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Michael Keaton On Ben Affleck As Batman: 'He's Going To Be Great'

How Does He Feel About Ben Affleck Playing Batman?

The news of Ben Affleck taking on Batman in the "Man of Steel" sequel still has people riled up, but one former Bruce Wayne has given the actor his blessing. Michael Keaton told TMZ he has no qualms with Affleck in the role.

Keaton portrayed the superhero in 1989's "Batman" and 1992's "Batman Returns," providing one of the most lauded iterations of the character to date. Now he says Affleck is "going to be great" in the role. See what Keaton has to say about the news below, and check out another former Batman's advice for Affleck here.

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