Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Ben Affleck is indeed a part of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom but not as Batman

Ben Affleck has said several times in the past that he is done playing Batman in the DCEU.

Ben Affleck is indeed a part of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom but not as Batman
Mohnish Singh
By Mohnish SinghAug 22, 2022
Mohnish Singh
See Full Bio

DC fans’ joy knew no bounds when Jason Momoa recently announced that Ben Affleck would return as Batman/Bruce Wayne in the much-awaited Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the sequel to Jason’s standalone superhero film Aquaman based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Affleck last played the caped crusader in Justice League (2021) and is now set to appear alongside fellow Batman Michael Keaton in The Flash.

The latest we hear is that Affleck is indeed appearing as Bruce Wayne in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, but his character will not be seen turning into Batman. Yes, you read that absolutely right!

An entertainment portal reports that Affleck does not have many scenes in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which is now releasing after The Flash as opposed to the other way around as they were originally scheduled. Now, his character will act as a link between Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and Ezra Miller’s The Flash.

Ben Affleck has said several times in the past that he is done playing Batman in the DCEU and is just fulfilling his prior commitments. He bowed out of his solo Batman film in 2019, which he was also set to direct.

Soon after his exit, Robert Pattinson was roped in The Batman, with Matt Reeves coming on board as director. Then the news arrived that Michael Keaton was cast to reprise his role as the iconic superhero from 1989’s Batman in The Flash.

However, Affleck decided to return as Batman in The Flash, barely a year after stepping down as Batman. He also filmed a few scenes in Zack Snyder’s Justice League.

Meanwhile, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is scheduled to hit the marquee on March 17, 2023.

Keep visiting this space over and again for more updates and reveals from the world of entertainment.

ben affleckaquaman and the lost kingdomjason momoa

Related News

Diljit Dosanjh
Entertainment

Top 50 Asian stars of 2024

The Punjabi superstar ranked ahead of international talents from global cinema, television, the music industry, arts, literature, and social media.
Entertainment

Diljit Dosanjh tops global Asian celebrity list for 2024

Payal Kapadia receives 'historic' Golden Globes nomination
Entertainment

Payal Kapadia receives 'historic' Golden Globes nomination

More For You

Anurag Kashyap

Anurag Kashyap has condemned the AI film Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal for undermining artists

Getty Images/ Instagram/abundantiaent

Anurag Kashyap brands 'Chiranjeevi Hanuman' AI film a betrayal of artists and calls industry colleagues spineless

Highlights:

  • Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap criticised Vijay Subramaniam for backing the AI-made film Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal.
  • Kashyap said the project undermines creativity and betrays the artists represented by Subramaniam’s agency.
  • Vikramaditya Motwane also expressed disapproval, warning of AI sidelining writers and directors.
  • The AI film is produced by Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network, with a 2026 release planned.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has sharply criticised the upcoming project Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal, promoted as India’s first fully AI-made film. The director targeted Vijay Subramaniam, head of Collective Artists Network, accusing him of betraying the very writers, actors and directors his agency represents. The backlash follows recent controversy over AI’s use in altering the Tamil release of Aanand L Rai’s Raanjhanaa.

Anurag Kashyap Anurag Kashyap has condemned the AI film Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal for undermining artists Getty Images/ Instagram/abundantiaent

Keep ReadingShow less
Aryan Khan SRK Netflix preview

Shah Rukh Khan supports son Aryan Khan during the Netflix launch of his debut series

Getty Images

Aryan Khan nervous in debut speech but Shah Rukh Khan’s playful gesture steals the show at Netflix preview

Highlights:

  • Aryan Khan made his first public speech at the launch of his Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood.
  • The debutant director admitted he was nervous and joked about keeping his father Shah Rukh Khan as backup.
  • The show stars Sahher Bambba, Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh and Manoj Pahwa.
  • The Ba**ds of Bollywood will release on Netflix on 18 September.

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan stepped into the spotlight at the preview launch of his directorial debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood. Delivering his first-ever public speech, Aryan openly admitted he was “extremely nervous,” a moment that has quickly drawn attention. Speaking with a mix of honesty and humour, Aryan said he had been rehearsing for days and even carried backup notes in case the teleprompter failed. The much-anticipated Netflix series marks his debut as a director after four years of preparation.

Aryan Khan SRK Netflix preview Aryan Khan makes his first public speech at The Ba**ds of Bollywood* preview in Mumbai Getty Images

Keep ReadingShow less
Charli XCX

Charli XCX confirms her next chapter with upcoming A24 film The Moment

Getty Images

Charli XCX ends Brat era with emotional South Korea show and reveals ‘The Moment’ film

Highlights:

  • Charli XCX ends her Brat era with a South Korean festival performance
  • Pop star leaves fans emotional with farewell message on stage screen
  • Teases upcoming A24 film The Moment based on her own concept
  • Singer shifts focus from music to film after blockbuster success

Charli XCX has officially closed the chapter on her acclaimed Brat era with an emotional final performance at South Korea’s One Universe Festival, where she also teased her next project. The British pop star, who dominated global charts with Brat, used her farewell show to surprise fans with a teaser for her upcoming A24 film The Moment.

Charli XCX Charli XCX confirms her next chapter with upcoming A24 film The Moment Getty Images

Keep ReadingShow less
Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino confirms his first West End play debut in London

Getty Images

Quentin Tarantino hints West End play could become his final film as he relocates to London

Highlights:

  • Quentin Tarantino says his first-ever play will premiere in London’s West End.
  • The director confirmed the script is complete and work begins in January 2026.
  • He plans to relocate with his family to the UK during the production.
  • Tarantino hinted the play could also become his final film if it succeeds.

Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has confirmed he is bringing his West End play debut to London, marking his first step into theatre. Speaking on The Church of Tarantino podcast, the Oscar-winning director of Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill revealed that the script is finished and that he will begin work on the project in early 2026. The move signals a new chapter for the 62-year-old, who said he intends to spend two years on the production and even relocate to the UK with his wife, singer Daniella Pick, and their two children.

Quentin Tarantino Quentin Tarantino confirms his first West End play debut in London Getty Images

Keep ReadingShow less
Kareena Kapoor Shahid Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor once shared she felt “normal” in her relationship with Shahid Kapoor

Getty Images

Kareena Kapoor’s candid confession about Shahid Kapoor relationship resurfaces and fans are intrigued

Highlights:

  • Kareena Kapoor once shared that she loved feeling “normal” in her Shahid Kapoor relationship.
  • The actress said ordinary moments with Shahid mattered more than grand gestures.
  • Kareena admitted she never rode his bike due to fear of heights and speed.
  • Their chemistry in Jab We Met remains one of Bollywood’s most iconic pairings.

Kareena Kapoor Khan has opened up in the past about her Shahid Kapoor relationship, and a resurfaced throwback interview is once again catching attention. The actress, who dated Shahid in the mid-2000s before marrying Saif Ali Khan, reflected on the simplicity she valued most in their bond. Speaking to Cosmopolitan, Kareena admitted that despite being one of Bollywood’s most high-profile couples, what she cherished most was the ability to live an ordinary life away from the spotlight.

Kareena Kapoor Shahid Kapoor Kareena Kapoor once shared she felt “normal” in her relationship with Shahid Kapoor Getty Images

Keep ReadingShow less
© Copyright 2025 Garavi Gujarat Publications Ltd & Asian Media Group USA Inc
Contact Us