Ben Affleck Realizes Now His Batman Was, Like, Way Too Dark

For some actors, landing a marquee superhero role is a career-capping honor. For others—including most of Hollywood’s Batmen over the years, including Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, and Robert Pattinson—it’s an interesting and entertaining, but not defining, part of their filmography. For a few, or maybe just one performer in particular, it’s something to be looked back upon with despair and loathing. That performer being, of course, Ben Affleck. Affleck’s unhappiness during his “Batfleck” period was well-documented and became prolific meme fodder. He first took on the mantle for 2016’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and also played the character in both versions of Justice League. His last time as Batman came with a cameo in 2023’s The Flash. And with DC’s leadership now in new hands, and at least one new Batman now established in Robert Pattinson, it seems Affleck is free forever from any future returns. In a new interview with GQ, it sounds like he’s found creative fulfillmen ... Read full article.