who?

[@γιουργια]

Hope it gets made or at least repurposed in a HBO max miniseries

[@manicassassin4542]

Me too. He always did such a good brooding protagonist. I still feel something every time he walks his cold concrete apartment in daredevil. Always thought it was super under rated how he did in superhero movies

[@KJ_1810]

Why is everyone acting like Ben wanted to continue. He even admitted he lost his passion for the film and character. He’s openly admitted this.

[@trevorminyard8885]

I wish they'd release that script at least. I'd love to read that. Deathstroke is my favorite villain and this plot sounds perfect for him

[@Jared_Wignall]

While Affleck isn’t my favorite Batman, but he did a fine job with the material he was given. It’s a shame he wasn’t able to make his own Batman film as he’s a talented director and would likely been able to make his Batman better than we’ve seen already. But due to not getting the script the way he wanted it and his own personal problems happening, I see how this didn’t happen. Hopefully, he’ll be able to be Batman a few more times as long as he’s up to it as I’d rather he leave before he’s tired of doing Batman then continuing to play the part after the enthusiasm he had is gone.

[@sethxtekken]

Did you give him / saw a solo movie of him to say "not favorite batman" its just hard to judge upon 2 movies that is no focused on him

[@Ian-hj4yt]

@@sethxtekken don't be a drama queen, he's telling the truth

[@sethxtekken]

@@Ian-hj4yt dont be a negative one sigh judging assface, give people a chance, thats the truth

[@Ytomany]

He literally never got a chance with all the bullshit behind the camera.

[@sethxtekken]

@@Ytomany👌🏼

[@NCBCSPRINGRETREAT]

Ben "lost his passion" because of Geoff Johns. He LOVES Batman. He signed on because of ZACK, when Zack left and Geoff was in charge, it wasn't at all what he originally signed on for.

[@MigIgg]

Well that sucks

[@IronTonyStark]

Been lost his passion upon seeing and hearing both the critical and audience reactions to Batman v Superman. He was already sad and despondent at that point. Best costume for an onscreen Batman yet with an actor in the best shape yet, but still missing the mark...through no fault of Ben's. Doesn't help either that his personal life was in turmoil at around the same time. I'm sure Ben does love Batman. Kevin Smith has said as much. You know else loves Batman too? Geoff Johns. You know who else has written Batman too, in 3 full sized hardcover graphic novel length stories as well as on the Justice League series for over 4 years, as well as in numerous company wide event stories and guest starring appearances on other character's series? Geoff Johns again.

[@NCBCSPRINGRETREAT]

@@IronTonyStark lol

[@IronTonyStark]

@@NCBCSPRINGRETREAT What you lol'ing at?

[@gamemediafan1714]

But Ben wrote this original script of The Batman WITH Geoff Johns.....

[@SIKE01]

BEN AFFLECK should have been a standalone BATMAN in FRANK MILLER's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS

[@elfsieben1450]

True.

[@NukaCola514]

There's already an animated film and it's great, I don't think any live action movie would do it justice

[@comidacomunista]

I hope one day we'll see Ben as an old Batman, in TDKR or Batman Beyond

[@ToyFiend]

Batman v superman already plagiarized the dark Knight returns. They already blew that opportunity

[@darkroninmarvel]

Hey AT&T, is there a chance to bring Affleck's The Batman as a mini-series? Because it seems WB is not interesting in making money

[@davetheimpaler204]

There's a lot of signs pointing to Affleck's Batman and the Snyderverse continuing on HBO Max, at least, after the success of Snyder's Justice League. For example, they just cancelled the New Gods movie, which would have featured a different version of Darkseid than Snyder's.

[@FlyingArtz.]

@@davetheimpaler204 they did??

[@theboi1885]

Discovery*

[@Ian-hj4yt]

@@davetheimpaler204 it wasn't a sucess lol

[@davetheimpaler204]

@@Ian-hj4yt No, it was a pretty huge success. Lol

[@banebasara53]

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[@robertmoore8545]

Hang in there, man! There are always little things to hold onto, to get you through. You got this!

[@banebasara53]

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[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

@@banebasara53 hers cacelled flick supervoid could take a look at younever herd ofvsam ramis warcraft film that he never got to make

[@cmonster67]

Ben's Batman movie backstory has some similarities with "Superman Lives." Both should have been made.

