James Gunn reveals he wants Ben Affleck to direct next DC film, says ‘we have to find right project’

James Gunn has shaken up the DC universe with a series of Tweets. In addition to revealing that he and co-president Peter Safran had completed a DC slate, Gunn said he spoke with Ben Affleck to explore the possibility of the actor directing a DC film. However, Gunn said, “we have to find the right project” for Ben Affleck to direct.



James Gunn revealed that a completed DC slate is complete and that he would release more information about it in the new year. Gunn has previously revealed a Superman film depicting a youthful Kal-El during his time as a journalist.


As a consequence, Henry Cavill has declared that he will not portray Superman. Gunn will script the film but will not direct it. When questioned if Ben Affleck, who portrayed Bruce Wayne in the Snyderverse DC films, might direct, Gunn said that he spoke with Affleck to explore directing a DC picture. He stated that all they needed to do was identify the perfect project.

Who is Ben Affleck?

In addition to acting and scripting, Affleck is a prolific filmmaker, having helmed films such as Gone Baby Gone and Argo, in which he won Best Picture. Affleck's movies tend to centre on real crime themes, yet they have violent action sequences.

While Cavill will not return as Superman, Affleck will feature as one of the multiple Batmen in the next Flash film, alongside Michael Keaton's Batman from the Tim Burton films. The plot involves various timelines, allowing for many Batmans.

FAQs:

1. Who is James Gunn?
   He is a writer-director and the co-CEO of DC Studios.
2. What movies has James Gunn written?
   Gunn has written several films, including Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad, and Slither.