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_Published 2013-08-23. Affleck is The New Batman_


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## Transcript

Why are you afraid to show your face? The last time we saw Ben Affleck in the role of a super hero was in the 2003 box office flop Daredevil. Now, he's taking on the role of Batman, ending weeks of rumors about who would play the caped crusader, in the yet to be named action movie pairing Superman and Batman. It's a big cape, cowl, and utility belt to fill, to say the least, worn by the likes of Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, and George Clooney. This is why Superman works alone. Christian Bale also played Batman. You made a serious mistake. In three different flicks. You've got the genuine, you know rage- filled monster that, that, that becomes Batman In a news release from Warner Brothers, filmmaker Zach Schneider says Affleck has quote, the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bares the scars of a seasoned crime fighter.

But retains the charm that the world seasoned billionaire Bruce Wayne. He'll star opposite Man of Steel's, Henry Cavill, who will reprise his role as Clark Kent and Superman. A lot of it's just down to timing. I was kind of the right age had the right look. And I fit into this particular director's vision of what the story was. But in this case, some especially in the Twitterverse, think the Affleck casting comes straight out of left field. Entertainer Wil Wheaton tweets, really looking forward to seeing Affleck bring the depth and gravitas to Batman that he brought to Daredevil and Gigli. The next question is, who will be the villain?

Tory Dunnan at CNN, Los Angeles.

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