Michael Keaton Batman Sequel Is Set After 32 Years
After 32 years, Michael Keaton, as Batman, is returning in an official canon sequel to the original Tim Burton movie. Let’s face facts: Michael Keaton is Batman—everyone’s favorite of the franchise. Compared to actors Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson, TV’s Adam West is in a category all on his own. The good news is now spreading all over social media.
Just Something About Michael Keaton As Batman
There’s something about Michael Keaton’s portrayal that’s so wonderful. Fans love his version of the beloved DC character. Did you know the movie studio did not have Michael Keaton on the list as their first choice? A wild list of great actors could have put on the famous suit. Mel Gibson, Kevin Costner, Tom Selleck, Bill Murray, Harrison Ford, Denis Quaid, and Charlie Sheen were considered for the role. Believe it or not, 007 Bond actor Pierce Brosnan was pitched the role, but he refused, saying he had no interest in playing a comic book character.
Mr. Mom As Batman? Was A Stretch At The Time
The 80s the ‘80s, Michael Keaton was known for his comedic roles in movies like” Night Shift” and “Mr. Mom”, characters very different from the dark tone of Batman’s storyline. Fans might have thought Michael’s portrayal of Batman would be like the‘60s TV show starring Adam West. “Most people think of the TV show when they think of Batman,” The risk of a big-budget movie was in question. Movie critics later hailed Michael’s performance.
New Batman Movie Is Now In Development
According to gizmodo.com, John Jackson Miller is an American science-fiction author, comic book writer, and commentator known for his work on the Star Wars franchise. Miller is penning a continuation of the legendary Tim Burton Batman movie in Batman: Resurrection, a new novel from Penguin Random House. Read the exclusive article by clicking here.
Batman Fans Got A Tease With The Flash Movie
Michael Keaton was back as Batman in the ‘The Flash’ trailer. Fans were suddenly very happy about this addition to the movie. I remember being in the theater when the movie trailer first played, and everyone in the audience started cheering. When have you ever seen people cheer at a movie trailer?
One Question Remains Up In The Air?
The question would be simple and answered in time. Since Michael Keaton is returning, who else is on the list to return? Stay tuned here—same Bat time, same Bat channel. While we are waiting, a reminder that Michael Keaton returns soon to reprise his role in Beetlejuice 2, out in theaters September 5th.
The 5 Best Action Stars
They don’t make action stars like they used to. The action film genre today isn’t as solid as it was when legendary action stars like Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Sean Connery ruled the silver screen.
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Action stars are a rare breed, and throughout the decades, there have been a list of leading men and women dominating the action movie world. In the ’80s, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, and Harrison Ford made legendary action films.
By the ’90s, Tom Cruise, Keanu Reeves, Bruce Willis, and Jackie Chan took over as the fresh faces of the genre. The early 2000s saw Daniel Craig, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Vin Diesel, Will Smith, and Matt Damon usher in the new wave of action stars.
Sometimes, action stars butt heads in the competitive world of acting. Long before they appeared in The Expendables franchise together, Stallone and Schwarzenegger were bitter rivals in the ’90s. As we previously reported, Stallone said they “couldn’t stand to be in the same galaxy together for a while. We truly, truly loathed each other.” In fact, Stallone said that their feud was so intense that they would fight over film projects, which led Schwarzenegger to trick the Rocky star into starring in a horrible movie: 1992’s Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot.
Not many female actors take up the action genre, but those who do are legendary. Sigourney Weaver, Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson, Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron, Milla Jovovich, Pam Grier, Michelle Rodriguez, Lucy Liu, and Uma Thurman are among those leading ladies who will be kicking a– and taking names. Some of our all-time favorite action movies have a female lead, like the Kill Bill saga, Mad Max: Fury Road, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
A sign of a great action hero is the longevity of their characters. Whether it’s in a standalone film or an entire series, some of the most iconic characters throughout the years are James Bond, the Terminator, John Wick, Jason Bourne, Rambo, Indiana Jones, and A Man With No Name.
Take a look below at our list of the 5 best action stars:
