WB eyeing Ben Affleck to direct 'Justice League'

[StevenOtero]

"With Christopher Nolan declaring himself out of the running for "Justice League," Warner Bros. has approached another of its go-to directors in Ben Affleck, who's expected to discuss the project with studio brass in the coming days, multiple sources tell Variety."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118057612

I could see this working well for WB.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Did he direct DareDevil? Cause that movie sucked.

 

[StevenOtero]

Did he direct DareDevil? Cause that movie sucked.

No, he starred in it.

He's directed: Gone Baby Gone, The Town, and the upcoming film Argo.

 

[CowboyMike]

Kevin Smith would be perfect for this gig, as much as he loves the DC Universe.

 

[The30YardSlant]

He directed "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town" which are both great movies IMO.

 

[Stash]

I think they're putting the cart before the horse.

I don't think they're in position yet for this.

Not by a longshot.

 

[StevenOtero]

Modern Myth Media

Variety reports Warner Bros. is prepared to offer Ben Affleck an opportunity to direct the “Justice League” film based on “Gangster Squad” writer Will Beall’s script. Discussions are said to be happening in the near future with one of the key points being whether or not Affleck will stick to his preference of starring in the films he directs (“The Town” and “Argo”).

Warner Bros. could be eyeing a 2015 release date, though it may not be the best idea to go head-to-head with an already established team up franchise in “The Avengers 2.” Also, if 2015 is the release date, that all but guarantees the studio will not go the Marvel route with a series of solo efforts ahead of the team up. “Man of Steel” will be the only lead in, though Warner Bros. may again opt for a separate, concurrent continuity for “Justice League” like it tried to do back in 2007.

We’ll have more on this story as it develops.

 

[Kevinicus]

Kevin Smith would be perfect for this gig, as much as he loves the DC Universe.

He would be good to write it, but terrible to direct it.

 

[Biggems]

too bad we cant get Bale to play Batman for the Justice League movie.....since he hung up the bat suit.

If they use Lex Luthor as a villian, get Michael Rosenbaum. He was great as Lex in Smallville.

 

[kristie]

too bad we cant get Bale to play Batman for the Justice League movie.....since he hung up the bat suit.

If they use Lex Luthor as a villian, get Michael Rosenbaum. He was great as Lex in Smallville.

not a bad idea.

 

[trickblue]

Oh Lord... a preachy actor that can't act... with a bad wig... directing a potential blockbuster movie... what could POSSIBLY go wrong...

Gigli 2 perhaps?

PLEASE let real directors direct, Hollywood... sigh...

 

[jnday]

He directed "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town" which are both great movies IMO.

The Town was a very good movie. He did a good good job on it. He may work out okay.

 

[joseephuss]

Oh Lord... a preachy actor that can't act... with a bad wig... directing a potential blockbuster movie... what could POSSIBLY go wrong...

Gigli 2 perhaps?

PLEASE let real directors direct, Hollywood... sigh...

That's funny. What is also funny is that Gigli had a real director and it still sucked. Martin Brest directed Gigli. He also directed Meet Joe Black, Scent of a Woman, Midnight Run and Beverly Hills Cop. The real problem is that he wrote Gigli, but didn't write those other movies. So maybe you are correct, let real directors direct and not write.

What are they looking to get out of Justice League? Do they want an action movie with comical elements like Avengers? I don't know if Affleck would be good for that. His experience as a director has been with more serious drama movies. They need a good story first no matter who directs.

I don't think it is a bad idea to just make a JL movie. Just do it. If it works then they can spin off individual character movies from there. It takes a lot of coordination to introduce the characters in their own movies before hand. They can't even find a director for this movie, so how are they going to be organized enough to film 2 or 3 movies before hand. I say go for it.

 

[Lodeus]

Word is he turned it down.

 

[StevenOtero]

Word is he turned it down.

http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/ben...ays-no/#utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

More like his reps are saying no.

 

[Stash]

What are they looking to get out of Justice League? Do they want an action movie with comical elements like Avengers? I don't know if Affleck would be good for that. His experience as a director has been with more serious drama movies. They need a good story first no matter who directs.

I'd also settle for them having a clue. And they've shown zero signs of one thus far. The only successful hero they've had in over a decade just ended his run, and they've got little to nothing else going for them. Hopefully Man of Steel proves successful, but even if it is, it would give them exactly one piece of the puzzle.

