Ben Affleck hands over his cape to a new Batman

Ben Affleck is handing over his cape to a new Batman. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. will release The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, on June 24, 2021. But Affleck won't star as the Caped Crusader. SEE ALSO: 'Aquaman' is now the biggest DC Extended Universe movie ever Affleck, who has played the Dark Knight in DC Extended Universe films Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad and Justice League, will reportedly step down from the role, as the new film will center on a younger Bruce Wayne. Affleck tweeted the news himself, saying, "Excited for #TheBatman in Summer 2021 and to see @MattReevesLA vision come to life." Read more...More about Batman, Dc Comics, Ben Affleck, Entertainment, and Celebrities