‘The Big Bang Theory’: Sheldon Pokes Fun At Ben Affleck’s Batman

While most of the DC Extended Universe films have received mixed reactions overall and continue to spark debate amongst fans, Ben Affleck’s portrayal of Batman is widely regarded as one of the more successful elements of the franchise. Of course, not everyone has been pleased with Ben Affleck’s take on The Dark Knight and the writers of The Big Bang Theory echoed their sentiments through the notoriously unfiltered character Sheldon Cooper.

During the latest episode of CBS’ The Big Bang Theory, Raj asks Howard if his father-in-law has warmed up to him at all, prompting Howard to say, “He doesn’t hate me. He’s just disappointed that I’m not any other man on the planet.” In response to Howard’s comments, Sheldon Cooper replies, “That’s how I feel about Ben Affleck as Batman.” Fortunately for The Big Bang Theory‘s Sheldon Cooper, Ben Affleck will not reprise his role as the Caped Crusader in Matt Reeve’s The Batman and a new actor is being sought to don the cape and cowl.

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Plot details for The Batman are currently under wraps, though the film will center around a younger Bruce Wayne and includes multiple villains. Matt Reeves also confirmed that it will not be directly based on Frank Miller’s Year One comic and will use of the Dark Knight’s detective skills to a greater extent than previous films.

The Batman will be released in theaters on June 25, 2021.