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[h=1]Deathstroke is Main Villain of Ben Affleck’s Batman Solo Movie[/h]

Ben Affleck is currently in London reprising his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman for Man of Steel and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder’s next DC Extended Universe film, Justice League. The Oscar-winning actor/filmmaker Affleck has now sent the comic book-loving masses into a frenzy by, without warning, releasing a video of the DC Comics villain Deathstroke on the Justice League movie set. However, the identity of the actor playing Slade Wilson/Deathstroke in the movie and his role in the Justice League narrative, remains a mystery for the time being.
Many fans were quick to speculate that this Deathstroke video is actually test footage for the Batman solo movie that Affleck is slated to direct, based on a script that he is currently developing with newly-appointed DC Entertainment President and acclaimed comic book writer, Geoff Johns. While that isn’t the case, there’s a good reason why Affleck was the one to unveil the DCEU version of Deathstroke.


The Wrap is reporting that Deathstroke will serve as the main villain in Affleck’s solo Batman movie. The DCEU has thus far embraced the idea of interconnectivity between its movies, be it by using Batman V Superman to introduce Justice League members Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg or having Affleck’s Caped Crusader appear in David Ayer’s own DEU feature, Suicide Squad. Deathstroke making his DCEU debut with an appearance in Justice League prior to him serving as the main antagonist in the Batman solo film is in keeping with that approach.



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There were signs that Deathstroke would soon be making his DCEU debut in the early goings of 2016. Back in February, Marc Guggenheim – co-creator/showrunner of The CW’s Arrow/The Flash TV show universe – revealed that the Slade Wilson character “is currently tied up in another DC project” and thus, would probably not be re-appearing on Arrow (where he’s played by Manu Bennett) anytime soon. Even before then, rumor had it that Joe Manganiello (Magic Mike) was going to play the grizzled killer-for-hire Slade Wilson in the DC super-villain romp that is Suicide Squad.
Currently, the identity of the actor wearing the Deathstroke costume in the video that Affleck shared remains unknown (though, for the record, Manganiello is in London right now). Nevertheless, having the character show up in Justice League ought to serve as a nice teaser and additional hype-building for Affleck’s already-anticipated Caped Crusader movie. Not to mention, this opens the floodgates for fresh speculation about the storyline for the DCEU solo Batman movie (with everything from the Under the Red Hood comics/animated movie narrative to an adventure set in Arkham Asylum having been rumored in the past).
Deathstroke, a dangerous and hard-edged mercenary, certainly reads as being a nice match for Affleck’s older and more hardened iteration of the Caped Crusader, in his solo movie. Affleck’s Batman movie is expected to take some cues from the actor/filmmaker’s previous crime drama/thriller work (see Gone Baby Gone, The Town) and could make for the sort of hard-boiled Batman detective story that fans have long wanted to see on the big screen, all the more so with Deathstroke serving as the primary antagonist.

Suicide Squad
is now playing in theaters. Wonder Woman opens in theaterson June 2, 2017, followed by Justice Leagueon November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; an untitled DC Film on October 5, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; an untitled DC film on November 1, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman solo movie, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.
Source: The Wrap

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[h=1]More Deathstroke DCEU Costume Art Emerges[/h]














These new potential looks at Deathstroke should only further the excitement that DC is looking to bring him to the screen. While his appearance in The Batman is not yet confirmed, the reports in combination with Affleck being the one to reveal the footage makes it seem likely that this should come to pass. If this does happen, expect Deathstroke to be featured during the marketing campaign, which is exactly what fellow artist MessyPandas did.
 

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I hope in the movie, the storyline between Batman and Slade is Personal, similar to Arrow Season 2. If slade is just an assassin who was hired to kill batman, that would be boring story wise.
 

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[h=1]Joe Manganiello is Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s Batman Film[/h]



Well, that didn’t take long. After Ben Affleck took to social media to reveal that iconic DC Comics villain Deathstroke would be joinin the DC movie universe, the new (official) head of all things DC has arrived to confirm not only his introduction, but who will be playing him. Fans will still need to wonder if Deathstroke the Terminator will be appearing in a small role in Justice League, or if a rumored role as the main adversary in Ben Affleck’s solo Batman movie, but DC Films boss Geoff Johns himself has now spilled most of the beans.
Deathstroke WILL be appearing in the solo Batman movie being developed by Affleck with Johns – and he’ll be played by actor Joe Manganiello (True Blood) when he does.
That report comes courtesy of The Wall Street Journal, who state that the casting has been confirmed by Johns in his first interview discussing the recent, quietly-made promotion of the DC Creative Officer to overseer of Warner Bros’ newly-distinguished DC Films division (formalizing a position largely held in an unofficial capacity, thereby granting a bit more authority – or so fans hope). The outlet doesn’t provide a direct quote from Johns, but states their information plainly: Johns confirms the casting once rumored for David Ayer’s Suicide Squad, but is keeping quiet on whether or not fans can expect to see Manganiello’s Deathstroke in Zack Snyder’s Justice League first.





