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Warner Brothers Interested In Ben Affleck For Justice League Director?
Ever since the massive success of Marvel's 'The Avengers,' Warner Brothers has been scrambling to set things in motion on the long-gestating big screen adaptation of DC's superhero collective, The Justice League. Unfortunately they face a host of problems, including missing Flash and Wonder Woman standalone films. Also, given Christopher Nolan dropped out of contention, they don't have anyone to direct the enormous undertaking. According to recent reports however, they do have someone in mind. Apparently the studio is interested in Ben Affleck to helm The Justice League movie. Affleck's third directorial effort for Warner Brothers, 'Argo,' is set to released this October. Affleck has been sent the JL script by 'Gangster Squad' writer Will Beall, making him the only candidate to so far receive the screenplay. An official deal is not confirmed, and Affleck's recent assertion that he would only direct movies in which he also stars raises some questions about the logistics of his hiring.
The knee-jerk reaction here is probably to laugh this off, but whatever feelings you may have toward Affleck the actor, the fact of the matter is that the guy has proven himself to be a quality director. 'Gone Baby Gone' and 'The Town' are fantastic thrillers and, if the trailers are to be believed, 'Argo' looks to be another win. There may be lingering doubts even among fans of his previous directorial efforts that he can helm something this size, but let us not forget that Christopher Nolan and Joss Whedon were not exactly known for their blockbuster outings when they took on Batman and The Avengers respectively. I believe Affleck has the technical and stylistic chops to pull this off, but I am a bit concerned about his "has to star" clause. Who would he play? Flash? Certainly not Superman or Batman. This proposal could ultimately fall apart, but it's interesting to see the studios turning more and more to talented filmmakers instead of simply dependable, if questionable, directors who can grind out action and abide by studio edicts.
What do you guys think? Is Ben Affleck a good choice for The Justice League? If he demands to play a role, which suit would suit him best?
Source: Variety
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Tags: Affleck, Argo, Ben, Brothers, DC, Justice League, Warner, director, rumor, superheroes
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Comment by Haneburge on August 13, 2012 at 1:57pm -
get him to be the martian man hunter, he doesn't say to much, and is mostly a guide and a victim. if the script is anything like the first few episodes of the Justice league show i like the green alien would work for him
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Comment by Adam Meilstrup on August 13, 2012 at 11:22am -
If he can bring some grit and intensity to the JL movie that would be interesting. But i doubt this will actually happen.
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Comment by Bert's Unibrow on August 11, 2012 at 2:34pm
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"Is Ben Affleck a good choice for The Justice League? If he demands to play a role, which suit would suit him best?"
Bizarro Whedon.
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Comment by RandomDeadGuy on August 11, 2012 at 2:14pm
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Comment by Jon Riddle on August 10, 2012 at 9:04pm -
So I'm never going to get a Booster Gold movie am I?
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Comment by Jon Riddle on August 10, 2012 at 8:53pm
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Affleck, as you say, has an impressive track record, but I fear for the Justice League movie. I'm worried that Warner Brothers will rush this without the careful planning and execution that made Marvel's superhero movies such a delight.
If Affleck has to act in the movie, then give him something that plays to his strengths. Don't put him in tights. Instead, cast him as Maxwell Lord. Remember his smarmy turn as Bartleby in Dogma? Plus, the "in-joke" of the director playing the League's P.R. man and organizer is too good to pass up.
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Comment by Allan, Dane of Thrones on August 10, 2012 at 7:33pm -
Maybe he'll cast Kevin Smith in a supporting role :-)
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Comment by Joe Magaletta on August 10, 2012 at 6:04pm -
If he were to direct it, I could see him play Green Arrow as well.
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Comment by SToNe P on August 10, 2012 at 1:50pm -
@ RandomDeadGuy Nice one with the lead paint chips thing LOL but yes i read them all i'm a big Batman fan and i also like Frank Miller's work as well. it's just my opinion my dude don't hate son. LMAO!
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Comment by Dirac on August 10, 2012 at 10:57am -
Anyone else find it interesting that Gift of the Magi can't seem to shut the fuck up about Christopher Nolan?
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