Ben Affleck Has Written A Batman Solo Movie

Long before Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit our screens, rumours abounded of Ben Affleck  spinning off to a series of Batman solo movies, which he would direct and develop alongside DC Comics’ Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. While nothing was set in stone, we all took it as a given, especially now that Batfleck seems to be the one thing fans and critics seem to agree with now that the movie has finally debuted. Well, we might be one step closer, with, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, William Morris Endeavour (the talent agency that represents the actor) co-CEO Patrick Whitesell revealing that the script has been written, as well as dropping details of Afflecks DC Comics movie contract:

“He’s contracted to do at least Justice League One and Two, so at least three times wearing the cape. There’s a script that he’s written that is a really cool [Batman] idea, so that’s out there as an option.”

It’s strange that Warner Bros. haven’t locked him into a Marvel style multiple appearance contract, but then again Marvel Studios don’t have a two time Oscar winner in their roster of heroes. And one of those Oscars is for co-writing Good Will Hunting, so he’s no slouch in the screenwriting department either. With Batman seemingly to the fore of the DCEU going forward, don’t be surprised if this script is pushed into development sooner rather than later.