Ben Affleck is hanging up the cape, according to a report that the actor is leaving the Batman franchise.
Affleck’s exit comes on the heels of another departure from the DC universe, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which claims Henry Cavill will no longer be Superman.
However, Cavill’s agent, Dany Garcia, tweeted that the actor isn’t quitting Superman.
Affleck’s departure from Batman is causing a stir on social media from fans of the Warner Bros. franchises, eager to know who will star in the forthcoming Batman movie from director Matt Reeves.
“The DC extended universe is an utter mess right now,” wrote one user on Twitter.
Studio insiders told The Hollywood Reporter that execs want to hit a “reset” button on their superhero films. At a recent investor conference, new WarnerMedia CEO John Stankey said, “Some of our franchises, in particular at DC, we all think we can do better.”
According to Deadline, the studio is considering Michael B. Jordan, who starred in Marvel’s “Black Panther,” to play Superman.
In August, Page Six reported Affleck was headed to rehab after an intervention by his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.