Ben Affleck To Play Batman In Man Of Steel Sequel

Ben Affleck has been cast as the new Batman for the sequel to Man of Steel which will see Batman and Superman in the same movie.

Warner Bros announced actor/director Affleck, 41, will succeed Christian Bale as the man wearing the famous cape and cowl.

Zack Snyder who directed Man of Steel will be directing the sequel which will also see Henry Cavill back wearing the famous red cape as Superman. 

"Ben provides  an interesting counter-balance to Henry's Superman. He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne" Snyder said.

Affleck isn't new to the superhero genre as he starred in Daredevil in 2003 playing the blind lawyer Matt Murdoch as well as his alter-ego Daredevil.

Affleck follows Bale as well as other actors such as Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer and George Clooney who have portrayed Batman on the big screen.