Ben Affleck recently spoke to Collider while promoting the upcoming release of his new movie, The Accountant, and explained his rationale for bringing Deathstroke into the fold for The Batman.
In particular, he noted that he’s quite fond of the New 52 incarnation of Deathstroke, and he believes that particular take on the legendary DC mercenary will make a perfect story — although he didn’t provide much concrete information on the actual narrative.
During this conversation, he went on to admit that he has a personal affinity for the character, and thinks that Slade Wilson makes a perfect pairing as an antagonist against the DCEU’s Bruce Wayne.