Jake Gyllenhaal will not be playing the next Batman.
The actor was said to have met with director Matt Reeves about the part in the upcoming solo movie, as itâs possible Ben Affleck may no longer be playing the DCEU Dark Knight.
Jake Gyllenhaal was asked if he was going to be the next Batman, which saw him reply, âWow. Thatâs a very difficult question. The answer to that question is no.â
Itâs also been said that Matt Reeves met with other actors to play the role, but no names are presently known.
Ben Affleck has been rumored to want out of playing the DCEU Dark Knight for a while. Following the poorly received Batman vs. Superman, Suicide Squad and Justice League, Ben Affleck bailed from directing The Batman, and he most recently said the only way heâll return to the role is if itâs any good.
Affleck said they didnât have a good enough script for his Batman movie, which is why he chose not to do it.
The solo movie doesnât yet have an official release date, but itâs thought to be filming this year, as Matt Reeves said things are going along well, so we might find out of Ben Affleck is sticking around or if they are casting a new Caped Crusader some time soon.
If Ben Affleck isnât Batman, and now itâs learned Jake Gyllenhaal doesnât want the role, who should play the character?
