Many fans want Christian Bale as Batman. From 2012 to 2015 is just 3 year difference. How can we really forget a trilogy like Nolan's Batman universe? It won't seem right. This movie is going against The Avengers 2 and what way will the movie make money if people see Bale isn't Batman? Yeah hardcore fans will still see it (like my self) but others who only want Christian Bale as Batman won't see it. Warner Bros.....You're doing a big mistake if you don't cast Christian Bale. He's a better fit than Ben Affleck.