Ben Affleck Will Return as Batman in 'THE FLASH' Film

Kapanlagi.com - Ben Affleck returns to play Batman in the film THE FLASH, after 3 years since the last time he played Batman in the film JUSTICE LEAGUE (2017). His return as Batman in the film THE FLASH has been confirmed and revealed by Vanity Fair, Thursday (20/08/2020). He has received the script at the end of last week and this week he has agreed and stated his availability to join the project.

The film THE FLASH itself is directed by Andy Muschietti and is planned to be released in 2022. In this film THE FLASH, Ben Affleck will play alongside Ezra Miller who will play the main character as Barry Allen.

1. Controversy Surrounding

Depictions of Batman always trigger heated debates among fans, and the selection of Ben Affleck as Batman in the film THE FLASH continues to stir controversy, even after years since his first portrayal as Batman. Some underestimate him and are unimpressed to see him, while others like him and praise his performance, even considering him a favorite. There are also those who believe that those who are underestimated deserve more opportunities to play the role.

2. Important Role

Andy Muschietti, the director of the film THE FLASH, says that Ben Affleck has a very strong dichotomy in playing Batman, which has a very masculine posture but also vulnerability. "He knows how to convey vulnerability from within. He just needs a suitable script to be able to display that contrast and balance," said Andy Muschietti.

"He is a very important part of the emotional influence of this film." The interaction and relationship between Barry (Ezra Miller) and Wayne (Ben Affleck) will bring an emotional level that we have never seen before," he added. "This is Barry's film, in this film is Barry's story, but their characters are more connected than we thought. They both lost their mothers due to murder, and that is one of the emotional vessels of this film. That's where Affleck's Batman comes in." He continued.

3. There is a Strong Reason

The return of Ben Affleck also has a strong reason as stated by the director of this film. According to Muschietti himself, it would not work for him without Affleck as a starting point. Because in the film THE FLASH, the character of Batman (Ben Affleck) is considered by Flash (Ezra Miller) as the original Batman, the person he once fought against in the previous film, JUSTICE LEAGUE directed by Zack Snyder. "He will be part of the unchanged world situation, before we enter Barry Allen's adventure," said Muschietti.

4. Not the Only One Returning

Ben Affleck will not be the only Batman returning, several characters from alternate dimensions that appear in the film THE FLASH will be characters we have seen before. One of them is Batman played by Michael Keaton, who is Batman in the movie BATMAN 1989 and BATMAN RETURNS, will appear in the movie THE FLASH, as stated by Muschietti.

5. No Impact

Ben Affleck will return as Batman in the movie THE FLASH and it will not have any impact on the movie THE BATMAN played by Robert Pattinson. The film will still be projected as the future of the Batman franchise. Although the standalone film THE BATMAN will not happen for him, his fans continue to fight for Affleck to take on the character. At least through the film THE FLASH, they will see him as Batman once again.

Writer: Zakiatul Mufaricha

(kpl/mag)