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Originally Posted by CyberCubed
Ben Affleck praised the Snyder Cut version of Justice League and seemed really enthusiastic about revisiting the role after that. He was obviously burnt out during the re-shoots in the 2017 version and seemed like he was done after that, but now I'd say the opposite.
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Yup. Same with his comments regarding the filming he just did on The Flash. He'll probably remain interested unless something more ego-fulfilling falls into his lap soon, like another directing gig.
His last one didnt do so hot, but his new appearance in the latest Ridley Scott film may boost him into the spotlight again. I think he maybe even had a hand in writing that, but I could be confused.
As for WB, I think they are desperate enough for content that they will want to grab as much Batman as possible. Disney+ is a monster beyond expectations, so HBO Max needs a lot of help to compete with them and Netflix. That's where I see Batfleck coming in.
Imagine that: the hot new Breaking Bad, GoT, or Sons of Anarchy of the year is a mature, nailbiting Batman series. HBO needs a new one of those series that really pops as well. They've been high & dry since GoT ended. The pieces start to add up.
Although, they're harder to predict, so who knows.
Also, keep in mind that the merger with Discovery is going through soon, so nothing is set in stone right now.
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Regarding The Batman trailer:
The cinematography is gorgeous. Same cinematographer as the new Dune film. Check out the shot of Gordon standing by the signal with the view of Gotham lit up behind him, or the shot of Bruce and Selina's silhouettes against the morning sky. This is a gorgeous looking film, which is already something to be excited about.
As for the cast, I don't know how those of y'all who were hating on it sleep at night :p
Except Leo, who must be a smoker of indica :p :p
They're literally all killing it in the trailer. Pattinson and Pharrel in particular. The shot where Selina is questioning Batman's identity, you can already see so much pain, and at the same time, a confidence and determination in his expression.
Pharrell is losing himself in Oswald and his delivery is fantastic. Great stuff.
And you'd have to be living as dangerously as Austin Powers to bet against Paul Dano as riddler. He didn't get to do much here, but I guarantee you he is going to steal a scene or two. The guy is super talented. Sure, he doesn't look like the typical Riddler - he looks better, and honestly not that far off from the heart of the character. The basis is an intelligent, yet deranged egomaniac who likes to screw with people, using riddles.
I'm just so amped on this trailer. I know it can't please everyone, but this take on Batman excites me. I feel like it captures the character very well and feels fresh at the same time.
Some people think it feels too much like Nolan. I can see where they are coming from. There are similar tones, but I think once we take it all in, we will see more of what makes it stand apart.