{"id":290169,"date":"2017-02-01T04:54:26","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T04:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=290169"},"modified":"2017-02-01T04:54:26","modified_gmt":"2017-02-01T04:54:26","slug":"ben-affleck-will-not-direct-batman-film","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2017\/02\/ben-affleck-will-not-direct-batman-film\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben Affleck will not direct Batman film"},"content":{"rendered":"
Ben Affleck has pulled out of directing the upcoming standalone Batman film.<\/p>\n
The A-lister will still produce and star in the as yet unnamed film but said in a statement he and Warner Bros were looking for a new director.<\/p>\n
“It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require.<\/p>\n
“There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions. Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give,” he said.<\/p>\n
‘Critical mauling’<\/strong><\/p>\n Affleck made his debut as the superhero for Warner Bros last summer in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which received mixed reviews from critics.<\/p>\n His statement continued: “I am still in this, and we are making it.<\/p>\n “I remain extremely committed to this project, and look forward to bringing this to life for fans around the world.”<\/p>\n The studio said in a statement said that it “fully supports” Affleck’s decision and “remains committed to working with him to bring a standalone Batman picture to life”.<\/p>\n The standalone Batman film has no official release date yet but is thought to be scheduled for 2018.<\/p>\n Affleck recently made a cameo as Batman\/Bruce Wayne in Warner Bros’ Suicide Squad which fared well at the box office but was savaged by the critics.<\/p>\n The Oscar-winner will next appear as Batman in Justice League, which will be released on 17 November.<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ben Affleck has pulled out of directing the upcoming standalone Batman film. The A-lister will still produce and star in the as yet unnamed film but said in a statement he and Warner Bros were looking for a new director. “It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[137],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n