Ben, Bale, and other men who became Batman

Breaking news from Gotham City: Armie Hammer may be the next Batman. Now that Ben Affleck has stepped down from the role, it's been reported that Hammer is in final negotiations. However, Hammer definitely wouldn't be the first actor to take over for the role. Let's not forget Christian Bale gave his all in Christopher Nolan's Batman series, though some said he was outshined by co-stars like Heath Ledger and Tom Hardy. With that said, let's take a look at the best actors who have played Batman over the years. Hey, you might even find a few surprises.