The rumors suggesting that Manganiello had been brought back into the fold of the DCEU as Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke the Terminator began to fly not long after Affleck released footage of Deathstroke on the Justice League set. While the evidence seemed either persuasive or total coincidence – Manganiello visiting London while Justice League was filmed not far away, the actor having recently followed Snyder on Twitter, etc. – the smoke has led to fire. And more than ever, it seems Affleck is putting that “executive producer” credit to work in linking Snyder’s Justice League with his own vision (and villains) for a standalone Batman story.
Previous rumors had also suggested that the Batman film could be pulling in a few familiar faces from the DCEU, primarily the Suicide Squad, pitting Batman and Will Smith’s ‘Deadshot’ against Jared Leto’s ‘Joker’ in a bargain. It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to replace that role with Deathstroke, or even add him into the plot on either side of the conflict (he’s a contract killer, after all). And while Suicide Squad was nothing if not divisive, the prospect of Ben Affleck directing Leto, Smith, and Manganiello in a tough-as-nails detective story is something worth paying attention to.
Thankfully for fans, we already have one idea of what Manganiello could look like in the role, and a few of our own theories on how he could be worked into Justice League‘s plot, should Johns still be holding some amazing cards close to his chest. So the only things left to debate are: is Manganiello – a popular fan pick, though not on everyone‘s list – the right man for the job? And perhaps the question sure to linger even longer: what does this mean for the story of Ben Affleck’s Batman film?


Suicide Squad
is now playing in theaters. Wonder Woman opens in theaterson June 2, 2017, followed by Justice Leagueon November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; an untitled DC Film on October 5, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; an untitled DC film on November 1, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman solo movie, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.
Source: Wall Street Journal


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Hell yeah ! just whom i wanted to be deathstroke !
 

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[h=1]Warner Bros. CEO Says Ben Affleck’s Batman Film is 18 Months Out[/h]



Although Ben Affleck’s casting as Batman was polarizing when first announced, once fans got a chance to see the actor in action in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, many have since been eager to see more. Luckily fans won’t have to wait long before seeing Batman again onscreen. The Caped Crusader will play a key role in the upcoming Justice League film, as one of the primary forces behind the forming of the super-powered team. Of course, all this will happen before Affleck returns once again for his solo film, where he will not only star but also co-write and direct.
While fans anticipate what Affleck will do with his unofficially titled The Batman solo film, some may have begun to wonder just how long of a wait there will be before the movie hits theaters. With Deathstroke already confirmed as the villain (played by Joe Manganiello), it’s clear the movie is moving forward quickly. The newest update on the film indicates it could be sooner than anticipated.


Warner Bros. CEO Jeff Bewkes spoke recently at the 25th Annual Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference when he was asked about the upcoming Batman film. In some audio uncovered by the Suicide Squadcast (via: Comicbook.com), Bewkes offered an update on the film’s production and may have tipped his hand as to when it will arrive in theaters. The notion has been that it will occupy the October 2018 date that is currently up for grabs on Warner Bros.’ release slate, but it may be even sooner according to Bewkes.
‘Ben announced a Batman movie [that] he’s going to direct, star, write for – I think it’s a year and a half out. So, the strategy worked.’



