Affleck will star opposite Henry Cavill, who will reprise the role of Superman/Clark Kent. The sequel will also reunite Man of Steel stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne & Diane Lane. Silverman stated: "We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC Comics' most enduringly popular Super Heroes & Ben certainly fits that bill, & then some. His outstanding career is a testament to his talent and we know he and Zack will bring new dimension to the duality of this character." Director Zack Snyder stated: "Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry's Superman. He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older & wiser than Clark Kent & bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can't wait to work with him." Kroll added, "We are so thrilled that Ben is continuing Warner Bros.' remarkable legacy with the character of Batman. He is a tremendously gifted actor who will make this role his own in this already much-anticipated pairing of these two beloved heroes." The new movie is being scripted by David S. Goyer from a story he co-created with Snyder. Charles Roven & Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan & Wesley Coller serving as executive producers. Production will begin in 2014.
