Ben Affleck slams Batsuit as “horrendous” for its heat and sweat. Other actors share similar woes.
Ben Affleck just dropped a bombshell about his time as Batman, and it’s not what you’d expect from the Dark Knight.
In a candid new interview with GQ, the actor behind the DC Extended Universe’s brooding hero spilled the tea on the Batsuit—and let’s just say, it wasn’t a heroic experience. For fans of superhero movies, Affleck’s raw honesty offers a rare peek behind the scenes of one of Hollywood’s most iconic roles.
Affleck, who suited up as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Justice League (2017), and The Flash (2023), didn’t mince words. “I hated the Batsuits.
The Batsuits are horrendous to wear,” he confessed. Why? “They’re incredibly hot, for one thing. They don’t breathe. They’re made to look the way they want them to look, and there’s no thought put into the human being.”
Designed to project Batman’s armored toughness, the suit became a sweaty nightmare, especially with the cowl sealing in the heat. “I sweat, you know what I mean? I get hot,” Affleck explained. “And so in that thing, you would just be pouring water because it’s got the cowl over it.”
The struggle was real—and it wasn’t just Affleck feeling the heat. He revealed that even stunt performers could only handle the Batsuit for 45 to 50 minutes before risking heat stroke. “It just made it difficult to make the movie because you’re so hot,” he said. “It also does not make you feel very heroic because you’re instantly exhausted and really sweaty.” Imagine fighting crime while battling a sauna—that’s the reality Affleck faced on set.
Affleck isn’t alone in this superhero suffering. The Batsuit has tormented actors for decades. Michael Keaton, the 1989 Batman star, wrestled with a stiff suit that restricted movement. Christian Bale, of The Dark Knight trilogy fame, endured similar discomfort, though tweaks were made over time.
Even Robert Pattinson, the latest Batman in 2022’s The Batman, has griped about the costume. Affleck, with a wry laugh, wondered if he was the outlier. “Maybe you know, Christian or Rob, guys like that were just better at dealing with it,” he quipped.
Despite the Batsuit woes, Affleck’s take on Batman has cemented his place in DC lore. His gritty, war-torn Bruce Wayne debuted in Batman v Superman and hit a high note in Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021), where fans and critics alike lauded his performance.
Still, he’s clear: the suit was “the least fun part” of the gig. This mix of triumph and tribulation makes his story all the more compelling.
Affleck’s revelations humanize the superhero mythos, showing the real challenges behind the cape. The Batsuit may scream strength on screen, but for the actors wearing it, it’s a test of endurance. As superhero movies dominate pop culture, these behind-the-scenes tales remind us: even icons like Batman come with a catch.
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