Michael Keaton looks set to return to the role of the caped crusader. For a while it was simply rumoured, but now it's moved onto the next stage: actual talks.
Die-hard DC fans fans likely know the way in which Keaton could return to the role, which he last played in 1992 in Batman Returns. Since then, Christian Bale and Ben Affleck have taken up the mantle, which has now been passed to Robert Pattinson.
For Keaton to return as Batman won't conflict with Pattinson's upcoming debut. Instead, it's likely that Keaton's Batman will exist in an entirely different universe.
Keaton is set to reprise the role in the upcoming, eventual Flash movie starring Ezra Miller. The Flash film has seen a lot of hurdles in its development but recently landed a director who hopefully will stick: IT and IT Chapter Two's Andy Muschietti.
We've had suspicions for a while that the movie would follow the Flashpoint storyline, with some big deviations (as many of these superhero blockbusters are wont to do). The comic story sees Barry (aka the Flash) time-travel to stop the murder of his parents.
But by doing so, he – duh – creates an entirely different timeline. In the comics, however, Batman isn't Bruce but Thomas, inspired to a life of vigilantism by the murder of his son.
But the movie will still see Batman as Bruce Wayne. By travelling back in time, The Flash will introduce the multiverse to DC movies, and would easily allow Keaton to exist as Batman alongside Pattinson.
It is also worth noting that this isn't, strictly speaking, the first time a multiverse has been introduced to DC adaptations. The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths DC crossover even confirms Michael Keaton's Batman as canon in the opening of the first episode.
The event brought Ezra Miller's Flash face-to-face with the TV version played by Grant Gustin. In doing so, the TV show proved that the Keaton films, Justice League, and Arrowverse were all connected at one point and can presumably connect again in the future.
The Hollywood Reporter has further claimed that Keaton's reprisal won't be a one and done. If a deal is made, "Keaton wouldn't just return for Flash but possibly for several other DC-oriented film projects. Sources tell THR that the role being envisioned for the veteran actor is akin to the role played by Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, something of a mentor or guide or even string-puller."
All this to say there is plenty of future in Michael Keaton returning to Batman. Even if it isn't, you know, in a Batman movie.
Die-hard DC fans fans likely know the way in which Keaton could return to the role, which he last played in 1992 in Batman Returns. Since then, Christian Bale and Ben Affleck have taken up the mantle, which has now been passed to Robert Pattinson.
For Keaton to return as Batman won't conflict with Pattinson's upcoming debut. Instead, it's likely that Keaton's Batman will exist in an entirely different universe.
Keaton is set to reprise the role in the upcoming, eventual Flash movie starring Ezra Miller. The Flash film has seen a lot of hurdles in its development but recently landed a director who hopefully will stick: IT and IT Chapter Two's Andy Muschietti.
We've had suspicions for a while that the movie would follow the Flashpoint storyline, with some big deviations (as many of these superhero blockbusters are wont to do). The comic story sees Barry (aka the Flash) time-travel to stop the murder of his parents.
But by doing so, he – duh – creates an entirely different timeline. In the comics, however, Batman isn't Bruce but Thomas, inspired to a life of vigilantism by the murder of his son.
But the movie will still see Batman as Bruce Wayne. By travelling back in time, The Flash will introduce the multiverse to DC movies, and would easily allow Keaton to exist as Batman alongside Pattinson.
It is also worth noting that this isn't, strictly speaking, the first time a multiverse has been introduced to DC adaptations. The CW's Crisis on Infinite Earths DC crossover even confirms Michael Keaton's Batman as canon in the opening of the first episode.
The event brought Ezra Miller's Flash face-to-face with the TV version played by Grant Gustin. In doing so, the TV show proved that the Keaton films, Justice League, and Arrowverse were all connected at one point and can presumably connect again in the future.
The Hollywood Reporter has further claimed that Keaton's reprisal won't be a one and done. If a deal is made, "Keaton wouldn't just return for Flash but possibly for several other DC-oriented film projects. Sources tell THR that the role being envisioned for the veteran actor is akin to the role played by Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, something of a mentor or guide or even string-puller."
All this to say there is plenty of future in Michael Keaton returning to Batman. Even if it isn't, you know, in a Batman movie.
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