It was recently revealed that actor Ben Affleck would not only down the cape and cowl for 'Batman V Superman,' but for his own solo film which he will star and direct in, 'The Batman.'

However, a new report has just surfaced stating that Affleck may be sporting the costume for quite some time considering his favorable performance in the upcoming film.

"According to an industry source who will remain anonymous, a cut of Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice was screened for the film's crew and Warner bosses within the past 24 hours or so. "It's a near finished cut but not locked," our source tells us. That screening was, we're told, a glowing success - to the point where Zack Snyder's movie received a "standing ovation." Warner is said to be so impressed with Affleck's performance as Batman that it's apparently in the process of making an extended, "Golden deal", which could see the actor play the Caped Crusader in a trilogy of stand-alone movies, not the single outing already announced," writes Den of Geek.

If there is truly any validity to this deal, Affleck could become our next generation's definitive Batman for the next 10 years or so, making him the longest standing actor as the well-known superhero.

The current universe that encompasses the whole Justice League is also suggested to be reworked in favor of the Batman character and his upcoming solo films.

'The Batman' is scheduled for a release date in 2018 right now, but so far there is no news of any additions to Warner Bros. DC long slate of films.