[@klasicktha1]

Superman Lives ....nah! Glad that fell apart

[@aurahoneydew9607]

I have yet to hear about a scrapped DC movie I wouldn't kill to see. Even the Jack Black Green Lantern sounds weird but I'm down.

[@ericathompsen8110]

After seeing the image of him betrayed as Deathstroke it is a real shame that the movie may never be made it is the type of project I think fans would have loved.

[@stevenbrodowski5471]

Let’s have more Batfleck! #RestoreTheSnyderverse

[@606films9]

We were supposed to get a Cyborg AND Green Lantern movie this year😭

[@juanduran7468]

History repeating itself. This is this generation's Michael Keaton/Tim Burton scenario

[@grimcity]

Ben's take on Batman is severely underrated. I thought he did a fantastic job in Bats vs Supes (the Snyder cut or whatever it was called). Hell, the warehouse scene alone was worth it.

[@SupervoidCinema]

The Warehouse fight really is a spectacular scene.

[@whyequalswhat]

@@SupervoidCinema Yeah, I love he brutally murders all those people for no reason. Especially after he's been "redeemed" by Superman. Fuck BVS

[@jonathangoode546]

❤️👍👍👍👍. Yeah that’s how Batman throws Down .

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Ben Affleck turned out to be an incredible Batman and Bruce Wayne.

[@Ian-hj4yt]

Nope

[@elijahdalbroi433]

@@Ian-hj4yt Why?

[@pointysidedown]

His facial hair looked dirty, his voice was too deep, and he overacted. I couldn't get past the first 15 minutes. Cringed me right out

[@JohnDoe-yi4xd]

As long as he's solo or in an Injustice type of film. Batman does not belong in the Justice League. It gets campy!

[@elijahdalbroi433]

Opinions are Opinions

[@jobsmine]

Whether you like Ben or not.. we all know he deserved his solo Batman film. Man was insane and accurate to the comic The Dark Knight. He’s brutal, strong, giant and fearless. I’ve seen it in that 4 minute scene in BvS.

[@johnnydi2203]

That scene kicks ass...but it's really all Zack Snyder, the cinematographer, the choreographer, and the stunt-team. Ben has very little to do with that scene.

[@jobsmine]

@@johnnydi2203 Zack is actually a hit and miss as a director. Most if his films seem to be convoluted. 300, sucker punch, army of the dead, bvs are not an A grade film but a B.

[@bleeneo101]

Single handedly one of the greatest Batman scenes in the history of the character. Ben did deserve a solo film and 2 hours of him fighting every villain he put in Arkham like a Game of Death style film. It would have been probably the best Batman film of all time.

[@Ian-hj4yt]

Hell no

[@johnnydi2203]

@@jobsmine Agreed.

[@skxlter5747]

U can tell from the interviews he was so furious n annoyed on the inside of people's always asking him about the batman like let the man breathe no wonder he was an alcoholic at the time. Live by night was a good movie and DC should focus more on grounded characters that deal with gangster noir settings.

[@loganwithlightsabers3051]

Closest we got to the Batfleck movie was the scene in ZSJL with Lex and Slade on the yacht that was supposed to lead into the Batfleck movie but wb butchered it into a legion of doom teaser or whatever tf that was supposed to be

[@IronTonyStark]

I like how absolutely not 1 single viewer seems to care HOW Lex Luthor just casually knows Batman secret identity out of thin air for no apparent reason. Nobody seems to care how he discovered his identity, where he discovered his identity. Surely that would be a very important development worth actually showing people?

[@batmanvdeadpool1934]

@@IronTonyStark did you watch BvS sir ?

[@IronTonyStark]

@@batmanvdeadpool1934 Yes, in the theater and again when the Director's Cut edition was released on home video. Did you?

[@ianbrennan9635]

@@IronTonyStark I assumed it was because Luthor had been studying Earth's meta humans, partially in preparation for setting Batman and Superman against each other. If Luthor figured out who Superman was, wouldn't it be logical to assume he figured out who Batman was, too?

[@IronTonyStark]

@@ianbrennan9635 At this point, any viewer can assume anything because none of the movies explain how. A big revelation like that should happen on-screen...or at the bare minimum, explained on-screen. 🧐

[@YankeePendragon]

What gets me? Why doesn't WB (or whoever owns them now) just commission the existing script and either animate it and/or make a novel out of it? Yes, its a massive shame the live-action movie itself will never get made, but there are other avenues these things can be done. The lack of imagination here is utterly appalling.

