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Ben Affleck’s candid take on wearing the Batsuit highlights a very real behind-the-scenes challenge that many superhero actors face: those iconic costumes look incredible on screen, but they’re often physically punishing in reality. His remarks about being drenched in sweat and feeling anything but heroic emphasize how much of the glamour is just movie magic.
It’s not the first time an actor has voiced discomfort—Christian Bale also once said he could barely breathe in his Dark Knight suit, and Robert Pattinson reportedly had difficulty even moving during early fittings for The Batman. Affleck’s humorous jab about them possibly being better suited (literally) for the role adds a self-deprecating edge, reinforcing his down-to-earth perspective.
Despite the discomfort, Affleck’s portrayal of an older, grizzled Batman remains a standout for many fans, especially in Zack Snyder’s Justice League, where his darker, more weathered take contrasted sharply with previous interpretations.