Update: January 15, 2018
THE BATMAN Rumor: Jake Gyllenhaal Gets Batman Role If Ben Affleck Exits
This latest rumors on
The Batman comes courtesy of
Revenge of The Fans, and contradicts a recent report that Matt Reeves' film will not be a part of the DC Films Universe. According to EIC Mario-Francisco Robles' studio sources, “Batman is DC proper. Reeves’ Batman is connected. Just its own story.”
Based on this and comments Reeves himself has made previoulsy, it seems
The Batman will exist within the same continuity as
Justice league and the other DCEU movies, but we shouldn't expect to see the likes of Wonder Woman and Aquaman drop by Wayne Manor for a cuppa.
We also have a (possible) update on Ben Affleck's tenure as the Caped Crusader. Apparently, WB has now "soured" on the actor as Batman and has stopped trying to convince him to stay in the cape n' cowl, but Affleck is still under contract. If, however, he does ultimately decide to walk away, a replacement is waiting in the wings.
“Gyllenhaal is probably Batman. Affleck is not out of it yet. That’s the thing, he still has a contract. But the studio is sour on him. If Ben rolls, Jake is in. Kind of a weird web. These guys both know they control each other’s destiny.”
Rumor: Batman Role Is Jake Gyllenhaal's If Ben Affleck Walks; Film Will Be Part Of The DCEU