ben affleck is the new batman

[Jungle Red]

While there have only been nine actors to play the role on film, Batman has had how many animated features and a cartoon series. Batman's been played more than a fiddle on the bayou.

I don't know if there's any real mystique about Wonder Woman. It doesn't help that her arch nemesis isn't really that scary. It's a woman dressed as a Cheetah. Depending on which woman wears the suit, she could have powers or not have any.

I would love a Wonder Woman movie, but the writers would have to settle a few facts. She's definitely campy. With the costume, and the twirling, and her gadgets, its a hard sell.

[beautywickedlover]

Adam Driver is the front-runner to play Nightwing AKA Robin.


‘Batman vs. Superman’ Eyes ‘Girls’ Star Adam Driver for Sidekick Role (Exclusive)

[CarlosAlberto]

Wonder Woman is only remembered as campy because of the 1970's television series. DC has long re-invented the character from that version of the character. They could simply just use the current version of Wonder Woman as the basis for a motion picture.

[beautywickedlover]

Here is an article talking about the women being tested for the role of Wonder Woman.


Actresses Testing To Play Wonder Woman In Superman Sequel?

[Wildcard]

Jungle Red, you should watch the recent DC video release Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox or the Wonder Woman one. She is definitely not portrayed as campy in either of these. She even beheads a major DC character in the Justice League one.

[strummergirl]

People who think of Wonder Woman as campy also probably thought Batman was campy before the Nolan movies despite a lot of groundwork laid down by the Animated Series and widely-read, popular, critically acclaimed graphic novels and comic book runs.

[bethnor]

^^^

the resurgence of "dark batman" is probably more properly accredited to tim burton. without this, DCAU could never have existed, though it is the latter that remains the gold standard. mark hamill is still far and away the finest joker.

[Jim Colyer]

Where is Wonder Woman? Is she Bridget Regan?

[beautywickedlover]

Wonder Woman has been cast.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/12/04/gal-gadot-wonder-woman/

[BroadwayBenny]

Warner Brothers are a bunch of *politically incorrect terms for mentally slow people*

They are so desperate to jump on the Avengers band wagon, that they're short changing the most famous female superheroine of all time and throwing her under the bus as third banana to Batfleck and Supercavill. She deserves her own movie, not to be treated like the Lady Sif/Black Widow of Warner Brothers.

God, I hate them.

[Wildcard]

Just because she's in this film, it doesn't mean she won't get her own solo film later on. Black Widow and Lady Sif are unlikely to get their own solo films. Miss Marvel will likely get a solo film before these two.

[BroadwayBenny]

It doesn't excuse the fact that her debut film will be as a sideline character in a male dominated movie. (She is the third point in the DC trifecta, and It's not even called the Justice League, just Batman & Superman get title billing)

Warners Bros is so stupid. They just don't know what to do with the character, but they refuse to bring (or keep) someone on who has faith in her (Hello & Goodbye, Joss Whedon!)

[strummergirl]

Apparently there was negotiations for Mark Strong to play Lex Luthor but it fell apart and WB is looking elsewhere. Is Bryan Cranston for the role too obvious?

[beautywickedlover]

Both Warner Bros. and DC Comics are interested in Joaquin Phoenix playing the villain. It might be Lex Luthor.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1719322/batman-vs-superman-luthor-joaquin-phoenix-speculation.jhtml

[MrMidwest]

If this is at least half as homoerotic as I want it to be, I'm there.

[beautywickedlover]

Chris Terrio, who wrote the script for 'Argo', has been hired to work on the script for this movie.


ARGO Writer Chris Terrio to Work on BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Script

[beautywickedlover]

Denzel Washington is one of the greatest actors of this day, but I am not sure how I feel about this.


Denzel Washington to Play 'Green Lantern' in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN?

[romantico]

This film is getting a little too crowded. With Wondermwoan and Green Lantern and Superman, where does Batman fit into this. Oh, and is this a Batman Sequel? Superman sequel? I've lost track at this point. All this epic casting and we still have more to go with the villain(s). Comic book/Superhero movies have lost their appeal as far as I am concerned. The more I hear about this film the more I care less.

[beautywickedlover]

It's been delayed till May 6, 2016. This is probably for the better.


Warner Bros. Moves BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN Debut to May 6, 2016; PAN Takes Up July 2015 Slot

[beautywickedlover]

Jesse Eisenberg is going to play Lex Luthor while Jeremy Irons has been cast as Alfred the Butler. Not sure about Eisenberg even though he did play a selfish & mean person in 'The Social Network'. Irons will be good, but Michael Caine was the perfect Alfred.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmovies/article/Jesse-Eisenberg-Jeremy-Irons-to-Star-in-Warner-Bros-SUPERMANBATMAN-Film-20140131

[tazber]

Eisenberg has used up his bag of tricks. He's the same in everything, and he's an asshole as a person.

[strummergirl]

It's weird how I knew there were confirmations that Mark Strong was going to be Luther but backed out at the 11th hour of negotiations and then the next choice was.......... Jesse Eisenberg. It's still weird you're having older, washed up Batman, Superman (Cavill still strikes older than Eisenberg- I don't care if they're the same age), and young Luther. I also don't believe the Denzel rumors of a John Stewart Green Lantern because age, my goodness. I would, however, much like a John Stewart/Green Lantern with an Idris Elba or Michael Jai White very much.

I'm not surprised at the delay. Affleck, in his limited appearances on the awards circuit, looks pooped. Tired, bloated, not at his fighting weight at all. Apparently the Gone Girl film is getting very heated between him and David Fincher behind the scenes.

The Terrio stuff has me convinced that Zack Snyder is on thin ice if Ben's former lackey (come on, 'wrote' as in adapted with clear revisions in the voices of Heslov/Clooney and Affleck is not a star screenwriter) is there for the rewrites. Affleck was always rumored for a Justice League film as a director so.... I can easily see a coup emerge.

[tazber]

I really liked Man of Steel.

I did not care for any of the bloated Nolan Batman films.

The way this is shaping up is not really catching my interest.

[beautywickedlover]

'Justice League' might be happening in May 2017.


Zack Snyder to Direct 'Justice League' Movie

[Mister Matt]

So, is Batman moving to Metropolis or is Superman moving to Gotham City?

I was really hoping for a more gritty reboot with a fresh face and a new onesie.

[Roscoe]

Snyder's involvement will guarantee that I will watch it on HBO when I'm in need of a good solid emetic. That ridiculous MAN OF STEEL thing -- he's giving Rob Marshall a run for his money as Worst Director Alive.