Ben Affleck will no longer direct himself in The Batman

Ben Affleck as Batman.

Ben Affleck has officially announced that he will no longer be serving as the director of his own upcoming film, The Batman.

The Batman is the superhero's standalone film that stars Affleck as the Dark Knight. According to a statement, the actor would rather focus his energy on playing the character than directing the film. "There are certain characters who hold a special place in the hearts of millions," said Affleck in a report published by The Hollywood Reporter.