The former Batman actor debunked any rumors of him returning to direct for DC.

The film that is being teased to reset the DCEU is director Andy Muschietti’sThe Flash.

After chaos unleashes once Barry Allen tries to change the past, he receives help from several Batmen.

Ben Affleck, DC, Justice League

I have nothing against James Gunn.

Nice guy, sure hes going to do a great job.

I just wouldnt want to go in and direct in the way theyre doing that.

Ben Affleck, Batman in Justice League

Im not interested in that."

Gunn mentioned Affleck again in the aforementioned official announcement ofDC Studios’plans.

Were excited for him to do that."

Ben Affleck In Talks to Direct New DC Superhero Movie

Could Ben Affleck Direct an Elseworlds Story?

But as a creator (writer, director, etc.

), it may be hard to sign up for something that comes with a lot of restrictions.

New Rumor Reveals Ben Affleck’s Batman Involvement In James Gunn’s DCU

However, Gunn and Peter Safran introduced the idea of Elseworlds stories being a part of DC going forward.

More specifically, projects likeThe Batman - Part IIandJoker 2: Folie a Deuxwill both be labeled as Elseworlds.

Affleck specifically said he’s not interested in"[directing] in the way theyre doing that.

Will Ben Affleck Retire as Batman After The Flash Movie?

Ben Affleck returns as Batman inThe Flash, which speeds into theaters on June 16.

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