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Recently, previously undisclosed concept art from the Aquaman film was posted, showcasing Ben Affleck’s appearance as Batman, a role he played in the DC Extended Universe. This artwork, although removed from the final cut of the film, provides fans with a glimpse into what could have been.
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Ben Affleck’s Batman Appearance inAquaman2 Revealed in the Latest Concept Art
As reported byCBR, Ed Natividad, the incredibly talented concept artist for the highly anticipatedAquaman and the Lost Kingdom,has recently revealed an exclusive peek atBen Affleck‘s deleted Batman cameo from the originalAquaman 2movie. As the artist stated,
“In the early versions of the Aquaman 2018 script, Ocean Master commands the 3 Kingdoms to join him in the invasion of the surface world. He is met with resistance from the JL.”
Some artwork posted onArtstation, featuring Batman’s Nightcrawler, the iconic vehicle introduced inJustice League, engaged in a fierce battle. This stunning artwork depicted the Knightcrawler locked in combat with Atlantean vehicles amidst the bustling city streets, showcasing a clash of the two worlds in a visually striking manner.
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Why Was Ben Affleck’s Batman Cut FromAquaman2?
According to a report fromThe Hollywood Reporter, the updates on the film indicate a significant alteration and that is the complete removal of any involvement of Affleck’s Batman in the movie.
Aquaman 2has recently completed its extensive third round of reshoots, to align the film with the constantly shifting dynamics of the franchise. Sources reveal that both Affleck and Michael Keaton, renowned for their own portrayals of Batman, were initially involved with the project.
Insiders reveal that the motivation behind these choices was made by James Gunn and Peter Safran, who are keen on avoiding the shared universe before the new phase comes to life fully, a mistake that significantly plagued the DC Extended Universe throughout the years prior to the‘rebirth’.
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Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