[@DGenerationMC]

I'd love to see Ben Affleck's The Batman as a comic book or an animated movie/series. Hell, I could say the same for other cancelled comic book films that were left open-ended.

[@WaterMeLoan64]

There is a comic for the Cancelled Batman 3 by Tim Burton!

[@O.W_Films]

We want both of those damm movies Bens and Deathstroke origins BOTH!!!!

[@DarksaberForce]

Instead WB green-lit Birds of Prey which had nothing to do with its own source material.

[@cptcap7531]

I actually loved Batfleck, the Batman v Superman ultimate version was actually really good in my opinion.

[@SupervoidCinema]

I agree. Loved it.

[@davidjames579]

IMO it's the best DCEU Superman film. Man Of Steel was a fantastic set-up, but BvS UE pulls it all together. It's also flows so well, it never feels longer than 2hrs (it's 3hrs). The Theatrical Cut is bad and conversely feels longer than it's 2.5hrs. BvS UE is a better realization than the Snyder Cut of JL.

[@Sperg10]

Dude you can tell Ben got annoyed with everyone asking him about the movie

[@raingeart1]

Ben Affleck, the best Batman in the DCCU the villains do not dominate the scenes he is in

[@MrBlack252]

The closest we will ever get to a Ben Affleck Batman movie is if you play Arkham City with Ben Afflecks Batman skin

[@mccarthy5825]

When Ben mentioned that the Tim Miller directed Batman/Deathstroke fight from Arkham Origins was EXACTLY what he was going for, and cast Joe Manginallo, AND the look of him... I just thought how effin 👌 it would be to see. Knowing we would see detective Batman, more of the frenetic energy of how Batfleck fights, the whole look and style of Batfleck of it... Seeing Slade take him apart...Maybe even John Cleese as Wintergreen... it was great seeing Joe again and Ben FINALLY meet Letoker in Snyders JL.... Esai Morales did a great job in Titans but this REALLY sucks that we never got Ben's The Batman. I really hope that HBO Max ponies up the cash and we get a 3-4hr miniseries... We get a rogues gallery, more Jeremy Irons, more Joe, more JD Simmons... I'm not super hyped for The Batman we are getting and I just hope the Flash leaves door open for Batfleck but the more I see about this amazing project the more it sucks that we won't be getting this movie.

[@The_CHAMP_76]

I'd sit through a Ben Affleck standalone Batman Arkham Series

[@itsjustalol8916]

Ben affleck shows us a batman that we have never seen His voice I love it Affleck told he will do batman role but there were a lot of people who came again again to ask questions about his batman and then he got really irritated

[@s4m_1223]

Next videos: - Ridley Scott’s I Am Legend - Unmade Jurassic Park sequels - Long history of Wonder Woman movie (Including Joss Whedon’s Wonder Woman) - Long history of Ant-Man movie (Including Edgar Wright’s Ant-Man) - Long history of Doctor Strange movie - George Miller’s Justice League Mortal - Guillermo Del Toro’s At the Mountain of Madness - Unmade American Godzilla remake

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

Saemin kang g what about the cancelled bobba fett solo movie

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

Saemin kang did you see my comment

[@s4m_1223]

@@zacharyjochumsen9677 +George Lucas’s Sequel Trilogy

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

@@s4m_1223 oh yeah that and the bobba fett solo movie

[@harmlesspotato2973]

So sad that we never get to see this masterpiece of a movie

[@rodrigojacome7471]

I think you summarized "The Batman's" troublesome development best by calling it a missed opportunity. The movie would've provided some much-needed characterization for the DCEU's version of the Dark Knight. Ben Affleck's Batman could've been something interesting with Joe Manganello on board and someone passionate to direct.

[@youngconfidence8666]

It’s literally insane how i was completely against Ben Affleck playing Batman when it was first announced and now all I want is him in the role, he’s my favorite Batman. Long live the Snyder verse!! I’m grateful we got what we did.

[@bensfitness-ux7jk]

Should do a video on the cancelled justice league movie from 2008 or whenever it was

[@abuubaidahal-muhajir6476]

Seeing the way Matt Reeves handled Batman, I’m not so sad this movie didn’t go thru production. At the same time it would be cool to see the vision Ben Affleck had come to life.

