Michael Keaton Was Intimidated by Jack Nicholson on the Set of Batman

Michael Keaton describes his experience working in Aaron Sorkin’s new film The Trial of the Chicago 7, reveals he was intimidated by Jack Nicholson while shooting Batman and shares his experience voting in his first election.
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[@derekcaldwell241]

One of the Greatest American Actors of all time!!

[@amandashaheen7479]

He's an American treasure

[@oltedders]

@Bill Ter Burgh This is Michael Keaton.

[@1fires1]

Yeah he is. When ever I see hes in a movie i know its going to be a good one.

[@nixutps]

Best thing that came from America

[@xZellxKyoux]

Keaton is a damn National Treasure

[@bigneon_glitter]

Damn straight.

[@2442daehssab]

Michael Keaton is so damn cool, I'd buy a ticket to see him read the phone book.

[@nathanielpreston5377]

Glad to see Michael Keaton's doing well.

[@JustAnotherBlader]

“Before we start... just be fair!” Lol 😂 Keaton is awesome.

[@callen9623]

Was not expecting that- but was freaking hilarious- as was Seth’s response

[@mav3783]

The only Batman

[@slowbro173]

He had people laughing offscreen, damn that’s funny 😆

[@stewiegriffin12341]

I don’t get the joke.

[@JustAnotherBlader]

@@stewiegriffin12341 he’s making fun of when Trump said that to a 60 Minutes interviewer lol

[@TheRealBizWiz]

*Micheal Keaton ordering a burger:* Server: “Would you like fries with that?” Keaton: “That’s a great question...”

[@HOTD108_]

No no, Val Kilmer was the Batman who got Drive Thru.

[@mjau65]

-Hi, what's your name? -I'm Batman.

[@qwertiepie]

I'm gonna say it ... Michael Keaton sounds like he had 12 coffees ...all that energy ... He's a great actor and my favourite batman in the best Batman movie ... Watch anything he's in.

[@benjaminbierley2074]

*Pounds an entire pot of coffee straight from the pot* You wanna get nuts!? Let's get NUTS!?

[@Taurusus]

It often surprises me when I see him in interviews, I forget that he's a comedy actor first. He's kinda more "Beetlejuice" than "Batman" in real life.

[@LittleDrummrBoy]

Multiplicity 😂

[@qwertiepie]

@@LittleDrummrBoy ha! Love that movie.

[@BeeKee404]

@@LittleDrummrBoy That's a really good movie! Now THAT should've also earned him an Oscar! I mean playing what was it 4 or so different characters in one movie?! How does that not deserve attention?!

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Michael Keaton is so great in so many films. He was sensational in Birdman.

[@samanthab1923]

I need to see that again 😀

[@Lafever1883]

He was awesome in the Trial of the Chicago 7. His part is literally just five minutes but he does such a good job you wish he was in it more. The whole movie is great with A1 performances.

[@milou66]

He was even great as The Vulture.

[@FEARisCOLD]

It’s crazy to me how old he is because his energy is always high. You just see it in his eyes. I love this guy. If you’ve never seen Multiplicity, see it, one of his best movies that doesn’t get enough love!

[@FSM866]

Agreed! He is high energy and has aged so well, he looks great! Multiplicity was brilliant! "She touched my peppie, Steve." 🤣

[@BeeKee404]

"Academy award NOMINATED actor." I'm sorry but I'm still sore he didn't win the Oscar for Birdman!

[@11cabadger]

There was a moment of incredulity when Seth introduced him and I thought, "Whaddya mean 'nominated'?!" The man should have an Oscar for sure. (You'd think they'd learn their lesson with Peter O'Toole 😩)

[@MrGenexxx]

Yep. Biggest Oscar robbery of 2010’s

[@mr.jonesy8521]

@tinwoods It was fine Keaton should have won.

[@lidefsomar5291]

@bigpimpdaddy69 agree all redmayne did in TOE was smirk

[@mattbernabe]

I still remember on Oscar night, my parents and I were really rooting for Michael to win. Not only was he brilliant in 'Birdman,' but he's been one of our favorite actor. Once it was announced that the Oscar went to Eddie, we were so bummed out. Hopefully Keaton will be nominated again and win this time.

[@tonyb3203]

Who in the hell knew how hilarious Michael Keaton on coffee was?!

[@GaryMillyz]

Welll, we kinda still don't. Ya know, since that is most definitely not coffee. Or at least, not *just* coffee.

[@tonyb3203]

@@GaryMillyz HA!

