Overview

• Ben Affleck described his tenure as Batman in the DC Extended Universe as 'excruciating,' pointing to misaligned creative visions between Zack Snyder's darker approach and Warner Bros.' broader audience goals.
• The actor revealed that the mature tone of the films alienated younger viewers, including his own son, who found the movies too frightening to watch.
• Affleck acknowledged his personal struggles during the productions, including unhappiness and a lack of positive energy, which he believes impacted his contributions on set.
• The troubled production of 'Justice League,' including a director change and extensive reshoots, was highlighted as a particularly challenging period in his career.
• Now focused on his production company, Artists Equity, Affleck aims to create projects with better-aligned creative partnerships and has confirmed he will not return to the superhero genre.