[@rover5058]

It was horrible. So many inconsistencies in the movie and the script was braindead. It's actually the worst batman movie i've ever seen...and this is coming from a diehard batman fan. Matt reeves doesn't understand batman. I think pattinson acted well, but his acting couldn't save the horrible dialogue. On the other hand if snyder got his hands on a solo batfleck movie it would be a masterpiece, everything batman should be...a live action arkham batman !

[@benmalsky9834]

@@rover5058 Ouch

[@benmalsky9834]

Yeah, I love Reeves’ film, but it is fun to imagine what could have been.

[@nihongochopsocky808]

@rover5058 Going into it, I was excited to hear they were taking a more crime thriller approach to Batman.But when I heard Matt Reeves was directing, I wasn't sure about the outcome.Wasnt a fan of his other films and he has a tendency to show he get bored cause I get bored while watching his films.i saw it a few times and think its overrated.The only thing I like about the film is the beginning, the I am the shadows.Thats about all I think they got right in this mess which many of the actors felt like they were overacting.Maybe they just should've got David Finch himself to direct.Im definitely NOT seeing the sequel!

[@ccole99]

I feel so bad about the fact that no more detective story edgy everything that they said all those magic keywords ended up being in the Batman anyway even the name the Batman!!!

[@charlesrocks]

It’s a damn shame we’re not getting this movie

[@Dcent_K]

I feel like this is the first time when the actors wanted to play a character but the STUDIO is the one refusing to cooperate. I think it usually goes the other way around.

[@a.madison9625]

How could you come to that conclusion after watching Affleck say he lost his passion for it? he dropped out all on his own, WB was disapponted because they had spent years waiting for him to write the script and get ready to direct it. When he quit, he left them in the lurch, they lost all the momentum they had from the Snyder films, and it took another five years before they had a solo Batman movie. None of that was WB's fault, Affleck quit on them to go to rehab. WB wasn't the one who refused to cooperate, this was all on Affleck.

[@shade2138]

A fight scene between Deathstroke and Batman Arkham Origins style... SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!

[@Timmichanga361]

I have always felt, since Batman v Superman, that had WB supported Snyder, Cavill and Affleck the DCEU would be so much more successful today. Warner NEVER put its weight and support behind them and today we are left without a proper foundation for the DCEU. A scrambled continuity. Characters dropped or recast. Brand new incarnations with every new movie. Reboots and retellings. This is all entirely the fault of Warner Bros and not Snyder Affleck orCavill..

[@vineetdesai6396]

It is Snyders fault aswell as WBs. Both are to blame.

[@andrewsouthworth9730]

Even though I loved Matt Reeves Batman film and i cant wait for the sequel, I do wish Ben Affleck's Batman film was made because it sounds like it would have been amazing.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Ben Affleck is great as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Jeromy Irons is the perfect Alfred.

[@ΠαοΤασοςΠαο]

I agree with you.i also liked the actor j.k.simmons who played commissioner gordon.i think w.b. should give affleck a chance to play his own batman movies like bale did.pattinson sucks to me and i think his movie will be a flop.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

@@ΠαοΤασοςΠαο Imagine Heath Legers Joker up against Ben Afflecks Batman - that would have been great.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

@@ΠαοΤασοςΠαο I’ll have to watch it again to place jk.Simmons,it’s been a while

[@ΠαοΤασοςΠαο]

@@redpillnibbler4423 i havent seen the(joker) movie so i cant have an opinion for phoenix.although many people agree withyou so i have to do it too

[@kamdan2011]

Affleck cursed himself in 2006 when he said, "By playing a superhero in Daredevil, I have inoculated myself from ever playing another superhero ... Wearing a costume was a source of humiliation for me and something I wouldn't want to do again soon." (Sounds of Silence plays)

[@bleeneo101]

When Affleck was first cast as Batman I was pissed for years, until Batman V Superman came out and the warehouse scene happened. It was one of the greatest Batman fight scenes of all time. Not better than all of Nolan's trilogy but it was single handed the best fight scene in any live action Batman film. After that Ben grew on me and I liked his cameos in the other films, I didn't think they were long enough. Than I heard he was making his own Batman film and I felt if it was like the Arkham Knight games and more like the warehouse scene and put it in like a Game of Death type setting where it was all fighting and 90% all Batman just fighting everyone he put in Arkham it would be incredible. The end boss would be of course Leto's Joker where they could finally be united and possibly have one of the greatest Batman films ever made. But then of course Warner Brothers step in and cancel everything and now we are getting a new Batman totally different and more of the same rehashed storylines with more flashbacks of his parents getting killed and just Things we have seen way too much already and everything I personally am really tired of. I think Robert Pattinson is an ok choice as a young Batman but as far as being excited for it I'm really not and could care less.

