Michael Keaton on Playing Batman at the Oscars, Directing Al Pacino & the Beetlejuice Sequel

Michael talks about meeting Ed McMahon, the viral moment from the Oscars with Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger, bringing an ascot to play Bruce Wayne, directing Al Pacino in his new movie Knox Goes Away, playing a hitman diagnosed with dementia, positive reviews for the movie, creating a backstory for all of his characters, the Beetlejuice sequel, and starring in the 1985 short film “But I’m Happy” from “David Letterman’s Holiday Film Festival.”
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[@thebatmanwhoposts9600]

His Batman bit at the Oscars was the best part of the whole ceremony.

[@PelvisPresley420]

Keaton himself was the best part. I do like Cillian and RDJ but they have nothing on MK

[@carloschu7127]

RDJ not saluting in public with Ke Huy Quan. 😢

[@jesv4026]

​@@PelvisPresley420MK? Michael Kors?

[@derloweausdersiedlung]

I swear to god thats so true

[@davidleavitt835]

That was amazing, but John Cena and the callback to David Niven was the best. ❤❤

[@loveforeignaccents]

I cannot believe he is 72, but we sure have loved him for decades!!

[@shawnanderson6313]

Yeah man Wow!

[@joannefitzpatrick992]

I loved him in much Ado about nothing, he played a big weirdo

[@Scott-eh7fr]

Night shift

[@brandonvanscoycloud6469]

Birdman was an amazing movie.

[@bcpjw]

Yea, he probably is in everyone’s childhood movie with each decade My Batman, beetljuice but not Jack Frost lol (already in my teens)

[@cesaracosta5483]

That wasn’t Keaton at the Oscar’s. That was Bruce Wayne attending some theatre and noticing a villain has escaped Arkham. 👌😉

[@catshez]

I thought the same 😂👍

[@CraigMcfly1985]

😂😂😂😂

[@omt4293]

That little scene at the Oscars gained a lot of views over the next couple of days. One of the better moments at the Oscars between Keaton, Schwarzenegger and DeVito!

[@Realtrollking2988]

How many moments have they had together

[@omt4293]

@@Realtrollking2988 Tuna

[@user-mx1ii9uc7f]

The fact that we get two of his most iconic roles revisited within two years is phenomenal!

[@WillMcConnell-hv4xd]

Ya

[@Sindollx666x]

Touché

[@FMD023]

💯. The fact that he embraced it too. After Batman 2 he didn’t want anything to do with it anymore due to wearing that costume for long periods of time. He embraces it now knowing the impact it has on people around the world.

[@mamasboytx]

Back to Back once again! 🔥

[@thomasfrakes2386]

It's really sad that his return as Batman wasn't better received. The first Batman was the first movie I saw in a theater. I was so pumped for his return to the role.

[@sandrab2884]

I’ve always loved Michael Keaton, (I’m Gen X), and never felt he received the recognition he deserved. Glad to see he’s still doin’ his thing.

[@fernandomaron87]

He definetly got this recognition when he won the golden globe for Birdman

[@paulvonlettow-vorbeck4302]

He's so highly underrated, just in general.

[@BlakeElliott35]

Michael’s the coolest 72 year old I’ve ever seen. And, it’s not even close.

[@tonygrowley5275]

You don't know enough geezers.. also you don't know Micheal Keaton.

[@johnbrooke6867]

@@tonygrowley5275 Do you? Drop some names of cooler geezers, Tony. G'head...

[@tonygrowley5275]

@@johnbrooke6867Sorry that you don't have any cool friends.

[@ericgaskins571]

Michael Keaton is the man. His sense of humor is great. Glad to see him back in pictures regularly

[@armondo22]

He never really left

[@ericgaskins571]

​@@armondo22 for a long time I just never really heard of him in anything popular till he did birdman. Not that he fell off it was just not alot of big movies in the early 2000's I remember him being in till around 2014 when he did birdman. I mean he was killing it in the 80s and 90s

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@ericgaskins571Keaton had a lesser role by the early 2000's

[@tapio_m6861]

Michael Keaton is just like no one else. He seems just perfectly genuine person. And quirky, you can see that he loves what he does and sometimes is even a bit too excited to tell the stories. Absolutely an underrated actor!

[@nsasupporter7557]

Dude, what does underrated mean??

[@nsasupporter7557]

Underrated means it doesn’t get enough attention or credit. Michael Keaton IS NOT UNDERRATED!! He’s considered the best Batman and is well respected in other roles. Would everybody please stop inaccurately using “underrated!”

