6 reasons Ben Affleck will make a great Batman

Relax, everybody — there are plenty of signs that the cape and cowl are in good hands

Ben Affleck
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In case you have somehow avoided all communication with the outside world today, last night brought some rather big news for superhero fans: Ben Affleck has been cast as Batman in director Zack Snyder's upcoming (and tentatively titled) Batman vs. Superman, opposite Man of Steel star Henry Cavill.

Predictably, the internet is less than pleased. The reactions have generally ranged from bemused skepticism to abject horror, but one thing is clear: The vast majority of fans are not optimistic about Batfleck.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.