[@JoeCoughlin3]

The man legit started his career as a stand up with Leno and Letterman at the Comedy Store in the 70s. Watch the Comedy Store documentary series on Showtime and they have a clip of a hilarious joke he tells about Bazooka Joe comics

[@tonyb3203]

@@JoeCoughlin3 will do.

[@oldtimer7635]

Those situations (no studio, no audience, no crew, very small camera) will probably allow them best to be their own selves. : )

[@CrownVic33]

Forgot the most important movie lol Beetlejuice 😂💜

[@samanthab1923]

Did I hear a part 2 is in the works?

[@Rocket1377]

Damn straight. There have been more action figures of Beetlejuice than there are from any of Keaton's other roles, with the exception of Batman. A 2nd film has talked about for a while, but I doubt it will ever happen.

[@BeeKee404]

@@samanthab1923 I keep hearing that too but I can't figure out if it's true or not.

[@MoramothHauntz]

In October of all times

[@starlinguk]

Beetlejuice

[@WILLKent8]

Michael Keaton is a National f*cking treasure.

[@snarkycharlies]

The Dream Team and Johnny Dangerously are two of my all time favorite comedies. Keaton's got range man. Love him.

[@NoelMcGinnis]

I was always amazed with how versatile an actor Keaton is. I gave up being surprised by how good his acting is a long time ago.

[@NewMessage]

If I was him, when the barista asked my name, I wouldn't be able to resist putting the bandana on over the top of my face - leaving just the nose down exposed - and saying "I'm Batman."

[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Barista: "OMG! I love your movies! Can I have your autograph, Mr Bale??"

[@tommyb5899]

God I love Michael Keaton! Could listen to him chatting all day long!

[@naddyj5703]

What a lovely interview my cheeks hurt from laughing so much MK is a legend and still my fave Batman! 🖤

[@diyimprover6887]

Absolutely gonna recommend everybody give _Trial of the Chicago Seven_ a watch. An important story written and acted to perfection. Keaton only has two small scenes but they have a huge impact on the story line and as well as the energy of the film. Also loved his work in _The Founder_ , which is a biopic of McDonalds' Ray Kroc.

[@maazkalim]

That's all the more generous that he's promoting that now-NETFLIX® Film by NBC®'s arch-rival. Unless he's a workaholic, 'course...!

[@jemelmoore7329]

Micheal Keaton was Tom Hanks before Tom Hanks.Started with comedy movies as well and turned into a dramtic Dynamo

[@samanthab1923]

Omg 😲 you're right. A lot funnier too!

[@philscott7949]

Michael plays the character in each role. Tom plays Tom in each role.

[@laterdudesaint]

They are very much contemporaries in my book, I noticed them both around the same time in comedy movies. Both have had good solid roles and performances.

[@jemelmoore7329]

Keaton was doing movies when Hanks was on TV doing Bussom buddies and Soap

[@jemelmoore7329]

Keaton s 1st movie was Rabbit Test 1978

[@abbycross90210]

I love him. He always has such great, funny stories when he does interviews. He seems like such a great introvert.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

He's done so much serious work over the years, I sometimes forget how much I loved Johnny Dangerously when I was growing up. I just thought about that when he said Johnny Atlas

[@gregwalsh4161]

"Fargging Icehole" is still one of my favourite "clean" insults

[@pambronson4467]

"My Father hung me on a hook once. ONCE!"

[@go-godollie2335]

i almost peed my pants laughing, when he was cleaning the turtles, when i was a kid

[@tarmaque]

@@pambronson4467 "You shouldn't kick me in the balls lady. My sister kicked me in the balls once..." then falls over in pain. 🤣

[@tarmaque]

Whatever happened to Joe Piscopo?

[@SurfDUI]

Gung is on HBO streaming. I haven't seen it since I was a kid, the scene with the last car off the line STILL cuts me to pieces. Love this guy.

[@maazkalim]

English-language title?

[@TheChannelling]

It is so reassuring to see that one of the greatest actor in the history of cinema is not able to stay in front of a web cam. Thank you!

[@kristinj3339]

I have been in love with Michael Keaton since like 1993.

[@kinsmed]

Keaton is always a great interview. We need a hundred more people like him now. A thousand.

[@namcat53]

We have 'em already...they're people like you and me. All together now.

[@olorin4317]

Look up Keaton's "bazooka joe" joke from when he did stand up. Pretty sure there is a parallel dimension where Keaton stayed in stand up and became one of the greats.

[@logicandlaughs]

Michael Keaton has my heart... have loved his acting for years. It's great to learn that he's so civically minded too.

[@delrey874]

One of the best actors of all time.

