Ben Affleck reveals Zack Snyder's filmmaking approach in candid interview

Actor Ben Affleck, best known for his portrayal of Bruce Wayne in the DC Extended Universe, recently shared his thoughts on working with director Zack Snyder. In a candid Q&A session held after Zack Snyder's Justice League screening at the Zack Snyder Full Circle Event in Pasadena, California, Affleck expressed his admiration for Snyder's directorial talent and approach to working with actors.

Having collaborated with Snyder on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and both versions of Justice League, Affleck's comments shed light on the working relationship between the two Hollywood heavyweights.

With Snyder having moved on from the DCEU after the release of his version of Justice League in 2021 and Affleck set to make his final appearance as Batman in the upcoming film The Flash, the actor's reflections on their time together provide a unique insight into the director's creative process.

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Ben Affleck praises Zack Snyder's intuitive filmmaking and strong decision-making skills

Ben Affleck commends Zack Snyder's talent for intuitive filmmaking and decisive leadership on set (Image via Warner Bros)

Ben Affleck recently spoke candidly about his experience working with director Zack Snyder on the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) films at the Zack Snyder Full Circle Event. Affleck commended Snyder for his taste in casting actors and credited him as an "intuitive" filmmaker with a strong point of view that cannot be learned or taught. He said:

"As you look at all these actors who Zack cast and how good they are and what they've gone on to do, it's a testament to Zack's taste. And his taste is very, as he says, intuitive. I don't know if you can learn it or teach it. He has a feeling if he is, sort of, being like a filmmaker with a point of view is."

Moreover, Affleck praised Snyder for not being clouded by external influences and remaining steadfast in his decisions. Unlike other directors who would make their actors go through a "circus" of 15 auditions, Snyder gives his actors the bottom line of what he wants, which Affleck appreciates. The actor explained:

"And that's kind of what you want as an actor, very much, whether it's good or bad. 'Are we doing this or are we doing that? You want me for the movie or you don't?' You know what I mean? Both are fine, I just want to know, let's not do 15 auditions and do a whole circus."

Affleck also praised Snyder's self-assuredness and ability to work by instinct, saying he trusts everything the director does with his movies. Snyder knows where he wants to take his films, and his decisiveness is calming for his actors.

Affleck said:

"And that's one of the beautiful things about Zack and his process is that he is worked by instinct and decisive and absolutely self-assured of that, and it's a very calming thing to have in a director, to go 'OK, he knows where we're going, so I'm gonna follow him.'"

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The collaborative relationship between Affleck and Snyder: Will they work together again?

Will the dynamic duo of Ben Affleck and Zack Snyder reunite in future collaborations? (Image via Warner Bros)

Ben Affleck and Zack Snyder have had a close collaborative relationship over the years, as seen in their work on several DC films. Affleck has been vocal about Snyder's support during his time as Batman, and the director's unique approach to filmmaking has resulted in successful roles for the actor and many others.

Affleck's praise for Snyder's directing skills at the Zack Snyder Full Circle Event sheds light on the director's intuitive and decisive approach, which allows actors to focus on their performances. Snyder's ability to trust his instincts and stand firm in his decisions has been an asset in his collaborations with actors like Affleck.

While the chances of a reunion under the DC umbrella may be low, given Snyder's departure and Affleck's final appearance as Batman in The Flash, there is a possibility that the two may work together on a non-DC project in the future. Regardless, their collaborative relationship exemplifies the benefits of trust and intuition in the director-actor dynamic.