Ben Affleck reveals that he does not want to direct a DC Universe movie for James Gunn. Affleck has been part of the DC franchise since 2016 when he made his debut as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. His time as the Dark Knight is expected to end later this year after a role in The Flash. However, the original plan for Ben Affleck's tenure with DC included stepping behind the camera to direct The Batman, which did not happen. While the Batman solo movie happened without him, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn previously revealed that he has talked to Ben Affleck about directing a DC movie.
Those reports reignited hope that an upcoming movie in the DC Universe could be directed by Ben Affleck. In a new interview with THR, the actor reveals that this is not going to happen. As he prepares to release his new Nike movie Air, he confirmed that he has no interest in directing a DC movie. Ben Affleck mentions that it has nothing to do with James Gunn being in charge of DC Studios but rather that joining the franchise in that capacity is not something that lines up with what he wants to do with his career.
I would not direct something for the [James] Gunn DC. Absolutely not. I have nothing against James Gunn. Nice guy, sure he’s going to do a great job. I just wouldn’t want to go in and direct in the way they’re doing that. I’m not interested in that.