[@rbeng1095]

I agree

[@Phil_Mitchell]

Lol no, he's a good actor but he doesn't deserve to be anywhere near the conversation of one of the greatest actors of all time. He can only dream of being in the league of Brando, De Niro, Pacino and Day-Lewis. He's not even one of the best actors of his own generation.

[@MarkMathewsMusic]

That coffee he had really worked. Must have been strong.

[@8arrows]

Keaton is one of my favorite celebrities. Not because of his acting. But of his humor. I grew up watching him on A&Es Evening at the Improv.

[@hark1337]

How hilarious is this interview?! He seems so normal and endearing here.

[@coreysue3451]

I love how the crew is now the live studio audience lol

[@souldavidthompson4854]

Great seeing Michael Keaton as the Vulture in Spider Man: Homecoming -- and I loved his memorable role as Batman, taking it dark way back in '89.

[@liferiot]

Man, what a good interview.

[@ecbrown6151]

Michael Keatons real name.... Michael Douglas. True story, he tells a hilarious version of it about being a young actor and having to change it because, Michael Douglas

[@MastaVo]

The best bit of the story is that he nearly chose Michael Jackson

[@boonetyler656]

He picked Keaton because of Diane Keaton

[@dangerouslysane]

That story about when he voted for the first time. I just about died! But, for sure-an important lesson there. Great interview-thanks, Seth & Michael!

[@Alvan81]

Michael Keaton has made every project he's ever been in, just that much better. He was the only Batman who's character was aware of just how weird his situation was

[@charlesstebbins7207]

I know that Michel Keaton is there to talk about Batman, but my favorite Michel Keaton movie will always be Beetlejuice.

[@psychocircus7002]

Man... Would love to hear all his stories over some beer. One of the best actors of our time. Who else can do Mr. Mom, then turn around and be the Best Batman ever... Mr. Keaton!

[@doctorthirteen5727]

Name a bad Michael Keaton movie.... I can't.

[@katiewenta]

Michael Keaton with all his extra talking about a barista being too extra and weirding him out. 😅🤣

[@callycat6660]

Straight off ..Michael Keaton is a fabulous actor .. love everything he does !!

[@Russ96]

3:13 He's even got the crew laughing

[@FnkLeRoi]

He was great across from Jack. Loved that version of Batman/Joker.

[@fordtoy2000]

I love our country at times like this when we can have clarity and sense in a video-conference Talk Show Interview. It's like a new genre in itself that may take many forms in the future. God bless America.

[@BobBallVO]

I need more Michael Keaton being Michael Keaton in my life.

[@magicknight13]

He’s so genuine and excited for life ! I’m happy to watch this

[@firasharb1454]

I’m confused how when he introduced Michael he said we know him as birdman instead of beetlejuice which is one of his most recognizable roles

[@MasterXploder88]

Are you really that confused? Modern audiences would obviously know him more from Birdman.

[@rob_4227]

Michael Keaton is so great. I wish my parents seemed like they were on edibles like him, too.

[@YodatheHobbit]

Usually I don't watch a ton of Seth Meyers interviews but that was really enjoyable to watch.

[@ritchiekirkum2311]

He’s terrifying in Spider-Man Homecoming

[@bryandunn68]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant interview. There jas only been one other I have ever commented on, but I love this interview. Well done team

[@asifkhan4822]

I don't know if anybody noticed but back in the day on Batman (1989) but both Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson had matching raised eyebrows.

[@davidm0508]

Michael Keaton is spectacular. I remember (because I am old enough) when Night Shift came out and when I saw it I instantly KNEW Keaton was going to be a star. You should give yourself a treat if you haven't ever seen it and go watch it. It is obvious that Ryan Reynolds studied Keaton as his model, but he can't carry Keaton's Batman belt buckle.... Keaton is an original and he has matured in a tremendous way. His movies have always been special because of him - true movie star.

[@tesset8828]

Scott Atlas has a book titled, "Pocket ATLAS of Cranial Magnetic Resonance Imaging". It's too good.

[@NewMessage]

Oh no... he ended the interview without saying his name 3 times!

[@patriciahulett4411]

“210, 220, Whatever it Takes “ lol

[@uwcb1]

Seth is turning into the best interviewer in late night.

[@beckygrajeda2402]

Agreed. He's so genuinely interested in the guests and excited to be there -- like he gets how damn lucky he is. His energy is contagious. And his questions are usually insightful. Def becoming my favorite in this genre.

[@michaellynch9086]

Michael Keaton is really funny. He seems like a pretty fun guy and not like a celebrity. More down to earth or normal.

[@alexandraponce8081]

Has anyone noticed that little sound at 1:58?? 😂😂

[@meechiebaby493]

Sweet Steelers hat! Nice to know that he still thinks of home.

