‘Batman’: Ben Affleck in Talks to Star in, Co-Write Standalone Movie

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Ben Affleck is in talks to star in, co-write and possibly direct a standalone “Batman” movie.

Sources have confirmed to Variety that Affleck is in negotiations to pen the solo “Batman” film with Geoff Johns after he has finished directing “Live By Night,” which is set to begin production this November.

Warner Bros. had no comment.

Additional details are still under wraps other than the fact that Affleck will star as the caped crusader, a role that he will first assume in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” as well as “Justice League,” which bows in 2017.

Given how much time and effort goes into directing, it might be a long while before Affleck puts pen to paper. He’s currently focused on getting “Live By Night,” based on Dennis Lehane’s Prohibition-era crime novel, off the ground.

Affleck is expected to be promoting “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” this »

- Justin Kroll

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