Ben Affleck won't direct "The Batman"

Variety reports that Ben Affleck won't direct 'The Batman'. Instead, he will produce it. This decision is not influenced by latest Affleck's flop Live by Night, and made with a will to create the best movie possible. Affleck says that he wants to focus on something single, and bring the best performance he can give. 

“There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions,” Affleck said in a statement. “Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has become clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they require. Together with the studio, I have decided to find a partner in a director who will collaborate with me on this massive film. I am still in this, and we are making it, but we are currently looking for a director. I remain extremely committed to this project, and look forward to bringing this to life for fans around the world.”

That being said, we all know how great Ben can do, combining his positions. The positive side in this statement is him still being very close to the director, that is why we will see a huge Affleck's influence on the movie. He just needs to focus on one thing.

This news were around for a long time, I think. Since a very interesting, even intriguing situation with the script Affleck was a little upset and one month back claimed, that might not be a director, but then some weeks later, on Jimmy Kimmel show, he said it, that he will certainly be a director. And now, after all we see, that it might be a serious problem, whether new Batman movie will be better with Affleck in the director's chair or not.