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Ben Affleck Critiques Batman Batsuit Design as 'Horrendous to Wear'

The actor highlights the suit's extreme heat, discomfort, and impact on performance, underscoring broader challenges in superhero costume design.

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Ben Affleck donned on the Batman suit for the DC Extended Universe film.
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Overview

  • Ben Affleck described the Batsuit as unbearably hot, non-breathable, and designed with no regard for the wearer's comfort.
  • The actor revealed that even highly trained stunt performers risked heat stroke after wearing the suit for less than an hour.
  • Affleck noted that the suit's physical toll made filming difficult and undermined the heroic portrayal of Batman on screen.
  • He suggested that previous Batman actors like Christian Bale and Robert Pattinson may have coped better with the suit's challenges.
  • Affleck's comments coincide with DC Studios' franchise reboot under James Gunn and Peter Safran, which emphasizes actor-friendly costume innovations.