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Ben Affleck made his DC debut as Bruce Wayne in the 2016 Zack Snyder filmBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicealongside Henry Cavill. Although both of them did not have that many opportunities to bring the DC superheroes on-screen, they earned praise for their performances, and fans still wished to see more of their work as Batman and Superman. Their DC roles were also the ones that led them to bulk up and get in shape, and while starring in the 2016 film, they started working out together.
However, the Batman actor has a lot to say about his co-star’s physique, as he claimed that he hated working out with him and took credit for his muscular physique.
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Ben Affleck Hated Working Out With Henry Cavill
Henry Cavillfollowed a strict diet and a heavy workout schedule to get in shape for his DC debut as Superman in Zack Snyder’sMan of Steel.He then starred alongsideBen Affleckin the 2016 filmBatman v Superman, and made sure to stay in shape for these films as well, as he did not want to be a“fat Superman.”
And he is proud of what he achieved while preparing for the role. However, his DC co-star, Affleck, claims to be the one behind his physique. During an interview with Men’s Health, theDeep Waterstar talked about working out with Cavill.
“I wouldn’t say we worked out so much as I acted as Henry’s trainer,”he joked before adding that he helped him gain muscle mass. Affleck also shared thatThe Witcherstar looked“Gumby”before his coaching and that he had to help him to gain muscle mass for the 2016 movie.
“In all honesty, we did work out together. And I hated it,”he further shared. Cavill has also shared that he was a bit“intimidated”by the Batman actor, which gave him the push and desire to be as good as his co-star, and he was able to do it with his help.
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Ben Affleck Was Nervous to Match Henry Cavill’s Physique
Henry Cavill went through a remarkable transformation for his 2013 filmMan of Steel.And when Ben Affleck was cast alongside him in the second Snyderverse film, the actor was a bit nervous about living up to the physical expectations for the role of Batman.
“That was very daunting. I thought if I have to be as good a shape as this guy, I think I’m in trouble,”he said. Many DC fans were also concerned aboutThe Townstar’s physique for playing the superhero, as he was already in his 40s. However, Affleck was not ready to give up. He worked out “for almost a year”beforeBatman v Superman.
“It was a lot of protein and not a lot of carbs, but just you know, eating like 4 or 5 times a day and lifting weights for couple hours a day,”he said while explaining how he got in shape for the 2016 movie. He reprised his role inJustice Leagueand is all set for his final appearance as the Dark Knight inThe Flash.
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceis available on HBO Max.
The Flashis set to release on August 03, 2025.
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Source:Men’s Health
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