[@muttenchops88]

love how he calls Arnold "the other guy"

[@derekseven1647]

Because Keaton never fought Arnold as Batman George Clooney did

[@huffy6192]

Because, that wasn’t his Batman 😂😂😂

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

arnold rules, he needs to play a different character in a new bat flick

[@DeletedAccountClosedForever]

​@@jameswilliams-zr8co Bane

[@joeduffy3309]

One of the most under-appreciated actors of our day.

[@sandrab2884]

Yes! I agree.

[@nsasupporter7557]

How is he under appreciated!?

[@nsasupporter7557]

@@sandrab2884how is he under appreciated??!! Why are so many people on KZbin under the impression that certain actors are under appreciated?? I don’t understand

[@nsasupporter7557]

He’s considered the best actor to play Batman, his character Beetlejuice is an iconic character. He’s not under appreciated!! What is wrong with you?

[@caseyforster4613]

Thank you so much Mr Keaton for a generation of colorful, entertaining characters. Inspirational is an understatement!

[@tiffanypayne2086]

He will be greatly missed when

[@patricklee8314]

Multiplicity is the film I really love

[@carlosbermudez1240]

we need more movies like that@@patricklee8314

[@PelvisPresley420]

The Ultimate Batman

[@michaelkottler]

Damn straight!

[@kellenfurter]

Uh uh huh!

[@PelvisPresley420]

@@michaelkottler Hellz Yes

[@PelvisPresley420]

@@kellenfurter mmmhm

[@kellenfurter]

@@PelvisPresley420 mm yayay Im all shook up

[@allys744]

That Batman bit was one of my favorite parts of the ceremony. Keaton didn’t say a single word and yet he owned it. He’s still got it 🦇

[@HeadspaceCools]

For my money there must be no better guest that Michael Keaton... he's so engaged and present in the moment... so often these interviews feel constructed, this one felt like an easy conversation between friends... and every interview I've ever seen Michael Keaton do with ANYONE has been like this.

[@captnmaico6776]

Keaton is criminally underrated as an actor. The Founder and spotlight are incredible movies with outstanding performances by him.

[@ClockwiseCat]

Don't forget Dopesick

[@ChristyMurphyWriter]

I really dug him in both of those as well. And I loved him in The Paper.

[@michaelpetersen6579]

I was born in 80 and I think the first flick I saw him in was Johny Dangerously. Then Mr Mom, Beetlejuice and Batman and I thought wow he's a great actor. Then I was in my late teens early twenties and saw nightshift, Gung Ho, Pacific Heights and desperate measures and gained a whole new level of appreciation of his acting especially when he plays villains. One of my favorites is multiplicity when he plays the clones because it's 2 damm funny to me 😅

[@thismanagain]

The Founder was when I realized just how good he is.

[@ChristyMurphyWriter]

@@thismanagain I loved him in The Founder.

[@FancyEgg]

Without throwing shade to other actors that competently played Batman, this is my Batman. Absolutely loved this moment at the Oscars. Also, the ascot and pose was a fitting tribute to Adam West.

[@MatthewPalanca]

Keaton is the friggin best

[@MMConsultinggroup]

Michael Keaton's always been good looking, but it's looking like he's one of those celebs that get's better looking as he gets older. Dude's looking good!

[@brando7266]

U think he looks better at 72, than his prime( 30-40)?

[@MMConsultinggroup]

@brando7266 🤔, that's a good question. I'm not sure about that, but I think I'm just shocked at how good he looks I guess? Now I'm googling pics of him when he was younger to compare 😆

[@KeepItReels]

Wow Keaton is aging well if you want to call it that. Even the Batman in Flash was rocking.

[@realworkoutsforrealpeople5041]

He is aging well, and he's had exceptional plastic surgery too.

[@kpr2]

Keaton is one of my earliest influences & he never fails to entertain, inspire & amaze me. Love the man!

[@KoRnBaKo]

What a legend, best Batman, and I am so excited for Beetlejuice 2!

[@nsasupporter7557]

I’m not, there doesn’t need to be another Beetlejuice! Would they please stop butchering classics with these unnecessary sequels?

[@haydencooper_]

​@@nsasupporter7557why should it matter to you if you don't watch it?

[@Sindollx666x]

​@nsasupporter7557 directed by Tim Burton and with original cast members, is NOT butchering a sequel or remake.... it's DOING THE DAMN THING RIGHT!

