Ben Affleck Reflects on Troubling Justice League Reshoots
WHO:
Screen Rant - Ben Affleck reflected on the handling of Zack Snyder's removal as director of "Justice League."
Variety - Ben Affleck appeared on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast.
WHAT:
Screen Rant - Affleck stated that nearly a decade after the release of "Justice League," he continues to reflect on the poor handling of Zack Snyder's removal as director.
Coming Soon - Affleck stated that Warner Bros. used Snyder's family tragedy as an excuse to remove him from the project, calling it the "s---tiest" excuse.
Deadline - Affleck described the experience of filming "Justice League" as "so, so negative for lots of reasons."
Screen Rant - Affleck described the handling of Snyder's firing as "s---ty."
Variety - Affleck called the reshoots for "Justice League" the "low point of my career."
Variety - Affleck stated, "It was so gross" how Warner Bros. replaced Snyder with Joss Whedon.
WHY:
Variety - Snyder was replaced due to needing to pause work on the film after his daughter's death.
HOW:
Variety - Warner Bros. made the decision to overhaul the movie by replacing Snyder with Whedon.
(UPDATED October 13, 2026 08:08 UTC)
Ben Affleck has shared that nearly a decade after the release of "Justice League," he still thinks about the way Zack Snyder's departure as director was managed. He expressed his ongoing reflections on the situation during a recent interview. Affleck's comments highlight the lasting impact of that decision on the film and its legacy.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 07:19 UTC)
Ben Affleck has publicly criticized Warner Bros. for their decision to remove Zack Snyder from a project, claiming they used Snyder's family tragedy as a justification. Affleck described this reasoning as the "s---tiest" excuse. His comments have sparked discussions about the treatment of directors in Hollywood and the impact of personal circumstances on professional decisions.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 01:35 UTC)
In a recent interview, Ben Affleck opened up about his time filming "Justice League," describing the experience as "so, so negative for lots of reasons." This candid reflection sheds light on the challenges he faced during the production. Fans of the film may find his insights both surprising and thought-provoking.
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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 00:02 UTC)
Ben Affleck recently opened up about the controversial decision to remove Zack Snyder as director of "Justice League," describing the handling of Snyder's firing as "s---ty." He reflected on the reshoots for the film, calling them the "low point of my career," and expressed his disdain for how Warner Bros. replaced Snyder with Joss Whedon, stating, "It was so gross." This change came after Snyder had to pause work on the film following the tragic death of his daughter.