[@saifurrahman3420]

How was The Batman

[@reinaldocaraballo4657]

@@saifurrahman3420 Very good film great villain Robert did a fine job qs a tortured inexperienced unsure batman and lost Bruce Wayne and Zoe Kravitz was a great Catwoman slick sexy and angrily driven you should check it out also thought it was the best on screen Jim Gordon so far.

[@mo6live]

By now we should stop caring about whose casted as what until the final product

[@oosa358]

The great thing is that Ben can be 60 -70 years old and we can still get a frank miller’s type dark knight returns movie

[@shazam007]

This makes me hate Warner bros more lol

[@Mr.Floyd1984]

Can somebody just call in a hit for Warner Brothers already

[@christopherrapczynski204]

Its on them to choose scripts with good writing and hire good writers to revise them.

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

@@christopherrapczynski204 you ever herd of the canceled bobba fett solo movie

[@RoyalDemon]

Hire deathstroke

[@unfathomablepotato3517]

Bruh what

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

@@unfathomablepotato3517 I was taking about the bobba fett solo movie

[@JohnBradford14]

The worst part of this is that the new Batman movie coming out DOES look really good! It's very conflicting!

[@andrewweisel438]

I had a dream last night that Ben played Batman in the Nolan movies ❤️

[@magallanesagustin4952]

Affleck's Batman deserves a tv series on HBO Max.

[@Tekkaman1994]

I got really excited when it was announced that Ben Affleck's Batman was getting his own stand alone movie. Joe Magenello's Deathstoke showing up at the end of Justice League talking with Lex Luthor was interesting, but it was done to set up Justice League 2, as we know know. So the original intention of that scene was to set up the stand alone Batman movie. That would have really cool to see Batman go up against Deathstroke! This was a huge blunder on Warner Bros. part. It's fine that Ben Affleck decided to not direct it, and Matt Reeves was hired to direct. He's a good director. Ben Affleck then could have focused on playing Bruce Wayne and Batman well. I don't care to see The Batman with Robert Pattenson. I'd rather skip it since it's not going be part of the DCEU.

[@ajtaylor8750]

Ben Affleck didn't get the true opportunity to cement himself as the best live-action Batman of all-time, but if we got the Snyder Cut of Justice League who's to say we can't get Batfleck back for his own film or mini-series on HBO Max.

[@josedias5978]

I fully SUPPORT BEN AFFLECK 1000 PERCENT

[@josedias5978]

Thank you

[@g.l.sparrow9750]

Preach. He has gotten the worst rap for his effort, but I personally think he CRUSHED it as the caped crusader

[@josedias5978]

@@g.l.sparrow9750 I Respect your opinion. But I BELIEVE IN BEN AFFLECK'S BATMAN PLEASE RESPECT THAT

[@thedarkknight5239]

even though the writers did bat fleck wrong, ben still did the best batman and bruce Wayne performance

[@josedias5978]

@@thedarkknight5239 I like to be an adult about this really I understand, I know that Ben AFFLECK is the best BATMAN and Bruce Wayne in my heart

[@NTEDOG561]

I’m so pissed we are not getting this!

[@Thespeedrap]

I wish Affleck would had worked with me to direct the movie it would had been great.Ive been a fan of Batman since I was a kid and still am fascinated by him over the rest of them.

[@Twiz4271]

Ben is "the Batman" until someone else comes along and replaces him. He's one of the best translations of Bruce Wayne/Batman from animated movies and comics and aced the character to the letter. Henry Cavill is also "the Man of Steel", until he's replaced. I hope The Batman can become a reality at some point

[@omniframe8612]

The more joe talked the more my heart raced and my eyes just got watery smh this shit would have been amazing

[@rjsway78]

This is the Batman movie I want to see…

[@emotee3523]

Excellent vid, thanks for taking the time to compile the info. Definitely a tragic missed opportunity of a film. However, don't totally rule it out, fans petitioned the "Snyder Cut" of J.L, and look where we are today: A comic book master piece.

