Ben Affleck to reprise his role as Batman

Ben Affleck will reprise his role as Bruce Wayne or Batman in the upcoming "The Flash" movie, reports Hollywood Reporter. Film-maker Andy Muschietti has revealed the news.

Affleck was set to write, direct and star in The Batman, the upcoming DC movie that now stars Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader. 

Affleck stepped back following the backlash and criticism of Justice League and it impacted on his personal life.

Michael Keaton, who played the role in Tim Burton's "Batman" (1989) and "Batman Returns" (1992), is also back for the movie which is scheduled for release on June 3, 2022.

The film stars Ezra Miller as Barry Allen/Flash, who last appeared opposite Affleck in "Justice League."