Ben Affleck’s Batman Like You’ve Never Seen: Zack Snyder Reveals New Intense Filming Photo
Zack Snyder has given fans a rare peek behind the scenes of his DC films, sharing a striking image of Ben Affleck as Batman. The photo, posted on Instagram on February 17, shows Affleck standing in pouring rain in Detroit, fully in character as the Dark Knight.
Snyder wrote alongside the post, “Standing in the freezing rain in Detroit with Ben Affleck as we brought Gotham to life for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Fans quickly reacted, and the post sparked fresh speculation about a possible revival of Snyder’s original Justice League vision.
Affleck has been busy beyond Gotham. He recently starred alongside Matt Damon in the Netflix crime thriller The Rip, which premiered in January and quickly topped global streaming charts for three weeks. The duo plays Miami narcotics detectives chasing a massive cash shipment, a role critics have noted shares intensity similar to Affleck’s Batman performance.
The actor is also directing and starring in the kidnapping thriller Animals for Netflix. Affleck took the lead after Damon had to step away for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. The film centers on a mayoral candidate whose son is abducted and features a strong supporting cast, including Gillian Anderson and Kerry Washington. Animals is expected to release late in 2026.
Off-screen, Affleck has focused on his personal growth. Since finalizing his divorce from Jennifer Lopez in early 2025, he has maintained sobriety and stayed active with Artists Equity, the production company he co-founded with Damon. Reports suggest he is enjoying a peaceful chapter, despite brief rumors of a romance with reality star Brooks Nader, which were later confirmed to be platonic.
Sharing this behind-the-scenes glimpse, Snyder reminded audiences just how demanding the filming process was for the Batman role. The image underscores the effort required to bring such a dark, realistic vision of Gotham to the screen.
Seeing Affleck’s dedication in moments like this makes a strong case that he is one of the most underrated Batmans. The physical and emotional commitment he brought to the role is clear even years later. Do you agree that Ben Affleck deserves more recognition as Batman? Share your thoughts in the comments.