Zack Snyder Shares New Ben Affleck Batman Image: ‘One Of My Favorites’

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Zack Snyder has excited DC fans again by sharing a dramatic black-and-white photo of Ben Affleck in his role as Batman.

Zack Snyder posted a favorite photo of Batman on Instagram, explaining that he shot it with his Leica Monochrom camera. He also mentioned the small set used for the portraits was custom-built.

The photo features Ben Affleck as Batman, wearing his Knightmare costume, and sitting on a dark set. It’s been shot with the distinctive visual style director Zack Snyder is known for.

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Snyder’s Leica Series Continues

Zack Snyder recently shared another black-and-white photo taken with his Leica Monochrom camera, this time featuring a DC character. It’s the third such image he’s released in the past few weeks, following portraits of Henry Cavill as Superman and Joe Manganiello as Deathstroke.

The latest posts have sparked renewed discussion about the future of the ‘SnyderVerse,’ with fans wondering if they signal a creative comeback or a final goodbye, especially as rumors circulate about Warner Bros. Discovery potentially being sold.

Our recent Facebook video about Zack Snyder’s Superman has been viewed over 200,000 times, proving that fans remain passionate about his vision for DC Comics characters.

Ben Affleck’s Batman Legacy

Ben Affleck’s version of Batman is a fan favorite, largely due to his tough and experienced take on the character in Batman v Superman and Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

This image perfectly shows why fans still love Snyder’s cut – it feels realistic, powerful, and epic.

Adding to the rumors that Netflix might acquire DC, Joe Manganiello recently shared a post suggesting a sale, and Netflix France playfully hinted at a potential showdown between Black Adam and Superman. This continues to fuel speculation about DC’s future home.

We’ve learned from our sources that Ben Affleck was originally planned to reappear as Batman in a larger, interconnected multiverse storyline concluding with The Flash movie.

Snyder’s Ongoing DC Teases

Zack Snyder’s recent posts featuring Leica photographs seem deliberately timed – a nostalgic nod to the visual style and emotional impact of his DC movies – and they appear just as Warner Bros. Discovery is undergoing a sale.

Okay, so the rumor mill is really churning now. Word on the street is James Gunn might be leaving his post at DC Studios with the Warner Bros. Discovery sale. And if Zack Snyder does come back, apparently it’ll only be for a single project – a film adaptation of ‘The Dark Knight Returns.’ It sounds like a pretty big shake-up is coming to the DC universe, and it’s definitely something I’ll be keeping a close eye on.

Okay, so here’s the exciting part: if things go right, we might actually see Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill return as Batman and Superman! But this wouldn’t be the same old story. We’re talking about older, more seasoned versions of these heroes – perfect for what could be a definitive ending to their stories now that DC is under new management. It feels like a fitting way to wrap things up, honestly.

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2025-10-22 06:01