A year and a half from now would give the movie a release date nearly identical to Batman V Superman, just two years later. This is an unlikely date for Affleck’s movie, especially considering The Flash is reportedly coming out then and is starting production early next year. To this point there has not been any indication as to when Batman would start filming, so Bewkes statement is likely not intended to be an announcement of the film’s release date.
Instead it could be that Bewkes meant the film will start production in a year and a half, meaning the film will not be released until possibly 2019. Still, barring The Flash or even Aquaman being pushed back, a late 2018 release could happen and would give Affleck a few months to finish pre-production on his film after he completes filming on Justice League. We will have to wait to find out.
Suicide Squad is now playing in theaters. Wonder Woman opens in theaterson June 2, 2017, followed by Justice Leagueon November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; an untitled DC Film on October 5, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; an untitled DC film on November 1, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman solo movie, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.
Source: Suicide Squadcast (via Comicbook)
 

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[h=1]Batman: Joe Manganiello Teases Deathstroke Research[/h]



After much speculation, it was officially unveiled that not only would the character of Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, be the main villain in Ben Affleck’s forthcoming Batman solo film, but he’d be played by Joe Manganiello (an actor once considered for the role of Superman, if you can believe it). It’s been the biggest piece of news about the solo Batman film since learning the movie was actually, officially happening and that Affleck himself would direct from a script he’s co-written with Geoff Johns.
And having Deathstroke serve as Batman’s main antagonist does inform about the direction this solo Batman movie is heading, moving away from the cosmic, other-worldly threats of Justice League to a villain who’s more human (though not without enhancements) and still dangerous. Deathstroke is probably best known for working as a mercenary, so it’s quite possible he won’t be tangling with Batman over any personal grudge or vendetta, but for a paycheck. That’s certainly a twist from the usual go-to Bat-villain, The Joker, and may help to make Affleck’s Batman film stand apart from the many others.
Your guess is as good as ours when it comes to just how and why Deathstroke is menacing Affleck’s Batman, but Manganiello is making sure he has all of his bases covered. Tweeting earlier today, Manganiello shared a pair of photos, each tagged #research and featuring a slew of Deathstroke merchandise and comics. Take a look, below:
It’s a bit of a stretch to call all those Deathstroke action figures “research”; the comics, however, are more in line with what we’ve seen from other actors cast in superhero roles — most recently, Brie Larson brushing up on her Captain Marvel. And by looking through Manganiello’s stack of comics we can see that he’s attempting to get a grasp on just who Deathstroke is through a variety of his solo titles, from his first solo series, Deathstroke The Terminator to more recent solo outings in The New 52 and Rebirth. We can also see collected editions of Identity Crisis, which has Deathstroke battle the entire Justice League of America, and Godkiller, in where Deathstroke fights Wonder Woman and Superman. Those titles hint at a Deathstroke appearance in Justice League more than anything else, but it’s the inclusion of Batman: Earth One Vol 2 that’s most puzzling. Perhaps its inclusion hints at the sort of Batman story Affleck and Johns are telling (Johns did write Batman: Earth One, after all).
But of all those Deathstroke comics, the most telling might be the collection of Deathstroke The Terminator that includes the arc, “City of Assassins” by Marv Wolfman and Steve Erwin. It’s here that Deathstroke and Batman have one of their first encounters when Deathstroke comes to Gotham to find out who is assassinating the city’s mob bosses. A story of this nature would allow the Batman solo film to be more like a hard-boiled detective story, something fans are eager to see, and have it to exist on a smaller scale than either Batman V Superman or Justice League.
What do you think, Deathstoke fans? Can you suss out what might bring Deathstroke face to face with the Dark Knight based off Manganiello’s comic book haul? Let us hear what you think in the comments!
Suicide Squad is now playing in theaters. Wonder Woman opens in theaterson June 2, 2017, followed by Justice Leagueon November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; an untitled DC Film on October 5, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; an untitled DC film on November 1, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman solo movie, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.
Source: Joe Manganiello
 

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[h=1]Deathstroke Co-Creator Excited For Joe Manganiello’s Take in DCEU[/h]



Since the beginning of the modern-day superhero explosion, every year a new comic book character has seemingly gotten their time in the spotlight. This year it was Harley Quinn and Deadpool’s moment in the sun, as both characters carried their respective debuts to over $700 million dollars in worldwide ticket sales. In the near future there will be even more notable adaptations of fan-favorite characters, such as the Vulture, Cable, and Deathstroke the Terminator.
Last month, Ben Affleck tweeted test footage of Deathstroke from the set of the Justice League. The clip set the internet on fire and created a whirlwind of unanswered questions, such as: Which movie would he make his debut in? And who would actually be playing the iconic villain?
While the former question has yet to be answered, the casting of Magic Mike’s Joe Manganiello as the one-eyed assassin Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, was confirmed soon after. The actor hasn’t commented extensively on his casting, but he has taken to Twitter to share his excitement. And it seems that he isn’t the only one enthusiastic over his casting, as Deathstroke co-creator Marv Wolfman tweeted his approval of the news directly to Manganiello.
@JoeManganiello As one of Deathstroke's comic book daddies back in 1980, I can't wait to see what you do with our baby. @marvwolfman
— Marv Wolfman (@marvwolfman) September 28, 2016


