Yesterday it was announced thatBen Affleckis taking on the role of executive producer forJustice League, which he is currently shooting in London. The actor will reprise his role as vigilante superhero Batman. But apparently he’s not happy about the way things are going. That’s one of the main reasons why he was given a new title on theZack Snyderdirected superhero ensemble. Now comes word that the actor was just down right humiliated by the poor responseBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicegarnered from critics and fans alike.
After it was announced thatBen Affleckwas being promoted to executive producer onJustice League, more info came out about exactly what this position means for the actor. Apparently, he will be working very closely with directorZack Snyderand screenwriterChris Terrioto fine-tune the script on set. The trio will collaborate together to make the best movie they can. Taking the position was said to be a sign fromAffleckthat he believes in his director. But now, more information has leaked from sources embedded within Warner Bros. Here’s whatBDMhas to say about exactly whyBen Affleckhas been given this new position.
“Affleck was incredibly unhappy about the reception of BvS. He felt humiliated after spending so much of the press tour saying how much better this film would be than Daredevil. On top of that his agent was furious when Kevin Tsujihara jumped the gun and announced him as the director ofThe Batman. There were still negotiations happening. This move seems to help placate Affleck while also edging Zack Snyder out of a controlling central position in theDC Movieverse.”
It’s easy to understand whyBen Affleckmight feel a tad humiliated.Batman V Supermancurrently has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 28%.Daredevil, on the other hand, which has been called one of the worst Marvel movies ever, stands much taller with 44%. Add to this the Sad Affleck meme that has become a viral sensation, and one might see why the actor isn’t exactly happy with the current situation.
Ben Affleckis the main lead inJustice League, reprising his role as billionaire Bruce Wayne, who sets out to bring a number ofMeta-Humanstogether to form this team of superheroes. Many praisedBen Affleck’s Batman as the best thing aboutDawn of Justice. While the movie wasn’t a bomb, it did not perform as well at the box office as some at the studio had hoped. Ben Affleck is known for giving Warner Bros. some critically acclaimed movies outside the superhero genre, which makes him one of the strongest storytellers currently occupying their lot. He’s proven his writing and directing abilities on such hit films asGone Baby Gone,The TownandArgo.Argois especially notable as it won a Best Picture Oscar for the studio. That movie was written byJustice LeaguescribeTerrio.
As the DCEU moves forward, Warner Bros. hopes thatBen Affleckcan help shape the universe and what it will become. At this time, thesolo Batman moviethatAffleckis co-writing, directing, and starring in does not have a release date, but many speculate that it will fall into the July 21, 2025 slot that Warner Bros. recently reserved.Justice Leagueis currently shooting in London and will be in theaters November 2017.
