Ben Affleck Steps Down From Directing Batman Solo Flick
Ben Affleck steps down from helming the direction of the upcoming solo Batman movie.
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oi-Monojit
By Monojit Mandal
Celebrated
Hollywood
actor,
producer,
and
director
Ben
Affleck
said
that
he
has
decided
to
step
down
from
the
directing
duty
of
the
upcoming
solo
Batman
film.
However,
the
star
actor
says
he
will
still
remain
as
the
producer
and
actor
for
the
movie.
Ben
Affleck,
who
was
earlier
reported
to
helm
the
direction
of
the
solo
Batman
movie
has
taken
this
decision
with
due
consideration
and
discussion
with
Warner
Bros
in
order
to
concentrate
more
on
the
acting
part
and
to
make
the
most
out
of
the
film.
"There
are
certain
characters
who
hold
a
special
place
in
the
hearts
of
millions," said
Ben
Affleck
in
a
statement.
"Performing
this
role
demands
focus,
passion
and
the
very
best
performance
I
can
give.
It
has
become
clear
that
I
cannot
do
both
jobs
to
the
level
they
require.
Together
with
the
studio,
I
have
decided
to
find
a
partner
in
a
director
who
will
collaborate
with
me
on
this
massive
film." He
added.
"I
am
still
in
this,
and
we
are
making
it,
but
we
are
currently
looking
for
a
director.
I
remain
extremely
committed
to
this
project,
and
look
forward
to
bringing
this
to
life
for
fans
around
the
world."
Ben
Affleck
explained.