Wolfman is a legendary name in the world of comics, as he has had his hand in shaping some of the most iconic characters and storylines ever made. In 1980, he and artist George Perez created Deathstroke, when he made his first appearance in The New Teen Titans in 1980 and the villain quickly made an impression. The genetically enhanced mercenary began as the Titans’ main adversary, before eventually graduating to the pages of Batman, the Justice League, and beyond.
Over the past few years, DC has steadily boosted Deathstroke’s visibility with prominent appearances in comics, on television (Arrow), and in video games (Batman: Arkham Knight), in preparation of his big-screen debut. While recent signs seem to point to Manganiello’s debut being in Justice League, there are rumors that the character will have a prominent role in Ben Affleck’s solo Batman film. Either way it will be some time before we will find out if Manganiello is the right fit for the role.
While Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman’s creators have all passed on, many of the newer characters getting big-screen adaptations still have their original makers around to give their approval or disappointment. This year, Warner Bros has been fortunate enough to have the support of Suicide Squad’s John Ostrander and Harley Quinn mastermind Paul Dini, who both gave varying levels of support to their cinematic versions. However, there definitely have been creators in the past who were displeased with how their stories were translated to live action. So hopefully, Wolfman’s enthusiasm for the casting of Manganiello is cause for celebration.
Suicide Squad is now playing in theaters. Wonder Woman opens in theaterson June 2, 2017, followed by Justice Leagueon November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; an untitled DC Film on October 5, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; an untitled DC film on November 1, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman solo movie, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.
Source: Marv Wolfman, Heroic Hollywood
 

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[h=1]Ben Affleck Confirms Batman Solo Film is Titled The Batman[/h]

Actor-turned Oscar winning filmmaker Ben Affleck has made his name as a director by crafting thought-provoking crime dramas and historical thrillers, and it’s for related reasons that superhero movie fans are excited to see him leave his mark on the DC Extended Universe with his upcoming Batman solo movie. Affleck, in addition to directing and starring as the Caped Crusader, is writing the DCEU solo Batman movie with DC Entertainment President Geoff Johns and the film is slated to be his next directorial effort, following the release of his Prohibition-era crime flick Live By Night early next year.
For a long time, it’s been rumored that Affleck’s Batman film will simply be titled The Batman, as opposed to having a more elaborate title (a la Zack Snyder’s Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice) to distinguish it from the many Batman movies that have come before. Affleck has now confirmed that until further notice, this is indeed the title of the film.
Affleck confirmed the title during an interview with the Associated Press, while promoting Gavin O’Connor’s upcoming drama/thriller The Accountant (which Affleck stars in), saying:
“The movie I think is going to be called ‘The Batman’. At least that’s what we’re going with right now. I might change it… That’s about all I got right now. We’re working on the script, the script is going well, I’m really excited about it.”



As simple a title as The Batman is for a movie about an iconic superhero, it does have a definitive ring to it and distinguishes Affleck’s film from its predecessors; among them Tim Burton’s 1989 film Batman and Christopher Nolan’s 2005 reboot Batman Begins. Affleck’s The Batman may yet follow in those films’ footsteps and become the first in a series of films that put their own stamp on the Caped Crusader, with Affleck having said his Batman will be the “World’s Greatest Detective” iteration that (surprisingly) has never really been portrayed on the big screen before – in spite of a history in the world of DC Comics that goes back over seventy years (to his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 ).
Another key difference between Affleck’s film and Batman movies that have come before is its villain, confirmed to be the mercenary-for-hire Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke (played by Joe Manganiello). It’s highly plausible, though not a given just yet, that Snyder’s Justice League will set up Deathstroke for his bigger role in Affleck’s The Batman too. This in turn would further allow the latter to feel like an inter-connected part of a larger cinematic universe populated by DC characters – and less like the story about an isolated superhero, a la past non-DCEU Batman films.


