Michael Keaton “Didn’t Care One Way or Another” About Batgirl Being Cancelled

Michael Keaton "Didn't Care One Way or Another" About Batgirl Being Cancelled

As a die-hard fan who has watched Michael Keaton don the cape and cowl for over three decades, I can confidently say that his portrayal of Batman is more than just a role; it’s an integral part of cinematic history. His return to Gotham City, albeit brief, was a nostalgic journey back to the gritty, dark, and captivating world of Tim Burton’s Batman.


Michael Keaton’s Batman will be flying alone, as Warner Bros. decided to scrap the “Batgirl” movie that was supposed to feature him alongside Leslie Grace’s character after the events of “The Flash.” This decision came two years ago, and in a recent interview with GQ magazine, Keaton expressed no concern about the canceled DC film, which the studio deemed unfit for release. Warner Bros. Discovery claimed the $90 million “Batgirl” production as a tax write-off since it was already filmed and in post-production when they decided to pull the plug on the project.

Keaton replied that he didn’t mind either way about the situation involving Batgirl. He also mentioned that it was a fun project and he received a decent payment for it. GQ observed that Keaton appeared to be counting money, symbolizing money, as he spoke. Later, Keaton expressed his affection for Adil & Bilall, the directors of the film, stating they are nice individuals whom he supports in their endeavors. He added that he believes they felt remorseful about the situation, and this made him feel empathetic since he wanted them to succeed. In summary, he’s doing well himself.

Michael Keaton "Didn't Care One Way or Another" About Batgirl Being Cancelled

In a report by GQ, it was mentioned that the actor who starred in Beetlejuice appeared noticeably upset when faced with a series of questions about his role as Batman. According to GQ, Keaton regards his portrayal of Batman in 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns as no more significant than any other character he’s played throughout his nearly 50-year acting career. “I am nothing but respectful and grateful, one hundred percent,” Keaton expressed about Batman. “And I am actually proud of it because I enjoy proving people wrong. It’s fun for me.”

Initially, The Flash movie aimed to establish Michael Keaton’s Batman character in a role similar to Nick Fury within the DC Extended Universe. However, these plans didn’t materialize when the film directed by Andy Muschietti underperformed at the global box office with earnings of $271 million. Later, Keaton filmed a cameo for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, which was later cut. As DC Films (and the defunct DCEU) transitioned into DC Studios and a new DC Universe led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, this cameo was also removed.

In a 2022 interview, Fallah expressed that the scrapping of the Batgirl film, which was said to have a realistic feel reminiscent of Tim Burton’s Gotham City from the Keaton Batman films, was the most disappointing moment in their career. As a devoted fan, simply being near Keaton as Batman was a privilege and an honor. However, the sentiment was bittersweet for them.

Arbi mentioned that they had watched “The Flash” and felt quite sad about it. They hold a deep affection for director Andy Muschietti and his sister Barbara, who produced the film. However, they wished they could have been more involved in the production process. Unfortunately, they were unable to bring Batgirl to the screen and let the public decide its merit. In their opinion, the audience is the true judge of whether something is good or bad, or if it should be shown or not.

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2024-08-19 20:40