For many fans, Ben Affleck is regarded as one of the best Batmen to grace the big screen, but that doesn’t mean his time in the superhero genre was without its issues. From the much-maligned reception to Batman v. Superman to the troubled production behind Justice League, it was a bumpy road for Affleck while he starred in the DCEU. Additionally, much of the audience had issues with the overly dark and gloomy take on the iconic superhero. It turns out moviegoers were not the only ones to feel that way, prompting Affleck to have a quick reality check about who he was making these films for.
Ben Affleck reflects on his tenure as Batman in the DCEU, and how the subversive take on the iconic hero “skewed too old” for young audiences. Read More