Studio 'Freaking Out' Over 'Batman v. Superman' Star Ben Affleck's Nanny Scandal
Nov. 6 2015, Published 7:07 a.m. ET
RadarOnline.com has learned that Ben Affleck's recent cheating scandal could spell doom for his upcoming Warner Bros. film Batman v. Superman.
"The studio is freaking out over Ben's personal life overshadowing his role," a source close to Affleck tells RadarOnline.com, "Especially, when he is perceived as the cheater with a house full of children."
As RadarOnline.com reported, Affleck shocked fans when it surfaced that he was allegedly carrying on a torrid affair behind his 43-year-old wife Jennifer Garner's back with Christine Ouzounian, the nanny of his children.
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Now the dalliance, which Affleck denies, could spell doom at the box office — to the tune of $200 million.
"Everyone is focused on the huge hit Ben's public persona has taken," notes the source. "They are freaking about the plunge in popularity with his big movies coming soon, especially Batman v. Superman and The Accountant."
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Behind the scenes, continues the source, the drama has also ratcheted up between Affleck, 43, and his public relations team.
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"They are demanding he play nice with Jennifer to try to repair what they perceive as massive damage to his brand and likability."