'I would not direct something for the [James] Gunn DC. Absolutely not. I have nothing against James Gunn. Nice guy, sure he’s going to do a great job. I just wouldn’t want to go in and direct in the way they’re doing that. I’m not interested in that.'
Ben Affleck reveals that he does not want to direct a DC Universe movie for James Gunn. Affleck has been part of the DC franchise since 2016 when he made his debut as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. His time as the Dark Knight is expected to end later this year after a role in The Flash. However, the original plan for Ben Affleck's tenure with DC included stepping behind the camera to direct The Batman, which did not happen.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Those reports reignited hope that an upcoming movie in the DC Universe could be directed by Ben Affleck. In a new interview with THR, the actor reveals that this is not going to happen. As he prepares to release his new Nike movie Air, he confirmed that he has no interest in directing a DC movie.
I would not direct something for the [James] Gunn DC. Absolutely not. I have nothing against James Gunn. Nice guy, sure he’s going to do a great job. I just wouldn’t want to go in and direct in the way they’re doing that. I’m not interested in that.Why Ben Affleck Doesn't Want To Direct A DC Universe Movie The confirmation that Ben Affleck will not direct a DC movie for James Gunn is somewhat surprising.
The reason that Ben Affleck does not want to direct a movie in the DC Universe appears to be the result of not wanting to be part of a shared universe. Affleck's quote suggests that he is not interested in directing a movie that is part of a larger ecosystem or might be pressured to hit a specific release date. The THR article includes additional quotes by the actor/director/producer about how Justice League permanently scarred him on this front.
Even though Ben Affleck will not direct a DC Universe movie in the near future, his stance could always change down the road. He might be more inclined to direct a DC Elseworlds movie that is a bit more flexible and does not have to connect to a massive franchise. But, Ben Affleck will not be directing a DC movie for James Gunn's DC Universe anytime soon. Key Release Dates
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