LOS ANGELES, Jan 31 — Following months of speculation, it looks like Ben Affleck’s time as the Caped Crusader is officially over.
According to Deadline, Affleck will no longer be playing the role of Batman as the new movie will apparently be centred on a younger Bruce Wayne.
Affleck took to Twitter to share the news by saying: “Excited for #TheBatman in Summer 2021 and to see @MattReevesLA vision come to life.”
The Batman will be directed by Matt Reeves though not much is known about the plot as yet. It is scheduled for release on June 25, 2021.
Fan reaction to Affleck leaving the role was a mixed bag of emotions with some sad to see him go and others happy with the news. Here are some of the fan tweets including possible replacement options for the Caped Crusader:
Thanos got another one....#Batman #Batfleck pic.twitter.com/L4Dgc00IWC
— Jimmy Folino (@MrNiceGuy18_58) January 31, 2019
can we finally have Jake Gyllenhaal as #Batman #MattReeves pic.twitter.com/svBM1gLA0d
— THE KING IN THE NORTH (@mattfitton4) January 31, 2019
For the next #Batman after Ben Affleck (who I always did like in the role despite the inconsistent writing) may I recommend Karl Urban? You can thank me later Matt Reeves. pic.twitter.com/qxFnhb4WaF
— Ben Williams (@wenbbilliams) January 31, 2019
how about a #batman with /this/ mustache? @realtimrozon pic.twitter.com/rJNIrrg3Ko
— M.💚 (@SineWave180) January 31, 2019
OK. Fine, I think it's time to tell you all the truth.
— Dantooine (@Danburden1138) January 31, 2019
Ben Affleck is out.
I'm the new #Batman pic.twitter.com/PEMwqLItth
Pleurez le départ de Ben Affleck mais n'oubliez pas : on aura peut être une chance de voir Keanu Reeves sous le masque de #Batman accompagné de Ace.
— Bomask (@AccesComics) January 31, 2019
Bat-John Wick is coming... pic.twitter.com/lUCZYEgXe1
there is only one #Batman and his name is #ChristianBale #Batman #MattReeves pic.twitter.com/8RPTY2nqBl
— Logan (@BrianCondor) January 31, 2019
My one and only #Batman!
— Melissa Bellamy Cobain (@DComicsGirl) January 31, 2019
We are gonna miss you @BenAffleck
Im so sad :( pic.twitter.com/lfMcaqfDpH
Right, let's do this: who should play a younger Bruce Wayne in the new Matt Reeves #Batman movie?
— Ali Plumb (@AliPlumb) January 31, 2019
Don't go suggesting Timothée Chalamet, though I know you want to... pic.twitter.com/hTOJmOtGcK
