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The Wrap: Michael Keaton in Talks to Play Bruce Wayne in ‘The Flash’ Movie

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After nearly 30 years, Michael Keaton is in talks to return to the role of Batman, to appear alongside Ezra Miller in Warner Bros.' upcoming movie "The Flash," TheWrap has learned exclusively. Talks with Keaton are in the very early stages, it is far from a sure thing, and can go either way. No details are currently available about how big or small Keaton's role is.

That plot will introduce general audiences to the idea of the multiverse, one of the of core concepts underpinning DC Comics. For the non fanboy set, the multiverse refers to a shifting number of alternate universes that coexist within the larger reality depicted in DC comics. Originally created to explain various contradictory changes the company's characters experienced over decades, it allows several different versions of the same characters to simultaneously exist and, occasionally, interact. Matt Reeves upcoming "The Batman" will not be affected and Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne is still viewed as the future of the franchise.
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That plot will introduce general audiences to the idea of the multiverse, one of the of core concepts underpinning DC Comics
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From THR - the deal is for multiple movies

If a deal makes, 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. Batgirl is one the projects in development that could fall under that win.
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whoa, if thats the case maybe they should have Terry in there too with an older Keaton. and spin off into an alt-universe Batman Beyond movie if the casting is good and reception fares well for their appearance.
 
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They're both already connected via Arrowverse anyway. I dig it
 
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rsfour

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When can I randomly see Kilmer, and Clooney as well. Just a quick multiverse bullshit shot
 
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Uh OK, so we're gonna have Affleck (Snyder Cut), Pattinson AND Keaton as Batman within the next few years?

Also there were rumours of Jeffrey Dean Morgan being Flashpoint Batman in this like yesterday.
 
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This would be a pretty strong way to handle DC stuff going forward. Use the multiverse as their easy catch-all for saying 'It's all connected, but also completely separate when we want it to be!'.

Also, I forgot they slapped Muschietti on this.
 
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The idea of having Keaton involved is super cool, less so the multiverse stuff as DC are finding it difficult to even get their current main film universe functioning properly, but still, really interested to see Keaton back.

Kinda surprised Ezra is still there after that whole 'choking a woman' thing that seemed to just..disappear mind.
 
VorpalNonsense

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Well, that's neat. Definitely interested in seeing Keaton play Batman again.
So is this the one that's supposed to flashpoint the DC movie universe and retcon a bunch of shit?
 
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I just want Keaton as grizzled Bruce in a Batman Beyond film. DO IT!
 
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