Ever since Michael Keaton was revealed to be returning as Batman for The Flash, the man himself has been keeping coy about it. Refusing to divulge anything, Keaton has left it up in the air whether the stories were true, and that meant questioning whether Ben Affleck was suiting up as the Dark Knight, too, since that was reported, as well. However, in the midst of yesterday’s Flash logo reveal also came official confirmation that, yes, Keaton is indeed back.
The Wrap got confirmation from Keaton’s talent agency that he will be reprising his role as Batman in Andy Muschietti’s The Flash. He joins star Ezra Miller, Kiersey Clemons, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Sasha Calle, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, and Ben Affleck in the speedster’s upcoming solo movie. This will be the first time since 1992’s Batman Returns that Keaton has donned Batman’s cape and cowl.
How Keaton’s Batman fits into the story is still unclear. We know the script by Christina Hodson will be a time travel one, possibly with Barry Allen traveling back to try and prevent his mother’s death and thus free his father from prison. The consequences of Barry’s actions have significant effects on the timestream, which is probably why two different versions of Batman will be present. Another story from a few months ago stated that Keaton would be sticking around in the DCEU, while Affleck bids adieu.
Filming on The Flash has begun, and opens November 4th 2022.
