It’s tragic that Ben Affleck never got to do a Batman Beyond movie.
Granted, those skills dont immediately lend themselves to superhero stories, with their emphasis on power and victory.
He is a traditional hero once again.
The superhero role he might have always been meant to play was as Bruce Wayne inBatman Beyond.
An aged Bruce Wayne has long since retired, a victim of his outdated methods and deteriorating health.
However, he happens to meet a teenager named Terry McGinnis, who learns about Bruces secret cave.
After his father is murdered, Terry steals the Batsuit and pursues his own sense of justice.
Seeing himself in Terry, Bruce agrees to train and support the kid as the next Batman.
And its exactly the pop in of caped role that Affleck should have played.
By this point, grouchy and secluded versions of Bruce Wayne are common to the big screen.
Christian Bales Bruce beganThe Dark Knight Risesas a recluse, having apparently hidden in his house for seven years.
InThe Batman, Pattinsons Wayne shuns the spotlight, ignoring even his companys business.
The Bruce Wayne ofBatman Beyondis totally different though.
This Bruce Wayne has been retired for 20 years.
Alfred is long since dead.
Robin was kidnapped and tortured beyond recognition by the Joker.
Hes completely alone and not used to being around people until a man very much like himself arrives.
Affleck could play the older Bruce as the same big and abrasive supporting personality he portrayed inAirandThe Last Duel.
And as he did in those movies, he would still charm us with his infectious personality.
Of course were saying all of this right when Affleckssaying again todaythat hes done with superheroes.
And of course theres noBatman Beyondmovie currently on the books.
