Ben Affleck reveals personal reason for stepping down as Batman

Ben Affleck portrayed popular DC Comics character Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League and Suicide Squad (cameo). actor was supposed to play character in a standalone film. However, it did t happen and currently, a new film is underway with Robert Pattinson taking over Affleck’s role. w Ben Affleck revealed reason for giving up on his role as crape crusader.

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Ben Affleck reveals why he gave up on Batman solo film

Ben Affleck was to write, direct and act in a solo film Batman. But he gave up on role and it was stated that it is because he could t crack script. w Ben Affleck revealed a more personal reason on t playing character. In an interview with a leading daily, Ben Affleck opened up about stepping down as Batman. He said that he showed somebody Batman script. y replied to him saying that, "I think script is good. I also think you’ll drink yourself to death if you go through what you just went through again."

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statement was pointing out at Affleck’s previous ventures as detective superhero. He appeared in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League and both were widely panned by film critics. Earlier in an interview, Affleck mentioned that his struggles with alcoholism hit hardest between 2015 and 2016. years happens to be during release of Batman v Superman and production of Justice League. So his recent statement explains that he left project due to his concern for his own health which was put into perspective by one of his friends. 

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According to report troubled shoot for Justice League snapped his interest in helming solo film. Previously in a talk show Ben Affleck said that he tried to direct a version of Batman and worked with a really good screenwriter but just could t come up with a version. He added that he could t crack it and so he thought it is time for someone else to take a shot at it. y got some really good people so he is excited.

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  new upcoming Batman film is helmed by Matt Reeves. Along with Robert Pattinson in lead, it also stars Jeffrey Wright, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Da, Andy Serkis, Colin Farrell, and John Turturro in supporting roles. first look of Pattinson in Bat-suit was out which excited fans. Batman is scheduled to release in 2021.