A false rumor claimed that James Gunn cut out a Ben Affleck voice cameo in Blue Beetle.

The latestDC Comicsmovie arrived in theaters worldwide, and thankfully,the world seems to be enjoying it.

Ahead of its release, audiences were toldBlue Beetle’s world was mostly kept separate from previous DCEU continuity.

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This makes perfect sense since James Gunn recently confirmed thatXolo Mariduena’shero will be carrying over into the DCU.

I never heard of one because one never existed (just asked the producers)."

Is Ben Affleck Done as Batman?

Ben Affleck as Batman in Batman v Superman

Previous reports indicatedactor filmed sequences forAquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

However, some rumors seem to think thateven those have been cut entirely from the final product.

CouldThe Flashhave truly been Ben Affleck’s final outing as Batman?

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

Maybe when James Gunn’snew DCUgets around to exploring the Multiverse, the actor can make a proper return.

Blue Beetleis now playing in theaters worldwide.

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