Ben Affleck has been unmasked as the new Batman, preparing to suit up for the upcoming Man of Steel sequel.
Though the 41-year-old actor is no stranger to superhero flicks, having featured in the comic book inspired Daredevil, he has big shoes to fill in this next role.
Taking the reins from Christian Bale, Affleck joins the prestigious company of actors like Val Kilmer and George Clooney as he steps into the role.
Who was your favourite batman?
George Clooney as batman, new recruit Ben Affleck, and Christian Bale in the role.
Christian Bale became Batman in 2005 in *Batman Begins*.
Christian Bale became Batman in 2005 in Batman Begins.
He passes the batmobile to Affleck after three instalments.
Michael Keaton was the Batman in a full-length feature film in 1989.
George Clooney was a favourite Batman in the 1997 film *Batman and Robin*.
George Clooney was a favourite Batman in the 1997 film Batman and Robin.
His sidekick Robin was played by Chris O’Donnell.
Val Kilmer led the 1995 cast of *Batman Forever*.
Val Kilmer led the 1995 cast of Batman Forever.
Gus Lewis played a young Batman in *Batman Begins*.
Gus Lewis played a young Batman in Batman Begins.
There are bound to be flashbacks. Who will play a young Affleck?
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