'Batman v Superman' Movie News: Ben Affleck Talks His Character Being 'Clouded By Frustration' [VIDEO]
Ben Affleck's version of Batman will not be all that similar to Christian Bale's portrayal from The Dark Knight trilogy.
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Affleck, who is set to make his big debut as Batman in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, recently spoke with Studio Cine Live (via Batman-News.com) about what makes his version of the iconic superhero different.
"Past incarnations dealt with a straightforward search for justice. This time, Batman's reasoning is clouded by frustration, bitterness and anger," Affleck noted.
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The A-list actor also stressed that he had no intention of competing with other Batmans or even emulating them.
"Those versions belong in another universe. Christopher Nolan used his Batman to tell a finite story. My version is different, but remains faithful to the Batman mythology and all the themes associated with it," Affleck clarified. "The other difference is that Nolan's Batman isn't part of a universe where other superheroes exist as well. Here - because we're working towards the Justice League - there's Superman, and it's a world populated with super beings. This situation generates an altogether new reality."
Despite Batman v Superman featuring many superheroes populating the same universe, there is an expectation that it will be more grounded as well. Affleck explained that the film will attempt to show the "consequences of violence" (unlike other action blockbusters) as well as show the consequence of fear and what it does to people.
It remains to be seen if the film will be successful in pulling off these various elements.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is scheduled for release in theaters on March 25, 2016.
