Was a Ben Affleck Batman Cameo in 'Blue Beetle' Scrapped? James Gunn Addresses Rumors!

James Gunn is addressing the Ben Affleck rumors.

The DC co-CEO spoke out about the latest DC movie in theaters, Blue Beetle, and rumors that the 51-year-old actor was supposed to make a cameo as Batman.

Amid the rumors online, James Gunn tweeted directly to fans.

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“I’ve never heard of a Ben Affleck voice cameo in Beetle, nor has Peter, much less cut one. I never heard of one because one never existed (just asked the producers),” he wrote.

Ben Affleck has appeared a number of times throughout the DCU as Bruce Wayne, including a cameo in Suicide Squad and a supporting role in The Flash.

There were reports that he had a role in Aquaman 2, although the latest rumors suggest it was actually cut.

Plans for a solo movie with him as the caped crusader were scrapped. Years after the movie was put on ice, DC storyboard artist Jay Oliva is speaking out about what fans missed.

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