[@Sindollx666x]

@KoRnBaKo I'm right there with you!!! I'm SUPER excited for new Beetlejuice and MK has said AMAZING things about it so far! Which pumps me up EVEN MORE for it!!!!!

[@KoRnBaKo]

@nsasupporter7557 Normally I would agree but I have high hopes for this.

[@mattdonovan4996]

The guy grew up in my township. When his mom was still alive he’d fly in and take her to the church right down the street from me. The guy’s a true treasure.

[@MildManNerd]

3:09 That's his "come at me bro" look 🦇

[@JarvisCosric885]

Michael Keaton has been and always will be my favorite actor of ALL TIME. Also, I’d like to have his energy and charisma whenever I reach 65 or above

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes he was the only good thing about Spider-Man Homecoming

[@lexkanyima2195]

Eveybody wants

[@pigskinpoetry]

The ascot was 100% genius. It felt like Bruce Wayne instantly. It shows how much he understands the character.

[@dodz801]

Didn't get that part? What is meant by the ascot?

[@greganderson7971]

You can tell MK was choked up seeing himself 40 years ago, special moment for him-

[@ClockwiseCat]

His face turned red. He is so humbe

[@PollyAlice2000]

Just gotta face it. He IS Batman!

[@projectwarnerve4987]

Michael Keaton is such a good actor

[@SidSLI]

There's that hint of Beetlejuice himself at 10:50 and 11:15. Gotta love the guy.

[@lehcaraz1]

One of the most versatile and talented actors of the last fifty years. He can flip from deadly like in Pacific Heights to a stay at home dad in Mr Mom, to a mental patient on a day trip in the Dream Team, to the best Batman. He can play any part in any genre. I have loved him from day one and have purchased most of his movies for rewatch. I love the comedies best, Gung Ho, Dream Team, Johnny Dangerously, Multiplicity, Mr Mom, Beetlejuice.

[@pinky2245]

Yes, when my sons were young teens they loved Johnny Dangerously. They would play it over and over again and laugh their heads off! "It's just a kid, it's just a fargin' kid! Gimme a gun!!" These were their favorite scenes. Over the years we lost track of it but I found it in a second hand store a few years ago and bought it for my youngest son. Fond memories! Love Michael Keaton!

[@lidefsomar5291]

The respect that jimmy gave to Keaton while talking

[@Lekha84]

Michael Keaton looks amazing for being in his 70’s.

[@seeking.harmony]

I remember the first time I saw Michael Keaton. It was a tv series call All’s Fair, and he was the President’s joke writer. I knew then he was ahead of his time. Another movie I loved, Multiplicity, not because of the plot,etc, but because he played four roles, and by the time he played a “copy of a copy,” you forgot completely it was him playing the part. 😂

[@Yikes702]

Lanny was the character's name. I was seven or eight. Lol. Then he had a show called "Working Stiffs" with Jim Belushi.

[@BertiesGhost]

One of the most versatile actors of the last 40 years.

[@hairnedez9126]

I have been in love with this man since Mr. Mom❤

[@pemdechen6300]

Me tooooooo

[@TheBurmeseDude]

Michael Keaton doesn't look like 72 years old at all, I must say.

[@Scottie_S]

I'm 8 years younger than him and I look like his grandfather.

[@Valdagast]

He looks 60 max.

[@bkm2797]

Naah, more like 50 tops!

[@henrykylanen5579]

He act younger also...

[@PelvisPresley420]

Well He's Beetlejuice. He never ages. Just don't say his name 3 times

[@coetroy]

He's just the best! Love his ability to go from such a fun silly lovable guy to so serious and menacing. So good!

[@NewMessage]

Love the old showbiz stories.. feels like old times.

[@deecee4410]

The first staredown was Bruce Wayne. The continous staredown and hand gesture was Batman.

[@wendyk.harrison8203]

When he mentioned the ascot, I remembered: “Nice ascot “ (Barbie, Toy Story 3) And remembered he was Ken! And he said he ran into Ryan Gosling… so the 2 Ken’s!!

[@trr5291]

Micheal Keaton is a legend. He has so many great movies.

[@nsasupporter7557]

Yes, and there are actually people on here saying he’s underrated 😳😳😳😳😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@trr5291]

​@@nsasupporter7557They are fools.

[@matthewmaxcy1574]

80s teen here and grew up to watching his films.. Michael has to be one of if not my all time favorite actor.. he is an amazing actor who can really captivate any role he plays leaving the audience captivated by his character.. I always enjoyed his work and made it a point to see any roles he was in..

