10 Actors Better for Batman then Ben Affleck

Let me start off with this, I don't hate Ben Affleck, I actually enjoyed Daredevil for what it was worth. Though it is pretty low on my list of Marvel movies, I didn't walk out of my local theater demanding my money back. I was schocked when I heard his name officialy released so soon after reading about rumors that Christian Bale was still trying to get wooed back into the cape and cowl. Ben is a funny guy who is likable enough who has his moments from time to time in a dramatic role. But as an action star, I feel he is a bit blase. I could also speak volumes about the number of actors who are doubling up as franchise action roles (Chris Evans as Human Torch and Cap'n America, Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern and Deadpool, or James Marsden as Cyclops and that panzie from Superman Returns.)

10. Timothy Olyphant - This lukewarm big screen action star's career was justified when he transitioned to television (see what I did there). Perhaps it's time to give him another franchise role where he can use that voice of his that crawls under his adversaries skin.

9. Karl Urban - I know, I know, Dredd sucked, but if it proved anything it's that Kerl has a great jawline and can deliver lines like a chain smoker. Throw in some plus action sequences from the Bourne movie and you got a pretty good action star. His role in the Star Trek franchise shows he can pull of a little charm and wit as well, that could go far with a Bruce Wayne impersonation.

8. Bradley Cooper - Some people are rolling their eyes at this point, saying that he has the same flays of Ben as being just too nice and likeable, but I just don't feel that we've seen what this guy can do with a role yet, and that is considering his Oscar nomination. The 6 or 7 people that saw 'A-Team' loved it, and the guy has shown commitment to a franchise with going through a final 'Hangover' movie knowing the numbers probably weren't going to blow anyone away.

7. Liam Hemsworth - A rising star that could commit to the role for years through any reboots or JLA series that may be planned. You know he would commit wholly to this role, not wanting to be out shined by his brother, you know, Thor. Action star stamp of approval was given with his role in 'Expendables 2'. I feel he could surprise a lot of people much like his brother did delivering Shakespeare in his franchise role. We'd just have to put up with Miley Cirus running around yelling "I'm Mrs. Batman!"

6. Clive Owen - If you aren't looking for a Batman for the next 15 years, then Clive could absolutely nail the role of a slightly aged Batman who really needs to consider retirement. I'm not totally convinced the near 50 year old actor can fully drop the British accent though.

5. Michael Fassbender - Breaking my own rule of actors being placed in multiple comic book universes, Micheal showed a very good acting range in 'X-Men: First Class' although the jump from good guy to bad guy was still a bit rushed with limited screen time, he had a great monologue at the end. He also bared some great acting chops in 'Shame' and other roles.

4. Vigo Mortensen - Talk about an top shelf actor who has been lurking in the shadows. Every few years this guy gets a nomination for an Oscar or Golden Globe, but hasn't been tapped for a franchise role since 'The Lord of the Rings', which I don't know if you are one of the 3 people who haven't seen those films yet, they were awesome.

3. Hugh Jackman - One of the early runners for the role that Christian Bale eventually won, this is a great action star who absolutely commits to a role. I have little doubt he can go from charming billionaire to animal-istic stud with no problem. And, since there apparently is no rule on how many superheros one actor can tackle, I say let him at it.

2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt - I watched Dark Knight Rises again, and at the risk of giving away a spoiler, the number of hints of his Detective Blake character assume the cape and cowl are glaring, add that to the fact that I can't name a single role of Joseph's that I've been disappointed with him. He'd have to hit the gym hard to try and overcome some peoples trepidation of going with a smaller framed Batman, but I have a lot of faith that he could pull it off.

1. Christian Bale - It's never easy seeing someone else becoming the face of a franchise, nor is it done successfully all that often, especially in the Batman Universe. So, I say to Christian, PLEASE DON'T LET IT HAPPEN! The Dark Knight trilogy was phenomenal. And to see such a gem even having to be handed over fills me with fear that it will be dropped and shattered. Pay him $50, or even $60 million a film, it will be worth it. Kidnap his dog and keep it hostage, find his favorite restaurant and threaten to shut it down, take away his internet porn, I don't care, just find someway to bring him back in before Man of Steel 2 shooting begins, PLEASE!

Other actors I considered for this list: Brad Pitt (I liked World War Z), Tom Hardy (Reveal Banes Jaw + Hide the rest of his face = Totally new actor!), Taylor Kitsch (Hey, I thought John Carter was alright.), John Hamm (Bruce Wayne a huge yes, Batman not so much, the next George Clooney?), and Alexander Skarsgård (Good Actor, but I just can't see it)