Batman and Ben Affleck: Who would you rather see in the cape and cowl? Disappointed in Ben Affleck's casting as Batman? You're not alone. Despite Affleck's big-screen cred, news that the Oscar winner will don the Bat-cowl for Zack Snyder's upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel has sparked the ire of many fans, who took to Facebook to voice their disapproval. A petition posted on Change.org calling for Affleck's removal from the film has already garnered more than 10,000 signatures. And on Twitter, Batman fans suggested alternate casting decisions, using the hashtag #BetterBatmanThanBenAffleck. Though it's unlikely that Snyder and executive producer Christopher Nolan will take note, it's still fun to ponder who might have been more suitable to play the Dark Knight opposite Henry Cavill's Superman. Hero Complex has narrowed down your Twitter suggestions to an elite eight. Check out the nominees in the gallery above, and cast your vote in the poll below. Ben Affleck will play Batman in "Man of Steel" sequel, due July 17, 2015 Ben Affleck's Batman casting sparks backlash Batman: The roles that led Ben Affleck to Batman "Superman/Batman": Who should play the Dark Knight?