Michael Keaton Talks Returning To Classic Role As Batman

Michael Keaton is opening up about returning to his beloved role as Batman in two upcoming movies. The award-winning actor saying the time was right to get back into the famous bat-suit. NBC’s Jacob Soboroff shares his own excitement, revealing a life-long friendship with the actor and his son.
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#Batman #MichaelKeaton

[@ernestintownandjackintheco1024]

The 1989 Batman was the defining event of my childhood! My parents were very strict about movie ratings and it was pg-13, but just to shut me up they finally got me tickets. So happy was I! 😄 And don’t forget that Prince soundtrack!

[@jagatheeldest5786]

Man...to be a kid during that time. The hype at the time was unreal.

[@CarlosHernandez-yf3jv]

In 1989 i was 6 year old

[@lexkanyima2195]

Pg-13 ?

[@pab1381]

It came out the year I was born but it’s still cemented in my childhood. But I gotta ask if I see you in town do I call you Ernest? Then if I see you in the country do you go by just Jack or Jack Ernest?? 😂😏😏

[@threwthelookingglass7194]

i was 5 ish

[@M64bros]

I absolutely love Michael Keaton as Batman

[@seanpaulcurran]

Now we need Michelle Pheiffer to return as Catwoman !

[@stephfahey1101]

She has said she is open to it.

[@NYvandal]

No

[@zillion914]

Yes!

[@gosertube]

This man is simply amazing! 89 Batman and Batman returns was the ultimate Batman role for me. At his age I have no doubt he can still bring that role back effortlessly! So hyped

[@comickebs748]

If he returns as old Bruce from the “Batman Beyond” series, that would be incredibly awesome

[@eliasgreyson4206]

Hes not. Terry is not a part of the world they are creating. He will be playing older bruce to the batgirl film and she will be instead of terry lol...

[@talariswatts-el6174]

I love his enthusiasm.

[@taufikrahman4691]

When the movie came out in 1989, I wasn't born yet cause I born in 1991. But I've got opportunity to watched it in the late 90s when my brother bought a VHS tape. From that onwards I fall in love with Batman (1989) till now. Best Batman movie ever. 🙂

[@hellion7514]

When are we getting the Burton-directed Dark Knight Returns starring Michael Keaton?

[@tizianoferrigno588]

It would be amazing. It's like the perfect opportunity to make a third Tim Burton Batman movie

[@calebbaxter8691]

Michael keaton is my favourite live action batman so I'm so happy there finally bringing him back

[@mikea2138]

Dude really met Batman now that's awesome 💯

[@RudieObias]

Remember when fans hated WB for casting Michael Keaton as Batman and now everyone loves him? Remember when fans hated WB for casting Heath Ledger as Joker and now everyone loves him? Remember when fans hated WB for casting Ben Affleck as Batman and now everyone loves him? Remember when fans hated WB for casting Robert Pattinson as Batman and now...

[@SR-zc6lk]

Now do George Clooney.

[@RudieObias]

@@SR-zc6lk Fans were right about that one, but totally wrong about the others! Haha!

[@neilsingh5923]

They all proved the naysayers wrong!!!!👊👊👊👊

[@albundy8192]

we do not love his as batman...just old batman...that makes sense..as young batman he was not that good.

[@brycenelson9]

Welcome back Michael Keaton Batman I’m sure you’ll do great again looking forward to it as always

[@MARS0l]

I NEED MICHELLE AS CATWOMAN!! I would diiiieeee

[@eyeprops5422]

If we ever need another Stephen Colbert this guy will do.

[@tommyinajar]

IDK what kind of shape he's in, but I always wanted him in a "Batman Beyond" Senior Bats and pupil against his opposite duo Jack as senior Joker with HIS son. Add a Bladerunner-type setting...WOW!

[@gamepoy5056]

@@tommyinajar What compelled you to reply this to someone talking about Stephen Colbert lol

[@croissantlover1]

so cool! Cant wait to see!

[@polishedrob]

I CAN’T FREAKING WAIT FOR THIS

[@yeahiprotest]

He grew up with them ! So relatable- just like us. You too get on tv one day when you grow up with rich and famous people around you

[@BEHEDETY]

now i wanted a picture with Batman!

[@myratravin9588]

Michael Keaton was a total boss Batman.

[@lturner7159]

That's dope 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@smizzlebeatz8428]

Awesome!!!!!

[@dustinkirkland4863]

Keaton IS Batman!

[@chesterlane3032]

Michael Keaton was Batman in the 1980's and the 1990's and he is in his 70's and he wants to play batman again

[@fgk9397]

Thats THE suit brother

[@chesterlane3032]

@@fgk9397 which Batman movies you grew up with

[@DJDJDJ22]

Keatons Batman has a really cool suit

[@threwthelookingglass7194]

sweeeet!!!?.... yes! about time

[@ericmatthews3775]

If Keaton comes back as Batman Tim Burton must come back as director, because that's the only way you'll get that dark Gothic feel of the original series, and I would like to see Burton and Keaton team up to do a solo Batman movie with him going up against the scarecrow.

[@Kiiieeechiii]

He’s not. Keaton is coming back for the flash.

[@viggianoj]

Good, now lets get Jack Nicholson back as the Joker!

[@calebbaxter8691]

Hes dead in the 89 universe unless they have jack return as a paralyzed joker in a wheelchair

[@XTR02]

Hard to bring him back to life. Besides, Nicholson is pretty overweight now. It’s better not to.

