Published 12:14 IST, August 21st 2020

Ben Affleck to return as Batman in 'The Flash' starring Ezra Miller

Ben Affleck will be making a comeback as Batman in 'The Flash' starring Ezra Miller in the titular role. The film's director Andy Muschietti revealed the news.

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Ben Affleck is all set to return as Bruce Wayne / Batman in DC Extended Universe (DCEU) with Flash movie starring Ezra Miller. actor portrayed superhero detective in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Justice League (2017). Affleck received script a week ago and has given d in last couple of days.

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Ben Affleck returning as Batman in Flash movie

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Flash director Andy Muschietti talked about development of film and revealed that Ben Affleck will be making a comeback as cape cruser. Praising actor, filmmaker said that his portrayal of Batman has a “dichotomy that is very strong” which is his masculinity. It is because of way he looks, and “imposing figure” that he has, and his jawline, but he is also “very vulnerable,” said Muschietti. He said that Affleck kws how to deliver that vulnerability, and he just needs a story that allows him to bring that contrast and balance. director mentioned that Ben Affleck is a “very substantial part of emotional impact” that Flash will have. interaction and relationship between Ezra Miller’s Barry Allen and Affleck’s Bruce Wayne will bring an “emotional level” that audiences have t seen before, he ted.

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Andy Muschietti shared interesting points about dynamic between Bruce Wayne and Barry Allen in Flash. He said that it is Barry’s movie and it is his story, but his and Wayne’s characters are more related than people think. filmmaker stated that y both lost ir mor to murder, and that is one of “emotional vessels” of movie. He mentioned that it is where Ben Affleck as Batman kicks in. Ackwledging Affleck's work as a director, Muschietti said that he is gl to be collaborating with someone who has been on both sides of camera.

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Andy Muschietti’s sister and producer of Flash movie, Barbara Muschietti also dressed Ben Affleck’s involvement in film and his departure from role. She said that re has been “all sorts of stories” and things he said himself about having a “very hard time” playing Batman, and it has been difficult for him. She thinks it was more about a difficult time in his life. Barbara mentioned that when y approached him, he is w in a “very different time” in his life. He was open to essay character, which was a bit of surprise to m. producer stated that actor is in a place where he can “actually enjoy” being Batman. She revealed that it is a pivotal role, but at same time, it is a fun part.

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12:14 IST, August 21st 2020