The Flash: Ben Affleck talks about returning as Batman
Ben Affleck first spoke about his involvement with The Flash, revealing that he had a lot of fun returning as Batman.
We have known for some time that Ben Affleck will return as Batman in the highly anticipated The Flash directed by Andy Muschietti. Now, for the first time, the actor has spoken about his decision to return as the Gotham Crusader in a recent interview with Variety.
"It was a really nice way to revisit the character, since the previous experience had been quite difficult," Affleck said at the premiere of George Clooney's new film The Tender Bar, referring to Zack's Justice League. Snyder. "This time it was a really enjoyable and very fun experience."
It's no secret that Affleck - like most of his castmates, for that matter - ran into numerous difficulties during the additional shots of Justice League, when Joss Whedon stepped in to finish the film in the absence of Zack Snyder. , the actor was also facing several personal vicissitudes).
While he later had the chance to return to film as the Dark Knight for the Snyder Cut, it's clear that Affleck enjoyed the opportunity to reprise the iconic role in much better circumstances much more. “I had a lot of fun,” he added. “I'm probably under some gag order that I'm not even aware I just hacked. Now I will be sued. "
Everything you need to know about The Flash
Recall that The Flash will arrive in cinemas on November 4, 2022. The film will be directed by Andy Muschietti, director of IT and IT - Capitolo Two. Ezra Miller will return as the Scarlet Sprinter after appearing in a cameo in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League.
Also confirmed the presence of Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck, who will both return to play the role of Batman. Kiersey Clemons will return as Irish West after appearing in Zack Snyder's Justice League (the character was cut from the theatrical version). The cast will also include Spanish actress Maribel Verdú (The Labyrinth of the Faun), who will play Nora Allen (Barry's mother) and American actress Sasha Calle (Love Fever) who will play Supergirl.
There will be no Billy Crudup, who played Henry Allen (Barry's father) in Justice League: the actor will be replaced in the part by Ron Livingston. The film is expected to be inspired by the 2011 comic series “Flashpoint”, written by Geoff Johns and drawn by Andy Kubert.
