James Gunn

2022 - 12 - 15

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James Gunn's DCU Looking For Directing Project For Ben Affleck (Screen Rant)

James Gunn is looking for Batman actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck to direct a DC Studios project under his and Peter Safran's leadership.

Affleck being eyed to direct a DCU movie begs the question whether he will continue playing Batman on screen. Assuming they are starting over with Batman in the DCU, Affleck could always direct a new film for the Dark Knight, especially as he was originally [Gunn](https://mobile.twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1603211850681704448) confirmed that [Henry Cavill would not be back as Superman](https://screenrant.com/dcu-superman-henry-cavill-out-not-returning/), as he is writing a new film set to focus on a younger version of Clark Kent. [DC Universe](https://screenrant.com/tag/dceu/) is looking for Batman actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck to direct a DC Studios project. Gunn confirmed that they did, in fact, have a meeting with the Batman actor, who is looking to direct a DC movie. However, once Zaslav fully signs off on what they are doing with the DCU, there are a few interesting options for films Affleck could helm.

James Gunn reveals he wants Ben Affleck to direct next DC film ... (Economic Times)

James Gunn has expressed his desire for Ben Affleck to direct a DC movie, stating they only need to find the perfect project.

However, Gunn said, “we have to find the right project” for [Ben](/topic/ben)Affleck to direct. He stated that all they needed to do was identify the perfect project. Affleck's movies tend to centre on real crime themes, yet they have violent action sequences. Gunn has previously revealed a [Cavill](/topic/cavill)has declared that he will not portray Superman. In addition to revealing that he and co-president [Peter Safran](/topic/peter-safran)had completed a DC slate, [Gunn](/topic/gunn)said he spoke with [Ben Affleck](/topic/ben-affleck)to explore the possibility of the actor directing a DC film.

James Gunn says Ben Affleck could direct next DC film (Hindustan Times)

James Gunn revealed in a response to a Twitter fan asking who could be the potential director for the next DC feature. | Hollywood.

But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we're big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.” James Gunn commented on the same in a series of Twitter saying, “Peter and I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn’t be more over-the-moon about; we’ll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects at the beginning of the new year... [Henry Cavill](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/hollywood/james-gunn-calls-superman-huge-priority-denies-feud-with-henry-cavill-101670831014227.html) announced that he will not be reprising his role as Superman in the Man of Steel follow-up that will be written by James Gunn, now a potential name for the director has come up in the form of Ben Affleck. Earlier, Ben had also planned to helm the standalone Batman movie, one where he wanted to focus on building up the world's greatest detective aspect of The Batman. “Met with Ben yesterday precisely because he wanted to direct & we want him to direct; we just have to find the right project.” said James Gunn in response to a Twitter fan asking whether the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice star could be the director. Henry was last seen as Superman in DC's latest release, Dwayne Johnson-starrer Black Adam.

Ben Affleck to direct a DC film? Here s what James Gunn revealed (Filmfare)

Batman actor Ben Affleck has talked about directing a DC movie before and now James Gunn has revealed that he just might.

The last Batman film was Matt Reeves' The Batman featuring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader. Director James Gunn recently caught up with Ben Affleck and the idea of the actor directing a DC film came up. In fact, he wanted to work on a standalone Batman movie but didn't find the right script.

Ben Affleck to make a triumphant return to DC? James Gunn ... (WION)

Writer-director and DC Studios' co-CEO James Gunn recently made a bombshell announcement. He made it clear that Henry Cavill will not be the Superman of the ...

In a tweet, Gunn wrote, "Met with Ben yesterday precisely because he wanted to direct and we want him to direct." Meanwhile Gunn has also said he and Safran met with another star of the old, and presumably now dead, DCEU: Ben Affleck. While writing on Twitter, Gunn said he and Safran met with Cavill and explored "possibilities', which could mean either that Cavill might return in the role in some way, or he might play some other role.

James Gunn Speaks Out on Batman's Future Role in the New DC ... (Comicbook.com)

Warner Bros. Discovery has been taking a lot of flack for there decisions about their DC Comics film projects ever since their cancellation of Batgirl.

[began their jobs as Co-CEO's of DC Studios at the beginning of the month ](https://comicbook.com/movies/amp/news/heres-when-james-gunn-and-peter-safran-start-dc-studios/)and it's safe to say that the future of DC is looking bright. To which Gunn responded: "He's a big part of the DCU". "Is batman going to be a big part of the dcu going forward or is he gonna be kept for Matt reeves only?"

James Gunn Wants Ben Affleck as a Director in the DCU, But For the ... (MovieWeb)

James Gunn's recent comments suggest Ben Affleck's potential return to the DC Universe as a director. Ben-Affleck as Batman Warner Bros. Pictures.

Superman, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman have been the subject of a flurry of reports, so Gunn has resorted to social media to shed some light on the situation. Gunn explained that “Among those on the slate is Superman. Gunn recently revealed on Twitter that a new Superman film was in the works.