Suicide Squad
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Source: AP
 

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[h=1]Ben Affleck Explains Why Deathstroke is the Villain in The Batman[/h]


After a long stretch of official quiet and rampant rumors, the announcements on the next solo Batman film suddenly seem to keep dropping: first we got word that classic DC Comics villain Deathstroke would be the Dark Knight’s main nemesis, followed by the revelations that the movie is currently scheduled to release in some 18 months and that actor Joe Manganiello had been cast as the baddie, and, finally, sealed by the solo outing’s official name – The Batman.
Just because it pours when it rains (yes, even in Gotham), Ben Affleck has yet another tidbit to dole out: the rationale behind Deathstroke’s inclusion in the upcoming film.
He’s a great villain because – I just had an instinctive feeling that he would match up with [Batman] well,” the director/actor/co-writer recently told Collider. “You know, I’m a big admirer of that character, as well, especially in The New 52, the way that they did Deathstroke, and I thought that it could work.”


What’s interesting to note in how the two characters “could work” is that the DC Extended Universe filmmakers are taking the same tack in how they introduce both the hero and the villain: Affleck’s Caped Crusader officially debuted in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, appearing again both in Suicide Squad and Justice League before finally getting his own solo outing in late 2018; Deathstroke will likewise see his grand introduction arriving in Justice League before getting the chance to fully shine in The Batman.



But the similarities don’t stop there. Affleck’s mentioning of the (recently-ended) New 52 publishing initiative is telling: in that particular take on the character, Slade Wilson has already been carrying the moniker of Deathstroke for several years, becoming renowned as one of the best mercenaries in the world – just as Batman v Superman finds Bruce Wayne having already worn the cape and cowl for a full 20 years. When combined with actor Joe Manganiello’s age – he’ll be 40 in just a few short months, making him some three-and-a-half years younger than Ben Affleck – audiences should expect to see two older, grizzled, at-the-top-of-their-game adversaries duking it out, making it a far cry from the protagonist-antagonist relationship depicted in all seven previous Bat-films.
There’s also plenty of potential for these parallels to become dark reflections, as well. Once again heading back to The New 52, Deathstroke’s opening story arc sees him being paired with a team of young mercs called the Alpha Dogs. While this may first seem to be yet another similarity with the DCEU’s Batman, who helps to form his own team of younger superheroes that he is, presumably, at the head of, the comic story quickly takes a turn: the senior killer-for-hire betrays his teammates, killing them all in a show of force to his clients that he’s more than capable of doing whatever task is at hand all by his lonesome. Coming just out of Justice League, Part I, including such a plot beat would be particularly resonant – and it would make The Batman something truly separate from every other cinematic or television incarnation of the character.
Wonder Woman opens in theaters on June 2, 2017, followed by Justice League on November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; an untitled DC Film on October 5, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; an untitled DC film on November 1, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.
Source: Collider
 

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[h=1]Ben Affleck Suggests The Batman May Be Retitled[/h]




The casting of Ben Affleck as Batman in the burgeoning DC Extended Universe was quite controversial when it happened back in 2013, but following Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Affleck’s version of the Caped Crusader earned a large number of supporters. Many fans are excited to see the Oscar winner return to the role in next year’s Justice League, before starring in his own solo vehicle. Affleck is co-writing the script for that film with DC’s own Geoff Johns, and is in line to direct.
While on the promotional tour for his new film The Accountant (which opens October 14), Affleck mentioned that the DCEU’s first Batman standalone would simply be titled The Batman. At the time, he said that is essentially the movie’s working title and could be altered down the line, but many viewers have already adapted that moniker for the project. In a new interview, Affleck reiterated his previous statements, revealing that nothing has been finalized just yet.
Taking part in a Facebook Live video on E! News, Affleck once again addressed his upcoming Batman film and how far along it is in development:


“I mentioned the other day… it’s been around for a long time, but the movie… there is no Batman movie happening yet, we’re still trying to figure it out, you know, get the script and budget and all that stuff. And someone said, ‘what are you calling it?’ and I had said, like, back when we were promoting another movie, I was like ‘we don’t have a name for it, we’re just going with The Batman or Batman movie’, and I said that, and everyone was like ‘Affleck announces the name of his Batman movie.’”




