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No Future Plans for Superman or Batman Movies Featuring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck
by Neil Cole
Warner Bros. has reportedly scrapped their plans for any future superhero films starring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck in their respective roles as Superman and Batman.
According to a new article from Variety, the recent rumors that both actors would not be returning to the silver screen as the Man of Steel or Dark Knight are apparently true. Here's an excerpt from the article:
Following the box office disappointment of “Justice League,” Warner Bros. has been reevaluating its approach to making movies based on DC Comics characters. The studio is not moving forward with Batman and Superman movies featuring Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, respectively. It is expected to recast the Dark Knight with a different actor. The studio will be fielding a number of superhero adventures in the coming months and years. It is releasing “Aquaman” this December, and next year will bring a “Wonder Woman” sequel. The studio also has a “Suicide Squad” follow-up and a Joker movie with Joaquin Phoenix waiting on deck.
At this time, no future Superman movie is currently in production at the studio whereas director Matt Reeves' "The Batman" is still in the works with longstanding rumors that a younger Batman will be featured in the film.
