The Flash: Michael Keaton 'Can't Confirm' if He Is Returning to Play Batman

Michael Keaton has responded to reports that he is preparing to reprise his role as Batman in The Flash, opposite Ezra Miller's Barry Allen. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kimmel asked Keaton if he could verify the rumours that he would be suiting up to play Batman in 2022's The Flash, however, Keaton said that he "couldn't confirm anything" on that front. He later added: "We're having discussions, as they say. We're talking about it. We'll see if it happens." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/10/19/ranking-the-batman-movie-villains"] With Ben Affleck's Batman already confirmed to have a "very substantial part" in The Flash, Keaton went on to joke that all "127" previous "Batmen" will be making an appearance in the DCEU movie before then declaring himself to be the best Dark Knight of the lot. Keaton previously played Bruce Wayne and his alter ego in 1989's Batman and 1992's Batman Returns, both directed by Tim Burton. At one point both Burton and Keaton were expected to return for a third movie, but both dropped out and Val Kilmer took over the Batman role in 1995's Batman Forever. Keaton previously voiced an interest in returning to the role, but only if Burton directs - a stance that he appears to have since changed his mind on. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-flash-movies-possible-dceu-cameos&captions=true"] Andy Muschietti (Stephen King's It) is set to direct the long-gestating Flash movie. In January, Muschietti reiterated that the movie will be offering its own take on the iconic Flashpoint storyline, which previously inspired elements of The Flash TV series and 2013's Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox. The Flash is currently scheduled to open on November 4, 2022. For more, find out how Michael Keaton's Batman could completely change the DCEU and read why we think Michael Keaton is still the best live-action Batman of them all. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

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