The first was Affleck, who announced in 2015 his plans to co-write and direct a standalone Batman movie. Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give,” the actor said in a statement. This is not the first time a star director has exited a Batman sequel. Concerned that Tim Burton had made 1992’s “Batman Returns” too dark for children, Warner Bros. hired Joel Schumacher to take over 1995’s “Batman Forever.” Revenue soared, but reviews dampened. “Scarface” has a 2018 release in mind, while “The Batman” hasn’t announced a target date.

Source: Huffington Post January 31, 2017 15:15 UTC