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DC’sJustice Leagueis a film that went through its share of controversies. The much-anticipated movie in the DCU which brought together the iconic DC superheroes for the first time was director Zack Snyder’s brainchild. Unfortunately, owing to a personal tragedy, Snyder had to step down from the helm halfway through the film and handed over the reins to Joss Whedon.Justice Leagueopened to mixed reviews with audiences claiming that Zack Snyder’s magnum opus was undone by Joss Whedon with the latter making merciless cuts from Snyder’s original vision.
Furthermore, the rumor mills began churning when the cast including Gal Gadot and Ben Affleck talked about their difficult working experience with Joss Whedon. But Zack Snyder came back with a bang with his version of the storyline inZack Snyder’s Justice League,a 4-hour marathon that encompassed all of the director’s original inspirations behind the characters and the DC Universe. This film was highly lauded by fans and actors, including Ben Affleck.
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Ben Affleck heaps of praise on Zack Snyder
Hollywood starBen Affleckwho played Batman inJustice Leaguespoke candidly about his experience in both versions of the film. After the debacle of the first film directed by Joss Whedon, theArgostar confessed that he wanted to have nothing to do with the movie or the franchise, after a tumultuous relationship with the film’s director. Stating that the experience also affected his personal life, the actor said,
“That was the worst experience I’ve ever seen in a business that is full of some shitty experiences. It broke my heart. “I started to drink too much. I was back at the hotel in London, it was either that or jump out the window. And I just thought, ‘This isn’t the life I want.”
In this state of mind, the actor was wary whenZack Snyderapproached him to recreate his version of the film. But theGone Girlstar ultimately accepted the offer and went on to lavish praise on theBatman vs Supermandirector for his undying efforts to resurrect his brainchild. Affleck also added thatZack Snyder’s Justice Leaguewas the highest-rated film of his career and thanked the director for having urged him to get on board.
Also Read:Ben Affleck Reveals He “Nailed” His Batman Portrayal in The Flash: “The 5 minutes I’m there, it’s great”
Fans laud Ben Affleck for supporting Zack Snyder
Ben Affleck’s open support of Zack Snyder has received heartwarming praise from fans of the actor and the director.Zack Snyder’s Justice League,which was a darker and edgier take on the original film, was a huge hit among fandoms with viewers appreciating Snyder’s dedication to making a project that he had envisioned from the start. They also took to social media to laud Ben Affleck for graciously and openly supporting Zack Snyder’s vision for the franchise and the movie.
Ben is the Goatpic.twitter.com/EaXkKoGTLp
— Batlad Russian Bot (@foxpiss69)June 01, 2025
@BenAffleckyou a real one! Always gonna be#Batmanto me.
And if@wbdhad any sense at all. They’d have made an absolute killing off the instant classics coming out the#SnyderVerseSo much untouched, untapped potential.
Will always be the one of the biggest what ifs ever.
— Spennywise (@SpencerHender21)July 05, 2025
https://twitter.com/BoosteR_Fettt/status/1636408987079036928?s=20
https://twitter.com/Thee__DAWG/status/1636373818737405952?s=20
Meanwhile, Ben Affleck has exuded confidence about his role as Batman in the upcoming summer blockbuster,The Flash,saying that his Batman will be more than ready to stand up against Michael Keaton.
Zack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis available for rent and purchase on Apple TV
Also Read:“I nailed it in The Flash”: Ben Affleck Assures Fans That His Final Ride as Batman Will Leave Them Speechless Despite Competing With Michael Keaton
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
