Ben Affleck has certainly had a year of internet backlash, but more and more people have changed their minds about the once Daredevil, after official photos of him in the suit, and the leaking of the Comic Con footage have hit the nets. Hard not to think that his physical attributes make him the best looking Batman to the comic book, but there are still those sticklers out there that will always talk shit.
Affleck spoke with Entertainment Weekly recently, and he chimed in on taking the iconic role that is the Caped Crusader in Batman v Superman.
I wouldn’t have taken the part if I didn’t trust my instincts in terms of the filmmaking. I think Chris Terrio wrote a terrific script. Zack’s a great visual director. And there’s an interesting take. I wouldn’t have done it if I didn’t think I could do it. I have the benefit of a lot of that understanding. But also, everyone is entitled to their opinion. That’s a big part of this international sport
He then went on to talk about taking on the role physically and mentally. I’m sure you guys have seen the pics, the man is a beast.
I’m right in the middle of shooting now. It’s a process that I’ll probably have better perspective on when I’m done. I can tell you that every time I do a role, it’s the responsibility of an actor to get their physical self as close to the role as possible. And Batman’s obviously got a set of expectations that are tough. So I spent a lot of time working out. And it’s a far cry from Gone Girl where my character is described as ‘puffy and hungover.’ I want you to know I worked equally hard at both!
I always admire actors who not just play characters, but they become them. Many actors are up for the challenge, and then you those out there that just play themselves time and time again. Affleck then went on to talk about how important these superheroes are to the public.
It’s great that people do care that much. They want to see the movie that much. And it is incumbent on you to honor the story. There are the Greek myths and these are the American myths. The American myths are these superheroes. People care about ‘em a lot. And it’s incumbent on you to do a good job and make it as excellent as you possibly can. At the end of the day, the movie’s all that matters.
Awesome words spoken by the Academy Award winning actor/director. Let me know your thoughts about what Affleck had to say.
UPDATE: According to Star, Affleck may have hurt his shoulder on the set, and apparently was sent home. Not sure if it is true, but the video below shows Affleck grabbing his shoulder and moving it around in discomfort. Starts at the 0:57 mark.
Source: Screenrant