[@CobraKai-hh7yn]

The man is 84...

[@viggianoj]

@@CobraKai-hh7yn Clint East wood is 91 and Micheal Keaton is 70. It's still possible if he was interested.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@viggianoj he is out of the spotlight for 12 years, how will be possible ?

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

The man, the icon, the myth. The Mike 😝👍

[@tonirivera3693]

YAAAAAAAAAAAS

[@keithlewis4250]

The Bat Is Back.

[@Survivor-ng4te]

Wow he had the real Batman at his birthday party!

[@loringbush1455]

Still the best Batman 🎥 ever made!

[@JessicaChastainFan]

Batman and Batman Returns are the triple S platinum ranking of Batman films. I don't even want, nor care to see the Twilight Batman. Give me The Flash and Batgirl where Keaton will continue to dominate.

[@Thezazaas]

Roberts Batman will go down as one of the best Batman movies. Fact.

[@richardsanders1366]

He's great but you gotta give Pattinson a chance, the movie is very good!

[@matthewmartin4394]

Is this guy a younger brother of Stephen Colbert? I don't watch Today...but he looks like a pre Colbert Report Stephen. The ears and voice...

[@jasonsgandurra7054]

I'd like to see another Batman movie with Michael Keaton and all of the Villains in one movie and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.

[@dontcallmyname7779]

He is 70 years old

[@daustin8888]

I feel bad for him. This new movie won't do him justice

[@nolalove9723]

Great news. The first best news of 2022. I sincerely hope this is a legit movie project, and not a show or featured character on a show for the CW. The CW just feels low rent to me. Like the back-in-the-day WB, reborn. Or like the quality of the 90's Lois and Clark. Quality of production and network enthusiasm don't seem to be the problem, and I'm really impressed with Superman and Lois. Maybe because it's network tv, and we're so used to seeing superheroes on the big screen with massive CGI budgets... the whole platform of DC on the CW just feels off. Like if these shows were on Netflix, it would be a game changer. Similar to Lucifer getting so much better and really finding its home after it parted ways with FOX. Superheros just aren't ment for budget network tv.

[@isaiasovelar4434]

He's going to appear on the upcoming Flash movie, it's been known for a year

[@Beantbeantbeant]

He is appearing in the Flash and Batgirl movies out this year

[@stuartb3609]

No problem as Batman again. But please reprise ‘Beetlejuice’ as well. 👍👏👌

[@alfredowaltergutierrezmald834]

so we have 2 Michael Douglas, one is Antman and the other is Vulture and Batman, sounds like a What If episode

[@cleenegame]

Tim Burton must really make another DC movie

[@raulzavala9061]

Surprisingly his voice while does sound older doesnt sound like one of those old cranky guys who sit and play chess at parks.

[@austinbandy5818]

Umm, please! Him and Val were the BEST of the Batmen...all except the true #1 may he rest in peace

[@crishl19]

that guy looks like Steven Colbert

[@kkdrumm3r]

Bruh hes like 70 years old.

[@alexandermatthews145]

I never really cared or liked the 2nd Batman film Michael Keaton did it's ok The 1st one is absolutely awesome. It just the 2nd film for me it had to much humor in the film.

[@ojmccaf63]

DCU version of No Way Home let’s get real!!!

[@djessie]

He is talking, not "opening up"!

[@nemospodcast6766]

Wtf I first I thought that was Stephen Colbert.

[@farazhamayoon69]

First clip from the Batman kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaere4Gfj7Z8e6s

[@kurtdewittphoto]

I'm not getting excited, even though he's my favorite Batman. Too many times our heroes of the past have been ruined by the people running shows and movies now.

[@ZomgRuler]

@Comedy Room & Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

[@loringbush1455]

It's about time! That's batty batastic!

[@dl1sf]

So BATGRAMPA? Lol

[@alexandermatthews145]

Pretty Cool Michael Keaton is coming back to play The Dark Knight again. IDK if they will do it ,that is de age him. I know he plays a older Batman ,but in real life he looks way way to old will see what happens in The Flash 🤔 they should at least take a few wrinkles away 🤔

[@micktiano9386]

I liked Keaton as Batman too way back when but c'mon, Michael Keaton is now 70 years old, can't he play the new Batman's father or something? A 70 year old Batman beating up 20 year old criminals is ridiculous.

[@frankazoid]

Well, by the time Batgirl is released, he'll be more of a mentor than Batman.

[@musicis1]

Just wait...

[@calebbaxter8691]

Have you not read the dark knight returns comic book line ? There are many interpretations of a old bruce wayne still crime fighting.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Remember Sly Stallone as Rocky, Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry, Bill Dan Ernie in the Ghostbuster:afterlife ? Age is not the issue, it's to bring nostalgia.

[@SR-zc6lk]

I mean, it’s cool he’s back in any capacity, but why attach him to the Flash and a lame Batgirl franchise? I’d like to see something stand alone with Keaton’s Batman.

[@pwnranger3496]

Its so most people go see the Flash and Batgirl. 90% of the audience is gonna go see those movies just for him

[@enriquearellano3643]

Too old, this is a joke. That's a under 40 years of age top character.

[@Dartanyoogles]

Jack Nicholson was 51 when he first played Joker. Age is irrelevant if you are a great actor.

[@godphoenix66x]

Christian Bale and Ben Affleck were far superior versions of Batman.

[@orhanamin1347]

NOPE!!! #BoycottWB #RestoreTheSnyderverse #TheFlush

[@beach3girl459]

Yawn...