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Ben Affleck Criticizes Batman's Batsuit as 'Horrendous' and Stifling

The actor's remarks highlight the physical challenges of wearing the suit and its impact on performance during his tenure as the Dark Knight.

Ben Affleck donned on the Batman suit for the DC Extended Universe film.
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Ben Affleck in the Knightmare sequence of 'Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice'. Some HBO Max viewers got a further look at the future timeline when 'Zack Snyder's Justice League' leaked onto HBO Max on March 8.

Overview

  • Ben Affleck described the Batsuit as unbearably hot and poorly designed, making it physically exhausting to wear during filming.
  • He noted that the suit lacked ventilation and consideration for the wearer, leading to immediate sweating and discomfort.
  • Even highly trained stunt performers could only tolerate the suit for 45–50 minutes before risking heat stroke, according to Affleck.
  • The suit's discomfort undermined his ability to portray heroism, leaving him sweaty, fatigued, and struggling to maintain composure on camera.
  • Affleck's reflections coincide with DC Studios' ongoing reboot under James Gunn and Peter Safran, marking a transition from his era of Batman films.