There could potentially be three different actors (Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, and Robert Pattinson) playing Batman in movies between 2021 and 2022.
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There could potentially be three different actors (Ben Affleck, Michael Keaton, and Robert Pattinson) playing Batman in movies between 2021 and 2022. Just as there've been multiple James Bonds, there are several actors who've donned the cape and cowl on the big screen over the years (some of whom have even gone on to become superhero movie icons thanks to their performances). Keaton, in particular, was an outside - and controversial - choice to portray the psychologically-scarred billionaire vigilante prior to being cast, but is now considered by many to be the best cinematic Caped Crusader of all time.
For that reason, people are understandably excited by reports of Keaton being in talks to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne in the upcoming FlashFlashpoint
Because of this, there may end up being threeThe FlashJustice LeagueThe Batman
Ben Affleck in Zack Snyder's Justice League & The Flash
Now that he's officially back in the DC family, Affleck will first return to the Batman/Bruce Wayne role when Snyder's cut of Justice LeagueJustice LeagueBatman V SupermanJustice League
Also, that won't be the last fans get to see of Batfleck, as was once thought. Despite his past statements about being firmly retired from playing the Dark Knight, Affleck is now set to return for The FlashThe Flash
Robert Pattinson in The Batman
Directed by Matt Reeves and currently scheduled to open in October 2021, The BatmanJustice LeagueBatman V SupermanJustice League
Michael Keaton in The Flash
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At the time of writing, Keaton hasn't officially committed to becoming part of the DCEU, and his involvement is unlikely to be confirmed until DC FanDome (a recently-announced 24-hour virtual convention covering all things DC) takes place on August 22. If he does, however, he could reportedly end up playing an overarching role in the franchise moving forward (similar to Nick Fury in the MCU), and even help set the stage for the BatgirlThe FlashBatman between now and the latter's scheduled premiere date in June 2022.
Sunday, November 11, 2018