First look at Ben Affleck as Batman
CEBU, Philippines - Director Zack Snyder shared the first photo of Oscar winner Ben Affleck in full Caped Crusader costume on the set of the upcoming “Man of Steel†sequel.
In the photo, Affleck looks insanely buff under his Batman armor, which features muscle detailing over his pecs, abs and arms. The 41-year-old’s face is covered by the pointy-eared Batman mask. His costume is complete with a long black cape. Behind Affleck is the impressive Batmobile ride, which is surrounded by haunting fog.
Snyder’s full-costume photo of Affleck is a follow-up to a Twitter pic, which teased a first look at the brand new Batmobile partly covered by a tarp.
Affleck landed the famed superhero role back in August 2013. The upcoming “Man of Steel†sequel, which will once again star Henry Cavill as Superman, hits theaters May 6, 2016.
Just like when he was first announced as Batman for the “Man of Steel†sequel, Affleck’s Batman look received flak online, with many still doubting if he’s suitable to succeed Christian Bale, who last played the iconic comic book character on the big screen.
It was reported last month that the “Man of Steel†sequel will be followed by a Justice League movie, which is likely to be released by 2018.
Aside from Cavill and Affleck, it has been confirmed that Wonder Woman, to be played by Gal Gadot, will appear in the “Man of Steel†sequel. It has also been reported that theater actor Ray Fisher will play Cyborg in the film. Cyborg, a half-human, half-robot superhero is originally a member of DC Comics’ superhero team Teen Titans before moving on the Justice League.
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