[@liamdean3478]

As a fan of the Snyderverse, I hope to do sth with my colleagues within two years, namely a demo of UE5 showcasing an open world of Superman and Batman in the DCEU. It will be posted on my channel and crowdfunding will be initiated. I hope to revive the Snyderverse through video-games.

[@Kyle7K]

Quite sad. When Ben was announced as Batman, myself like so many thought...yuk. He turned out to be my favorite version of Batman. It's sad he never had a solo movie. He was at best a co-star, and that is very unfortunate.

[@nicolelooton6134]

I think the pressure got 2 him in the end!!! Its so much pressure and after bvs and josstice leagues reactions he probly shit himself

[@brettcooper3893]

Part of the problem with DCEU is that they use different actors from their television counterparts. Look at Star Trek: you couldn't have somebody else play Picard on the TNG films. It would be inconsistent. Why not have Manu Bennet play Deathstroke in the movie? Grant Gustin as Flash. And even Stephen Amell if Green Arrow were to be in a film (which it was rumored that Arrow was going to be in a Justice League film). Marvel uses the same actors to play the same characters on Agents of SHIELD that appear in the movies. It creates consistency.

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

@jon orlando yeah wb is doing the multiverse thing now

[@benmalsky9834]

Regardless of not getting this version of the film, I’m immensely satisfied at the movie that we got from Matt Reeves.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

And I was immensely bored to death by it, because it was nothing treading old waters again and again, and not in an interesting way. Early years and super "grounded in reality" ? Begins. Villain who has a vendetta against big criminals ? Mask of the Phantasm. Penguin and Catwoman ? Returns.

[@benmalsky9834]

@@yrooxrksvi7142 It was pretty different enough that it was worthwhile.

[@wackydude2137]

@@yrooxrksvi7142 agreed. Wish we got the Ben affleck Batman film

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@benmalsky9834 No,it wasn't

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@wackydude2137 Batman being stalked by Deathstroke, via mind games and being trapped in Arkham. Such a superior premise.

[@spaceodds1985]

Good video, and even though I’m not a fan of BvS (IMO the Heavens Gate of superhero films) Affleck sold a tired and mature Bruce Wayne brilliantly. Major shame his Batman film never reached fruition.

[@christovrea4273]

A cautionary tale about how studio execs are their own worst enemy

[@jti13]

Bring Ben back with Joe but have Evans of The Raid to direct! Warner Bros make it happen!

[@bobgarlen]

I was kinda hoping you'd cover the unmade Superman Returns sequel "Superman Unchained"

[@brockharrington9065]

It really is disheartening to watch Ben’s passion and vigor for the project and his role in the DC movies fade over time. I’ve personally never understood the Ben Affleck hate, and it sucks to see his disappointment in something that would’ve been a great new direction for his career.

[@Rei_Tatekei]

Nolanites are triggered that he kills

[@matthewsheehan546]

Cause it was taken from him

[@ivannavi771]

This film sounds so amazing.

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

Ivan navi you ever herd of the cancelled bobba fett solo movie

[@Kaisaccountt]

I like Pattinson as Batman but it would’ve been amazing to see affleck in his solo Batman movie.

[@Saje3D]

Meanwhile the folks at Marvel are kicking names and taking ass. On TV, no less. One bloody shield later...

[@gamemediafan1714]

Sorry but that's not exactly true. Phase 4 so far is very dissapointing. Shang chi is the best it's got so far and even that wasn't anything special.

[@jpdilley]

This just makes me so incredibly sad. All I want is this movie. That’s it.

[@sergiocepeda3778]

Love Batfleck, really hope this movie comes soon.

[@VigilanteVegan]

He seems so passionate about Deathstroke. He should play him in another universe.

[@porassrivastava8242]

Joe was genuinely so excited I feel so bad, he was such a fanboy throughout the process.

[@DarthKato]

Ben Affleck's Batman is my favorite take on the Dark Knight, and it breaks my heart that we will probably never see a solo movie with him in it. The fact I didn't like The Batman movie we did get, only adds salt to the wound.

