If you haven’t heard the news yet, Ben Affleck has been cast as Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel. For some reason, he’s a controversial choice. Did people really hate Reindeer Games that much?

Yes, yes they did

Personally, I’m happy with Ben Affleck as Batman. I like the guy. And I liked Daredevil, so there. Especially the Director’s Cut. Have you seen the Director’s Cut? You’ve got to see it!

Anyway, I don’t see what the big deal is. Affleck is a fine actor and an even better director. I will admit to having a hard time seeing him in the cowl or playing Bruce Wayne, but that’s apparently what people said about Michael Keaton back in the 80s. I can also remember not being sold on Chris Evans as Captain America. But these Hollywood folks know exactly what they’re doing. They wouldn’t give the role of Batman to just anybody. Someone saw in Affleck a reason to make him Batman. And even though I hated Man of Steel, I still love Zack Snyder’s other movies. The man knows what he’s doing.

So consider me on board with Affleck as Batman, or at the very list willing to give everyone involved the benefit of the doubt until we see a trailer or the actual film.

Plus, I’m exactly the kind of idiot who will make loads of Matt Damon as Robin jokes, so this is win/win for me. Or maybe Matt Damon as Alfred…