We all know Christopher Nolan is finished with Batman and expressed no interest in directing a Justice League movie. The question is, who should helm a movie featuring DC's biggest superheroes?

Variety has reported that Warner Bros. may be eying Ben Affleck for the job.

I'm sure the immediate reaction will be one of surprise and shock. But if you think about it, Affleck has had success with The Town for Warner Bros. Affleck isn't just an actor, having written and produced several projects.

Variety also reports that Affleck is the only one that has been sent Will Beal's script for the movie.

Apparently Affleck has stated that he only wants to direct movies that he also stars in so could this mean he has an interest in one of the roles as well? He has mentioned regrets over starring in Daredevil but also cited other areas in which they failed on that movie.

It feels too early to speculate on whether or not there is anything to go with on this. He might be interested. That doesn't mean he'd necessarily insist on playing a superhero again or that WB would want him to. There's also the question of whether or not Affleck would want to lock himself into this franchise. Even if he only directed this one movie, taking on the role of a major character would mean doing sequels as well.

If Affleck isn't chosen to direct, who should be?

Update

It hasn't been confirmed either way but some reports are now saying he's turned it down. No official comment has been made.

I don't know he might actually be a good pick, he's not that bad at it.

see how snyder does on man of steel and then decide who directs it

This is definitely an interesting choice and could be a very good one.  I thought he did a fantastic job with The Town, and, let's face it, after Daredevil I'm sure he wants a chance to redeem his impact on the comic book genre a bit.  The bar has been raised incredibly high for CBMs and I imagine this will provide extra motivation to bring his absolute A-game to the table.     

If he's not picked, I don't know... any chance Warner Bros. could borrow Joss Whedon for a bit? :P  I'd love to see Matthew Vaughn given a chance, but I'm sure his work with Fox would create contractual issues and what not.  Another name that comes to mind is Neill Blomkamp (District 9),

I don't know how to feel about this.. could go well, could go terribly wrong..

Actually don't mind this idea. The Town was great with some quality action scenes. Gone Baby Gone was really great too.

If he had to play somebody, I can see him as a Steve Trevor type.

From what I know, the guy likes comic books, and from another thing I know the guy can really direct. He's proven it. He's also outstanding with dialogue so I don't think it will be cheesy in the speak department. I'm all for this. Nolans Batman was dark. It's looks to be going this route with Superman as well, and Affleck is pretty damn dark too. I'm all for this. I'm Happy Happy Happy.

Seriously WB? Marvel get Joss Whedon and you get Ben Affleck.... What are you smoking and how do I get some!?!

@JohnnyWalker: THE TOWN and GONE BABY GONE are both stellar films mostly due to Affleck's direction, and ARGO looks like it will be solid as well...

This may not be such a bad idea.

Guillermo Del Toro should direct it. I have no real arguments as to why, other than I want him to direct everything

A man who has made two (and is about to release his third) hardcore crime dramas...yeah, good one DC. I'll be over here, making it rain with Whedon.

I think we should all rush to judgement immediately, especially if we haven't seen The Town.

Nothing adds to the discussion more than uninformed Fanboy rage.

OMG! that is such a bad idea... i mean... just bad...

Let Ben stick with South Boston flicks, he does them well.

@MB25: lol

i want to say a bad word please comicvine let me say it

Well, he's not a bad director. Interesting developments.

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@DDangelico said:

@JohnnyWalker: THE TOWN and GONE BABY GONE are both stellar films mostly due to Affleck's direction, and ARGO looks like it will be solid as well...

This may not be such a bad idea.

You've said everything I was about to say.

Daredevil was bad period, not because of Affleck. The Town was awesome and I heard his new movie Argo is phenomenal as well. I think he could be a good pick, but as for starring in it, Im not sure who I would want him to play.

Interesting enough, WB approached Affleck to direct Man Of Steel and he turned it down. Seems like he's been on WB's radar for a while.

http://www.totalfilm.com/news/ben-affleck-explains-why-he-turned-down-superman

As Director ... worth 'considering'.

As cast - If they make him Barry Allen ... you dont even want to know what I will do >:(

He's competent enough, just surprised by the choice.

There isn't a facepalm hard enough for this.

IDK, I would have to wait to see a script/storyline first.

@SocialBat: Yes