Warner Bros. believes that The Batman is 18 months out (most likely, from starting production), but the studio has yet to secure an official release date for the movie. This can probably be attributed Affleck not wanting to move forward on it until he is completely happy with the screenplay. While the three DCEU installments to date have all posted strong box office numbers, the results have been far more mixed in terms of critical reception. With the arguably uneven stories and characterizations coming under fire, it’s understandable why Affleck would want to hold off until he was certain he had a quality narrative in place.
Ultimately, that’s what’s more important. Over the course of Hollywood history, there have been plenty of great films that sport awful titles, and if fans are disappointed with Affleck’s adaptation, it won’t matter if he gave it a terrific name. The Batman is certainly a plausible option, as it’s straightforward and enough of a departure from previous Batman films. Christopher Nolan’s trilogy relied more on the “Dark Knight” nickname than Batman, so there shouldn’t be any confusion if that’s the route Affleck takes.
As Affleck says, there’s still a lot to take care of before an official green light is given, but the pieces are slowly falling into place. It’s already been confirmed that Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke will serve as the main villain, and moviegoers will get to see more of Jeremy Irons’ Alfred Pennyworth and J.K. Simmons’ Commissioner Gordon. Several viewers are highly anticipating The Batman (or whatever it ends up being called), but patience is a virtue fans must practice here. By now, Affleck has earned enough clout as a filmmaker to take his time, and if the man behind a Best Picture winner isn’t ready yet, then he shouldn’t be rushed.



Suicide Squad
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Source: E! News
 

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[h=1]Anna Kendrick Pitches For Robin Role in Ben Affleck’s Batman[/h]



When it comes to superhero sidekicks, there are not many that are as well-known as Batman’s faithful boy wonder Robin. While Robin has yet to get a proper portrayal on the big screen, that has not stopped films from trying to make it happen. From Burt Ward to Chris O’Donnell or even to a lesser extent, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Robin has had a few attempts to be good. Through it all, Robin has been nothing but comedic relief, or the means of a twist in the case of Levitt, which has continued to leave fans of the character eager to see him properly brought to life.
The DCEU has not yet cast a Robin for any upcoming film, but that has not stopped fans from wanting it to happen. Since there has been some disappointing portrayals in the past and the mantle is still up for grabs, Anna Kendrick has now thrown her name into contention for the role.


Kendrick stars opposite of Ben Affleck in The Accountant and while out promoting the upcoming release, MTV asked both what projects are in their futures. Affleck clearly is finishing up Justice League, but will soon continue work on The Batman for which he will both star and direct. This has led Kendrick to reveal a gap in her schedule, and went on to suit up as Robin to try and convince Affleck to cast her. Unfortunately for Kendrick, Affleck is not sure if Robin will appear in his movie – either that or he just doesn’t like the idea of Kendrick playing the part.


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The interview is clearly meant to be fun with Kendrick asking to play Batman instead and questioning the sexist nature for why she could not be the Dark Knight. Even if her desire to play Robin is only for the point of the bit, it is an interesting proposal regardless. Kendrick confesses how much of a fan she is of these films, and has been linked to Squirrel Girl in the past, but a reunion with Affleck in the DCEU might not be out of the question. It appears they have a fun relationship and could want to team up again in the future.If Kendrick is serious about playing Robin, she could play an older version of Stephanie Brown, a character who takes up the Robin mantle briefly, before becoming Batgirl, and currently goes as Spoiler in DC Rebirth. Kendrick is a bit older than Brown is traditionally, so if Robin is not up for grabs, a potential role as Barbara Gordon could also be in play. There is no indication that either of these characters will show up in the immediate future, but with J.K. Simmons cast as Jim Gordon, Robin and Batgirl should not be that far behind. After all, Batman appears to be more open to getting help and working with others after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, so assembling the Bat Family could be his next step.Suicide Squad is now playing in theaters. Wonder Woman opens in theaterson June 2, 2017, followed by Justice Leagueon November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; an untitled DC Film on October 5, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; an untitled DC film on November 1, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.Source: MTV

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first she wants to be squirrel girl for marvel and now robin for DC... no please not her
 
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    So while Playing Control, I found a journal which said that a bathroom is missing in Islamabad Beurue of Control. With Alan Wake and Control seems to be connected worlds. Even our city is in the universe as well. No wonder those Trail 5 and Trail 6 are haunted.
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    What is peoples obsession with Battle Royale genre. 6 minutes to find a match, 3 minutes to setup a match, 2 minutes to land, 10 minutes for scavanging maybe 2 3 gunfigts and its over. Multiplayer landscape is looking absolute dogshit.
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    Vinland Saga > Berserk
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    that's a yikes saaaen
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    Vinland Saga > Berserk
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    I absolutely hate parry and Sekiro made me love it, i hate sci fi and Mass Effect made me love it. This is the definition of genre defining experiences.
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