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Ben Affleck Reveals Batsuit Struggles and Son's Fears

4/21/2025

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Ben Affleck, known for his role as Batman, candidly shared his struggles with the Batsuit in a GQ interview, describing it as "horrendous to wear" due to its suffocating heat and poor ventilation. He also revealed that his darker take on the character scared his son, sparking worries about the direction of future Batman adaptations.

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Ben Affleck, known for his role as Batman, candidly shared his struggles with the Batsuit in a GQ interview, describing it as "horrendous to wear" due to its suffocating heat and poor ventilation. He also revealed that his darker take on the character scared his son, sparking worries about the direction of future Batman adaptations.