When it comes to capturing a flattering candid image of a celebrity, paparazzi shots can be really hit or miss. This is normal, of course — we're all human, even celebrities (and even Taylor Swift, who, apparently, doesn't even look like a sweaty mess when she goes out for runs!) so, on occasion, a bad photo day happens. That said, last week seems like it was a very good one for Ben Affleck in the paparazzi candid shot department: In a series of paparazzi photos taken Wednesday, Ben Affleck was pictured looking very, very buff for his upcoming role as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Dare I say, this may be one of his best candid shots ever?Now, of course, since it's Friday afternoon and none of us really want to be doing work anyway, we should all stare at it, and begin mentally preparing ourselves for the introduction of Batfleck — that is, Batman Ben Affleck! — which is set for March 2016. Affleck bulked up a while ago to prepare for the role, and reportedly put on about 30 pounds of muscle. In an interview last month, Affleck's wife Jennifer Garner even said she sometimes feels like she's cheating on Affleck and having an affair with buff Ben Affleck — so, yeah, the change is considerable.Enough talk, though: Here's the picture in question.
In the wise words of Joey Tribbiani: