Armie Hammer confirms that he would play if asked by Warner Brothers

Armie Hammer says 'who wouldn't want to play Batman' when asked if he's keen after Ben Affleck departure

By Brittany Valadez For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:24 GMT, 21 March 2019 | Updated: 18:09 GMT, 21 March 2019

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In January, Ben Affleck publicly quit his role as Batman ahead of the planned 2021 solo film of the Caped Crusader. 

And on Wednesday, Armie Hammer stopped by Fallon Tonight, and addressed rumors that he would step into the shoes of the famed superhero. 

The 32-year-old confirmed that he would love to do it if asked. 

Would he or won't he? On Wednesday, Armie Hammer, 32, stopped by Fallon Tonight, and addressed rumors that he would take over the role of Batman after Ben Affleck's departure. He is seen in New York on Sunday

Would he or won't he? On Wednesday, Armie Hammer, 32, stopped by Fallon Tonight, and addressed rumors that he would take over the role of Batman after Ben Affleck's departure. He is seen in New York on Sunday

Host Jimmy Fallon, 44, questioned his thoughts on rumors around roles, and the star noted that 'none of the people who start rumors are actually the people who can give you jobs.'

'So it's always like, "oh are you, are you gonna play Batman?" And I'm like, well you just asked me, but guess who hasn't? Warner Brothers!' he said.

When asked if he has been approached to star in the film, The Social Network talent confirmed that he had not. 

'No Da** it. No.'

'Would you consider it?'  Jimmy pressed.

'Yea…who wouldn't want to be Batman?...It's a good gig!'

No one's offered: When asked if he has been approached to star in the film, The Social Network talent confirmed that he had not

No one's offered: When asked

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