I don't think it is a bad idea to just make a JL movie. Just do it. If it works then they can spin off individual character movies from there. It takes a lot of coordination to introduce the characters in their own movies before hand. They can't even find a director for this movie, so how are they going to be organized enough to film 2 or 3 movies before hand. I say go for it.

So your suggestion is to abandon planning because they can't do it and simply throw something up on the big screen?

Didn't they already make Green Lantern?

Marvel's path is the blueprint for success, they should follow it. You have to let the movie-going public know who these Justice League characters are first. And you can't do that over the course of a 2 1/2 hour ensemble film.

I believe that if they follow your course, it simply won't work and there not only won't be spinoffs, there won't even be a second JL movie.

They should first decide on who's playing Batman and Green Lantern , can you get Bale back or do you try to go with Gordon-Levitt? Can Ryan Reynolds work as Green Lantern or do you hit reset there?

Then, get started on a third character's film - Wonder Woman, Aquaman, whoever. And maybe handle some crossover elements there first. (Appearances by the 'established' future team members - Batman, Superman, GL)

Only at that point do I feel they can successfully impliment a Justice League film properly.

I feel that rushing things is a sure recipe for failure and these characters deserve better.

 

[StevenOtero]

I feel that rushing things is a sure recipe for failure and these characters deserve better.

 

[DallasEast]

Producing a Justice League movie before creating a Wonder Woman film is beyond pathetic in my opinion. Here you have the three major hitters in the DC Comics universe: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. The Dark Knight has been fully established on the big screen. So has the Last Son of Krypton, albeit with only two very good movies under his belt (Superman I & II) and the Christopher Nolan produced Man Of Steel on its way next summer.

The Amazon Princess?

Nowhere. Nada. M.I.A.

Lynda Carter looked bodaciously gorgeous in the uniform, but her television series was a poor representation of the character. It is almost obscene that she would be re-introduced 'out of the blue' to the world again without establishing her character in its proper context.

We all know what Batman is all about. Nolan made that crystal clear. Erase all the sequels past Superman II to today, acknowledge the great odds that Man Of Steel will re-affirm him as the quintessential comics superhero of all-time, and Superman regains equal (or near equal) footing with Batman.

Wonder Woman?

Ba da Da ta Da ta Ta!
do Do do do Do do!
Wonder Womannnn!
Wonder Womannnn!

All the world's waiting for you!
And the power you possess!

In your satin tights!
Fighting for your rights!
And the old Red, White and Blue! Ooooo!

Wonder Woman!
Wonder Woman!
YOU'RE A WONDER, WONDER WOMAN!
do DO de do Do ta to DO!

THAT'S basically all that folks outside of comics readers and viewers of the animated Justice League series know about her. Oh wait. I forgot.

SHE'S TWIRLING! SHE'S TWIRLING AROUND IN SLOW MOTION! THERE'S A BLINDING LIGHT! IT'S HER! IT'S WONDER WOMAN!

:bang2:

She is one of the fiercest warriors and fighters in any comics book universe.
She's magical (literally).
Her people are immersed in Greek mythology.
Her abilities are respected by Superman himself.
She's savagely sexy.

Anyone who knows the character could go on and on. Her movies (plural) should have been made decades ago. Yet DC and Warner Brothers have sat on their collective hands and done nothing. Still, I can assume that she'll pop up in a group/team movie from 'out of the blue.'

Well, ain't that special. And yes, the whole situation does sorta piss me off. :

 

[joseephuss]

So your suggestion is to abandon planning because they can't do it and simply throw something up on the big screen?

.

Not at all. I am saying stop planning on the grandiose scale of introducing all the characters first and then the team up film. Just put all the planning and prep into the team up film itself. These characters are all known. Why bother with all the background information about how they got their powers or whatnot? Just plan on a good story about the team as a whole and go with that.

In The Godfather, they didn't have to show how he came into power. They just created a good story. In Star Wars, they just jumped into Episode IV of the whole story. There was no need to show how Don Corelone or Darth Vader got their respective starts. And those characters were unknown at the time. Everyone knows the major players from the DC comics.

I am all for planning. I'd rather they plan for one movie than trying to plan for 4 or 5 to make it all work. If done right, a team up film can work well and does not require lead up films.

 

[gambit187]

It will fail regardless....Marvel>>>>>DC