Zack Synder always had a plan B. Synder who cast Ben Affleck as the caped crusader in 2016's 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice', is revealing the backup plan he had back then about the Dark Knight role if Ben turned down the role.

Zack Snyder reveals his backup choice for Batman if Ben Affleck said 'no'

Joel Schumacher, the director of 'The Lost Boys', 'St. Elmo's Fire' and two of the 'Batman' franchise, has died aged 80 in New York City from cancer, according to a Hollywood publicist.

'Batman', 'The Lost Boys' director Joel Schumacher dies aged 80

This could be a casting coup of sorts if it works out. Johnny Depp is reportedly being eyed to play the role of Joker in the new reboot of 'The Batman'. We all know that Robert Pattinson is all set to play the famous superhero in the new version of the film.

Johnny Depp being considered to play the Joker in Robert Pattinson starrer 'The Batman'

After being offered to star in the upcoming film 'The Batman', actor Jonah Hill decided to pass on the role in the movie. The actor, who was first reported to be in early talks for the film last month, is no longer eyeing a role in the Matt Reeves directorial.

Jonah Hill no longer eyeing role in Matt Reeves 'The Batman'

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Zack Snyder reveals his backup choice for Batman if Ben Affleck said 'no'

'Batman', 'The Lost Boys' director Joel Schumacher dies aged 80

Johnny Depp being considered to play the Joker in Robert Pattinson starrer 'The Batman'

Jonah Hill no longer eyeing role in Matt Reeves 'The Batman'