The cast of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” recently spoke to French magazine Studio Cine Live about the film and what we can all expect when it’s released next year. Many fans have become attached to Christian Bale’s portrayal of Batman, but Ben Affleck will be putting on the cape and cowl this time around. During the interview Affleck was asked if he analyzed Christian Bale’s approach to the character so that he can differentiate himself. Affleck made it clear that he’s not trying to compete with anybody else’s version of Batman.
“I don’t want to compete with other incarnations, nor do I want to emulate them. Those versions belong in another universe. Christopher Nolan used his Batman to tell a finite story. My version is different, but remains faithful to the Batman mythology and all the themes associated with it. The other difference is that Nolan’s Batman isn’t part of a universe where other superheroes exist as well. Here – because we’re working towards the Justice League – there’s Superman, and it’s a world populated with super beings. This situation generates an altogether new reality.” Affleck said.
He then went a little more in depth when explaining what sets his version apart from previous incarnations of the character on screen. Affleck says the film plays up Bruce Wayne’s playboy lifestyle and also provides a new take on Batman’s search for justice.
“Usually, the films show Batman starting off, or in the prime of his career. Here, you’re dealing with an older version, a guy at the end of his journey. He’ll find meaning in his own life during his conflict with Superman. He really thinks Superman is an existential menace, and he believes destroying him will be his legacy. We also play a bit more with the billionaire playboy side of the character. He lives that life at full tilt. He courts many women, owns many cars, and parties a lot. He does that as a way to fill the void in his soul. Moreover, past incarnations dealt with a straightforward search for justice. This time, Batman’s reasoning is clouded by frustration, bitterness and anger.” Affleck added.
There’s a lot of hype behind the film at the moment and everyone’s anxious to see Ben Affleck’s Batman in action. One way or another it sounds like we’re going to be seeing a very fresh approach to the character that we haven’t seen on screen before. DC has big plans for the future of their film universe which means there’s a lot riding on this movie and Ben Affleck in particular. We’ll see if it all lives up to the hype on March 25, 2016.
via: batman-news.com
