With the Batman cowl hung up, Ben Affleck is apparently making the move to join MCU. if the latest rumor is true, The Justice League actor had discussions to play a Marvel villain known to be Thor’s recurring nemesis in the source material. Though both DC & Marvel fans seem to have been caught off guard by this new claim on social media.
Ben Affleck’s presumed last appearance as the Dark Knight in The Flash is expected to wrap up his dealings with DCEU. But since DC Studios chief James Gunn revealed his desire to see the actor cum filmmaker direct a DC Film project – it’s been clear the star’s involvement with Warner Bros.’s superhero franchise remains open. However, it also allows him to jump ships, like considering playing an MCU character.
The rumor that Ben Affleck had talks with Marvel Studios comes from MyTimeToShineHello, a reliable insider known for breaking several Marvel and DC-related scoops. She claims the Batman star spoke to the studio to play Dario Agger in an upcoming project but no details on the exact title.
Affleck has been long speculated to play a Daredevil variant for Avengers: Secret Wars. But the possibility of him playing an MCU role seemed out of reach, especially since he announced a new production company with Matt Damon and planned to commit his service exclusively to Artists’ Equity.
The general reaction from DCEU fans on social media is filled with funny jibes aimed at the ongoing overhaul at DC Studios making way for the DC Film stars to shift their interest to Marvel movies. Readers can check it out below.
Ben Affleck had talks with Marvel Studios to play Dario Agger in an upcoming project
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) December 28, 2022
Ben Affleck moving to the MCU. This is the result of James Gunn's meeting. Lol. Can't wait for Marvel to bring in Henry Cavill as well.
— S2N5M7 (@S2N5M71) December 29, 2022
I can actually see this. Damn, Fiege is good
— Alec 🥸 (@alec_10101) December 28, 2022
I can see it pic.twitter.com/PwC80SNvWt
— Is This A Spoiler? (@IsThisASpoiler) December 29, 2022
Kevin Feige: Hey Ben, how’d you’d like to come back as Daredevil in a Marvel movie as a nice wink to the fans?
Ben Affleck: I wanna be a bull. pic.twitter.com/r9naLS7UrZ
— Brian Costello (@BrianRCostello) December 28, 2022
The MCU is gonna be a retirement home for fired DCU actors
— mandy (@BattinsonMarvel) December 28, 2022
Solid casting though
— oficialy Verfied🍥 (@heavyspoilers) December 28, 2022
Marvel out here ready to waste Ben Affleck just like they did Bale lol https://t.co/Yv608RV905
— Baramos (@BaramosGonus) December 28, 2022
To see Ben Affleck turn into a furry.. hell yeah
— Ace ۞ (@StrangeAcee) December 28, 2022
Ben Affleck is going to Marvel? Holy shit pic.twitter.com/8c6C9Rab1r
— 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘁 of North (@Itssan17) December 29, 2022
I hope most actors fired from DC will get role in MCU now
— wilczek_sweetwolf (@diabblo666) December 28, 2022
Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill going to marvel would just prove how incompetent and ridiculous @warnerbros has been. They had it all fail leadership.
— Jona Fett (@JonaGallegos8) December 29, 2022
Black Adam star Dwayne Johnson has also been open about his love for Marvel with many fans suggesting The Rock is signaling at Kevin Feige about his desire to play an MCU role. Whereas there has also been growing support to see Henry Cavill play another powerhouse role but this time for Marvel – with characters like Hyperion and Captain Britain being thrown around.
Readers are advised to take this news with a grain of salt. It should also be noted that discussions also fall apart so it is unclear if Ben Affleck is the only actor in discussion for the role.
