In 2015, when Ben Affleck takes up the Dark Knight mantle, it will be the first time an American has played one of the "Big Three Superheroes" in nearly a decade...and some fans are livid. Not only are more American leads going to British and Australian actors, but increasingly we prefer it that way.
Many moons ago, the DC film universe looked much different than what it does today.
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There's a line from Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" that says "you don't know what you got 'til it's gone." That's also an accurate assessment of Ben Affleck's time as Batman. Though his initial casting was met with fan backlash (let's feign shock and horror here), he established himself as a credible and distinct Dark Knight. Some fans have even proclaimed him the best Batman there's ever been. The Oscar-winning filmmaker has made it clear that he no longer wants to make big franchise movies, including superhero flicks, so "The Flash" may well end up being his Batman swansong.
Why is Affleck in a Superman suit in the pic?