[@isabeldarrigrandi]

Michael Keaton is a class act. Love this guy.

[@galeyhouse8557]

The batman skit was fire!!!! Devito and arnold are like the new odd couple and Keaton to me was the best batman. His facial expressions are great.

[@Undecided_]

honestly wanted to see his batman one last time

[@dennisn3955]

The Flash (2023)???

[@SztywnyPatyk]

​@@dennisn3955come on

[@MMConsultinggroup]

Oh that would be awesome!!

[@Undecided_]

@FUTUREDCUWARRIORLIFE his batman movie got cancelled? I said one last time, Flash was 2023, which I already watched, so my statements still correct??

[@Undecided_]

@@dennisn3955 yes. He was in it for a total of 15 minutes. I want to see HIS BATMAN one last time, which got cancelled

[@tuckerniklas7616]

This guy played such a huge part of my childhood… absolutely love him! He will always be my Batman! ❤

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love the old showbiz stories

[@rbess654]

Mr. Keaton has never forgotten where he started. Terrific actor. Great human being.

[@vinnbalor]

Just watched Batman 1989 today, it was really good😍 keaton rocksss🦇🔦 That arnold, devito & keaton segment was the best part of the oscars this year lol !

[@jakegittes1864]

Keaton is just such an awesome dude! The best.

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

The Beetlejuice sequel is the most jazzed up about a Tim Burton movie I've been since Sweeney Todd!!

[@nsasupporter7557]

I hate that there’s gonna be a Beetlejuice sequel. They need to stop butchering classics with shitty sequels!

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

@@nsasupporter7557 some of them are worthy sequels, Blade Runner 2049, Anchorman 2, this could be one of 'em.

[@dangal9366]

Probably my favorite actor.

[@charlesrocks]

Don’t let the Mr. Rogers cardigan fool you…that man can still rock a Rubber suit.

[@mariegarside8830]

That cardigan was half Mr. Roger's half street fashionistia. Way cool dude.

[@nfsamerica4584]

He worked for Mr. Rogers before he became Batman. Mr. Rogers gets a lot of credit, but never enough. ❤

[@olgunkaskc3070]

One of the coolest part of the oscars for sure!

[@billie0429]

Michael Keaton played Batman, Birdman and the vulture, he is really attached to flying species

[@rafaeldelcarpio2214]

There are only a few great actors that can play awesome action, drama, bad guy, excellent comedy, mesmerizing crazy character, and portray a fiercely entrepreneur and businessman… and Michael Keaton belongs to this very exclusive club… I just cannot wait for him to win a well-deserved OSCAR.. but for me he has already won one! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lexkanyima2195]

A decade ago

[@deblopez2571]

Michael Keaton is multi-talented and one of the most awesome & humble people to come out of Hollywood! Looking forward to 'Knox Goes Away' the preview looks outstanding! Great Interview with Jimmy. Peace from V.A. ✌

[@carlav82981]

I love u Michael Keaton!

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

My fave Keaton character of all time is Billy Blazejowski from Night Shift. His entrance, singing "Jumpin' Jack Flash" with the headphones on as he walks in on Henry Winkler at the morgue is priceless, and i have to think that a lot of his lines were personally improvised. "Hey is this your girlfriend? Nice frame." :)

[@mrqs1549]

Legend. The best Batman, with the greatest Adam West (RIP).

[@simonpayne8252]

Correct 👍🏼

[@thevoid99]

@@simonpayne8252indeed. pure west!

[@hectorlopez1069]

That stare was one of the coolest things ever that he did, we sure love his performance, as the batman fighting the joker.

[@andyyinni7451]

The first movie I watched him in is beetle juice and then Batman, I just saw beetle juice 2 is in post production on IMDb can’t wait to see it again.

[@user-nu8mo4qo8j]

First saw Keaton in the movie Night shift with Henry Winkler he was crazy funny!

[@user-yn7yo1co3k]

One of the best 👌 movies ever!

[@saminsarwar3664]

“You will be back when I tell you to be back” 🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏..Savage MK, the ultimate Batman..😊 ..Roasting villains left and right as usual..🤣

[@archeredutainment8453]

He starts delivering as soon as he enters the room. He's got that... Steve McQueen, Rob Redford, Paul Newman... "smooth-cool" going on.

[@l.riggins1857]

While I watched Michael's audience scene at the Oscar's, I asked someone, is he wearing an ascot? I was surprised to see it. Now I learn that it was part of his role playing wardrobe. A case of one of the greats that goes all out for all the details, regardless of the role or its size.

