Kevin Smith has tipped Ben Affleck to be the 'best Batman.'
Ben Affleck in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Affleck is set to take over the role of Batman for the first time later this year in the highly anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, before going on to star in his own solo film.
Smith has worked with Affleck on film projects such as Dogma and Chasing Amy and his shown his support for the actor as he steps into this new role.
Speaking to Variety, Smith said: "He's the best-looking Batman we've ever seen. He's moving the way he moves in the comic - he's punching out two people in the span of six seconds. So [director] Zack Snyder is kinda nailing that version.
"But the hardest thing to nail about Batman is Bruce Wayne, because that's where you've go no mask, that's where you've got to be a human being and not just somebody who's punching people. But that dude is Bruce Wayne, so he's born to play that role. Everything I've seen so far is phenomenal. I think he'll be our best Batman."
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will see Affleck team up with director Zack Snyder for the first time as he goes head to head with Henry Cavill, who is back as Clark Kent.
As well as starring in Dawn of Justice later this year, Affleck's Batman will also be making a cameo appearance in Suicide Squad, which is set to hit the big screen in August.
The D.C. Movie Universe is set to really grow this year and Affleck is set to play a major role in that as DC films tries to take on Marvel.
A solo Wonder Woman movie is currently being filmed, and we there was talk of Affleck possibly directing as well as starring in the solo Batman film. It would be the first solo film for this character since the success of The Dark Knight Rises back in 2012.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is released 25th March.
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