Batman v Superman star Ben Affleck takes his muscle car for a spin... as Dawn of Justice film passes $700 million worldwide

By Rachel Mcgrath For Dailymail.com

Published: 00:41 EST, 6 April 2016 | Updated: 02:43 EST, 6 April 2016

He's riding high on his successful turn as Batman and on Tuesday Ben Affleck decided to take one of his classic cars for a spin around town.

Instead of Bruce Wayne's Batmobile, the actor, 43, got behind the wheel of a 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS.

His still formidable physique, which he bulked up for the Batsuit, was clearly visible thanks to his tight t-shirt that showcased his abs and biceps.

Loves his cars: Ben Affleck tooled around LA in his 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS on Tuesday

Loves his cars: Ben Affleck tooled around LA in his 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS on Tuesday

The bearded Oscar winner paired his simple t-shirt with blue jeans and blue trainers as he ran his errands solo.

It's been a good couple of weeks for Ben who had been generally praised for his performance in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice.

While the Warner Bros. movie was poorly reviewed, critics were mostly impressed by the actor's interpretation of the iconic comic book character.

New love: The Hollywood star stopped off at a local gas station to gas up the vintage muscle car

New love: The Hollywood star stopped off at a local gas station to gas up the vintage muscle car

Man about town: The actor, who's 43, kept it simple in a plain t-shirt with blue jeans and trainers as he ran his errands

Man about town: The actor, who's 43, kept it simple in a plain t-shirt with blue jeans and trainers as he ran his errands

Muscle car for a muscled guy:  Ben still has the abs and biceps he worked hard to create in order to don the Batsuit and portray the Caped Crusader

Muscle car for a muscled guy:  Ben still has the abs and biceps he worked hard to create in order to don the Batsuit and portray the Caped Crusader

And on Tuesday, the studio announced that the film has passed the $700 million mark globally, according to Variety.

The film opened in North America with a $166 million take, although ticket sales plummeted by 69 percent in its second weekend. 

However, it's predicted it will hold on to the top spot at the box office this coming weekend despite a lack of repeat business. 

Ben is committed to reprising the Caped Crusader role in two more Justice League movies as well as in a standalone movie, and it's been rumored he's actually written a Batman script that he'd like to make.

Something to celebrate: The Oscar winner has won praise for his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in the superhero showdown Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Something to celebrate: The Oscar winner has won praise for his portrayal of Bruce Wayne/Batman in the superhero showdown Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Box office hit: The movie, in which Ben stars with Gal Gadot, who plays Wonder Woman, has made more than $700 million worldwide as of Tuesday

Box office hit: The movie, in which Ben stars with Gal Gadot, who plays Wonder Woman, has made more than $700 million worldwide as of Tuesday

He does it all: The star is set to reprise the Batman role in two Justice League movies and a solo Batman film, for which it's believed he has written a scripy

He does it all: The star is set to reprise the Batman role in two Justice League movies and a solo Batman film, for which it's believed he has written a scripy

Meanwhile, People said Tuesday that the star had been spotted partying with Ryan Seacrest at trendy Hollywood hotspot 1OAK on Saturday night.

'Ben got to the venue and hung out with Ryan in the VIP booth,' an onlooker told the publication.

'He was seen in high spirits throughout the whole night and was overheard saying that he was really excited about the success of his movie.'

Ben, who has just finished shooting the film Live By Night in which he stars and directs from his own script, has also been spending time with his kids with ex Jennifer Garner.

He was seen taking daughter Seraphina, seven, to a movie matinee on Saturday. He's also dad to violet, 10, and Samuel, four.

Doting dad: On Saturday, Ben took his daughter Seraphina, seven, to a movie matinee. He also has a daughter Violet, 10, and a son Samuel, four, with his ex Jennifer Garner from whom he split last summer

Doting dad: On Saturday, Ben took his daughter Seraphina, seven, to a movie matinee. He also has a daughter Violet, 10, and a son Samuel, four, with his ex Jennifer Garner from whom he split last summer

 

 

 

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