[@KingSlender100]

Loved him in Jackie Brown

[@tamil8108]

My old probation officer looked and sounded like him... doing The Vulture role.

[@deathwitheponine]

He’ll always be Batman for me. ✨

[@thebmachinecanada]

Multiplicity is the best because there's a bunch of him.

[@mattbernabe]

I didn't know Keaton was in 'The Trial of the Chicago 7.' He probably has a minor role in it, but since he's in it, I'll finally check it out. He's my all-time favorite actor.

[@lcflngn]

Was so surprised and happy when Michael Keaton turned up in the Trial of the Chicago Seven. Still thinking about it. Well done, fascinating movie.

[@Laguarimba]

One thing is for sure: those questions were GREAT!

[@smiller2044]

What we all want to know: when will Keaton say *yes* to reprising role in _Batman Beyond_

[@sethgunther5514]

He’ll be in The Flash

[@apachedisco]

Michael Keaton is a rare breed of actor that we must protect at all costs.

[@apachedisco]

He's Batman!

[@slowmotion8731]

Lets not forget the other guys movie lol. Whispering "what the hell is going on here?!"

[@brendancrowley3859]

Keaton is the best Batman of all time. I know his character didn’t have that many villains, but it still is a delight to watch

[@jeremystear201]

What was in his coffee??😂😂 damn michael keaton had me rollin

[@GaryMillyz]

Fun Fact: 'twas not coffee a'tall

[@hawksfan8870]

You know Micheal Keaton is a true cowboy when he has a Wild West American flag in the background, when he’s wearing a bandana around his neck, and when he calls calls his dad pop. 7:02

[@susanbezio1529]

He lives in Montana, has for years.

[@thetowerstillstands]

Nicholson demanded top billing. He knew his power.

[@JoeHuman]

One of the funniest dudes ever. Looking back, I think he had only been in a handful of movies before starring with Jack. Crazy, cos I just always thought of them as contemporaries.

[@AndyNorrisForReals]

Thanks, Mr. Mom, for everything.

[@johnbattiest3061]

Always been a Keaton fan.ive seen beetle juice a hundred million times,and it keeps getting funnier Everytime I see it!

[@shahhassan3947]

I love how he just throws Batman into his interviews...

[@mkspencer88]

Beetlejuice, The Other Guys, The Dream Team....Gems!

[@bettysmith4641]

Just watched Mr Mom last night. Love Michael Keaton ♥️

[@jamesmilhous2611]

I’m Batman

[@edricaldones9639]

No, you're not.

[@nonyabidnazz7487]

@@edricaldones9639 🤣🤣🤣

[@Sentient_Zee]

Perhaps don’t have your name just above your exclamation. Gives away your secret identity.

[@nonyabidnazz7487]

@@Sentient_Zee 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottishhallfamily6654]

He is great in everything...he might have done some not so great movies but he was great in every single one of his movies!

[@Coffeecup.0110]

So funny! Thank you 😊

[@pogwigginsprod.7702]

Looks like he’s getting in shape for the multiverse.

[@senicanastasia]

That was so much fun

[@hawksfan8870]

2 reasons why Micheal Keaton is the best Batman: #1: He’s really dark, mysterious and lovable as Batman. #2: His eyebrows look like the Bat-symbol.

[@edricaldones9639]

2nd comment, and Michael Keaton is a brilliant actor.

[@adrianperez6582]

I like him Mr Mom, and Gong Ho.

[@hollycarter725]

I loved his movies from the 80s. Mr Mom was great!

[@samanthab1923]

Night shift with Henry Winkler

[@marmadukescarlet7791]

“You’re doing it wrong!”

[@billturner8823]

The Dream Team & The Squeeze!

[@cheighes1]

Multiplicity

[@cyberpunkholiday]

I love Keaton, but absolutely no one can buy a mic for clarity of conversation....no one. hahaha

[@dboslice]

My favorite Batman of all time

[@Madigan1984]

Keaton looks like Metal Anthony Hopkins in the thumbnail

[@vitormcz]

don't you just love when people mention something they won't say for whatever reason?

[@danchaneyufosuapsaliencontact]

i'd LOVE to see him play Edgar Cayce-The sleeping Prophet!

[@mmuerte89]

When the movie(s) come out, Michael Keaton must play Giuliani.

[@robertlust6234]

He said he came back from truffle hunting and I was like that's exactly what happened

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

He's very talented. He was good in Batman. Along with Birdman. Can't wait to watch Trial of Chicago 7.

[@tpfanmiller]

Way to drop a traumatic gem of a headline to reel my interest in.