[@camryle12]

Ben i would love to see you as the bat man again please reconsider...#💯

[@katherinealvarez9216]

5:56 sounds like a man who had to do Gigli and never ever wants a repeat.

[@blossomfirefan123]

WB lost my interest and money after calling Snyder fans TOXIC and REPREHENSIVE

[@MasonMcLeodFilms]

haha they really are though

[@deraltetrekkie6088]

@@MasonMcLeodFilms Indeed, some are. For example these idiots, who are just posting, that they want to "restore the Snyder Verse" and then start to review-bomb other movies, since "mimimi, you don't listen to us". No one has to listen to you, kids. Take it or leave it, love it or hate it.

[@fortelewisandrew2426]

They're not TOXIC just passionate. - Henry Cavill

[@deraltetrekkie6088]

@@fortelewisandrew2426 No, they're pretty much toxic.

[@gamemediafan1714]

I'll be 100 percent honest, I agree that this DCEU verison of The Batman that was gonna be done by Affleck sounds petty cool and would've redeemed his character from BvS and JL. That being said..... I do honestly really like the direction Matt Reeves is taking. I like that it's a DC Black Label film as it allows for more creativity with the story. And I like the cast. I'm sorry, Robert Pattinson is a really good actor. Twilight was not a good franchise at all and Pattinson was not that good in those films, but the movies he's done after that are actually really good and his performances are awesome in them. I saw The Devil All the Time and The Lighthouse, he was great in those films. I think that for the type of Batman character that Reeves is going for with a young Bruce Wayne in his first couple years of crime-fighting, Pattinson's casting seems to fit really well. And I like the others as well. Paul Dano played a convincing mentally ill person in Prisoners so I really think he'll nail the Riddler. Colin Ferrel looks like he'll be a fun Penguin. Zoe Kravitz looks like a decent Catwoman. I like the detective crime noir style that the film's going for as well. Will this movie be good? I have no idea. For all we know it could totally suck and the cast could also totally suck. But so far, it looks like it'll be good. The loss of Affleck's film is a big one for DC, but what Reeves is doing now seems to be promising. I'm mainly saying this cause I've seen a lot of DCEU and Snyder fans that are shitting on Pattinson and the film altogether because of stupid rumors that were proven false. I understand being somewhat disappointed with Affleck's film not going anywhere, but that doesn't mean that The Batman (2022) is gonna be awful. EDIT: Saw the movie. A solid 8 - 8.5/10 type of movie. Not as good what Nolan did IMO but still a damn close second. It's got some problems (James Gordon isn't that interesting and isn't as reliable/proactive as other versions. He's got to rely on Batman to solve everything. And Catwoman, while not awful, did noticeably just serve as a plot device to push the mystery forward). But overall the other characters were handled well, especially Batman himself.

[@the-boring-car-guy]

Ah man this is just depressing as hell to watch. I can't wait for batinson but I also desperately want this masterpiece.

[@mroriginalabides6730]

It is a shame. It sounded like a wet dream for those wanted to see the best of batmans rogue gallery

[@Andy-li2px]

WB really stands on its own way to make epic movies, its so sad

[@jaredguffey1185]

I’m here from the future and it looks like he could be in his own movie within the next 3-4years.

[@MichaelWilliams-bw6he]

I watched this entire video constantly facepalming and exclaiming Goddamnit. This would have been such an amazing film. All we can hope for is the #restorethesnyderverse movement to succeed. I hope one day I can look back on my comment on this video and reflect. I have Lord of the Rings style hope for the Snyderverse restoration.

[@mremu]

Man it's such a bummer how the execs mismanaged everything. Ben is my favorite live action Batman. I never saw the first Justice League and only saw the Snyder version, and I loved it. I liked BvS too despite what everyone thinks. I was never a big comic book super hero movie person, but I really wish they made the part 2 to Snyder's Justice League. I wanted to see more of the nightmare timeline and the story behind the joker and deathstroke working with Batman, and Superman killing all of them...

[@nabilwaywardsitayebson8083]

It would have been awesome to see the version of Ben Affleck's The Batman would have been something that us fans would have gone crazy for Thanks Warner for nothing

[@MrJwestman]

The more I discover the more my heart breaks knowing batman won't be anything close to idea we have of him being portrayed in films because the execs are just controlling this property