Ben Affleck Tries To Save His Career After Rehab; Is He Begging WB To Keep Him In Batman?
Posted on Thu Sep 27th, 2018 1:10pm PDT By X17 Staff
Will he or won't he?
Ben Affleck kicked the rumor mill into overdrive yesterday when he was caught dropping by Warner Bros. with a script in hand, leading many to believe that he will still star in the upcoming Batman, despite stepping down from writing and directing it.
New director Matt Reeves' script has allegedly been approved, and production is set to begin next summer, giving the Oscar winner ample time to work on his sobriety before getting back to work.
That said, The Wrap is reporting that it's unlikely the studio will tap the A-lister to reprise his action role, because the insurance coverage might be too costly after his very public battle with alcoholism and trip to rehab.
The Hollywood heartthrob is reportedly eager to get on with his life and prove that he is dependable in both his career and his personal life.
"Ben is sober at the moment and has made plans to leave the facility soon. He has been pushing to go back to work and has expressed he believes he is ready and strong enough to live at home. Ben is eager to get back to work and he seems to be taking his sobriety more seriously than ever. Ben has made it very clear that he will listen to everyone's advice and then make his own decision," a source dished to ET.
We say give Ben one more shot at donning the bat suit!