[@amydavis955]

Michael kitton the older he gets like a fine wine it’s get better than that he’s my favorite first Batman.❤❤❤

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this iconic man

[@afton5773]

Man?!

[@nedmode9412]

He's the best

[@joewaddell5037]

As much as Keaton is loved, I still think he’s one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. To be able to go from Beetlejuice to Batman, and all four versions of his character in Multiplicity, his range is incredible. He also voiced the Ken doll in Toy Story. My personal favorite is Gung-Ho.

[@LazyEyeNZ]

I really wished wed gotten a Batman Beyond film with him.

[@sblsbl7600]

Keaton is my Batman and Devito is my Penguin.

[@TheBollysongs]

Michael Keaton is just a joy to watch. ❤

[@mandylee2898]

Michael Keaton has always been my favorite since early 80s. I would watch his comedy movies over and over and over again he looks incredible right now extremely healthy and useful only getting better and better- people need to produce and write Incredible material for this Man don’t give him crap. Give him incredible material because we need to see him on the screen.

[@mandylee2898]

That was supposed to say healthy and Youthful! ( not useful)

[@TheMattBoxGhost]

Can we just be honest; actors like Michael Keaton and even Bill Murray need to be protected and cherished at all costs. These guys have always just been different from other Hollywood actors, and I don’t think we’ve appreciated them enough.

[@Sindollx666x]

I ❤️ LOVE ❤ Michael Keaton!!! How can you NOT?!?! Can't wait for Beetlejuice 2!!!!!!

[@DavidBagga]

So funny I’ve been watching all the flash scenes with Michael’s Keaton as Batman in them the past 2 weeks. Only bright spot in that movie. “IM BATMAN!” Still so iconic 😈

[@introvertsrock9843]

The small cameo with Clooney is good too

[@jb7753]

I love it when movies or shows pay little tributes to the classics. I'm just watching Reacher season 2, and the first episode has a really good little tribute to T2.

[@danmcdonald3723]

Loved this guy ever since Mr. Mom and Gung-Ho. The fact that he became Batman in 1989 just took it to a whole new level.

[@JohnWhite-xc3md]

He was hilarious in "The Other Guys"

[@gimliman6]

After seeing him in Night Shift, he became one of my favorite actors. So talented.

[@dcool2u2]

Same! Mr Mom came soon after. I love both movies. I found Night Shift on regular KZbin. And they didn't cut it up with commercials 😊

[@petejams7340]

Give him his own Batman movie again

[@dannyharrison9211]

Such an amazing actor loved his movies growing up absolute legend

[@mrthingy9072]

Keaton is an awesome actor. I still think his portrayal of Bruce Wayne / Batman was the best out of anyone else who played the role. And his role as Constable Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing was great!

[@NNNN-nh9sl]

He's so handsome

[@bengolfs1]

Loved Michael Keaton in one of his earlier movies, Gung Ho.

[@johnhodgeman3980]

Aka Batman builds cars. How do you think he built the Batmobile after all?! Gung Ho was part of Bruce Wayne's training to become The Batman!

[@thorneyquins8780]

For 72 years old, he sure does not look like one, still strong, active, he looks like still in 50's

[@tysonthomas7094]

Freaking love Michael Keaton! Can't wait for Beetjuice Beetljuice!

[@tonysaourn9220]

He still my favorite Batman ever!

[@timthomas598]

Michael Keaton and Al Pacino..my two favorites in a movie together?? Oh im definitely gonna watch! 🔥💎

[@AnthonyHeadway]

Michael I've waited for Beetlejuice 2 all my life

[@user-ey3se5ix7u]

Just a wonderful person Michael Keaton is

[@stephenchen856]

Michael Keaton is a national treasure.

[@bleep77]

I love Michael Keaton. One of the genuinely coolest actors of all time.

[@darinmckee2320]

I've always been such a big of Michael Keaton! And he just reaffirmed why! He's hilarious

[@tyleradams3490]

Oh wow that clip was fantastic. "That wasn't what you'd call a proportional response."

[@emanuellawton7942]

I literally bumped into Ed McMahon coming out of restroom at a Michael Jackson concert in January 1989 at the Forum in Los Angeles, Ca.

[@Valerie-mz4et]

Micheal Keaton, still funny and still hot! Nice!

[@qwertyzxaszc6323]

This interview remids me Keaton is awesome.

[@MrZombiejoe]

That was SO Beatlejuice at -> 14:37

[@pandaman1677]

After the flash Micheal Keaton is my favorite Batman