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    Michael Keaton's Return as Batman Is Confirmed as 'The Flash' Movie Begins Filming

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    The ‘Batman Returns’ actor previously cast doubt about his appearance in the Ezra Miller-starring standalone film because of the concerning COVID-19 situation.

    Apr 21, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    Michael Keaton is officially back as Batman. After months of speculation and fans’ anticipation for his return as the Caped Crusader in “The Flash” movie, it now has been confirmed that he will indeed reprise the role in the upcoming Ezra Miller-starring movie.

    According to TheWrap, the confirmation comes from the “Batman Returns” star’s talent agency ICM Partners, though no other details are yet to be provided. The site was also the first to report the actor’s possible return as Batman in “The Flash” back in June 2020. Director Andy Muschietti further fueled the report as he stated in August that he had big plans with a “substantial” role for Keaton’s Batman.

    However, Keaton cast doubt last month when he talked about what hindered him from possibly starring in the movie. “I am needing a minute to think about it because I’m so fortunate and blessed,” he coyly told Deadline at the time, insisting that he had yet to sign on. “I got so much going on now. I’m really into work right now… To tell you the truth, somewhere on my iPad is an iteration of the whole Flash thing that I haven’t had time yet [to check]…”

    “To be honest with you, you know what worries me more than anything about all this stuff? It’s COVID,” the 69-year-old said at the time. He went on sharing, “I’m more concerned. I keep my eye more on the COVID situation in the U.K. than anything.”

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    He elaborated, “That will determine everything, and so that’s why I’m living outside the city here on 17 acres, staying away from everybody, because the COVID thing has got me really concerned. So, that’s my first thing about all projects. I look at it and go, is this thing going to kill me, literally? And you know, if it doesn’t, then we talk.”

    The confirmation of Keaton’s return as Batman comes as “The Flash” movie has just kicked off production. Announcing the start of filming, Muschietti posted on his Instagram page on Monday, April 19 a clip that unveils the movie’s logo and wrote in the caption, “Here we go!!! THE FLASH Day 1. #theflashmovie.”

    In addition to Keaton, Ben Affleck has been reported to reprise his role as Batman in “The Flash”.

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      Michael Keaton Blames COVID-19 for Uncertainty of His Return as Batman in 'The Flash'

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      Insisting that he was not ‘being cute or coy,’ the actor who has played the Caped Crusader in two Tim Burton films claims he was too occupied with the pandemic that he has yet to take a look at the script.

      Mar 23, 2021

      AceShowbiz –
      Michael Keaton is refusing to confirm he’ll be putting the Batman suit on again for “The Flash”, because he’s too concerned about COVID-19 to take a look at the script.

      It has been reported that both he and Ben Affleck will portray Bruce Wayne and his alter ego in the upcoming DC Comics blockbuster, but Keaton, who played the Caped Crusader in two Tim Burton films in 1989 and 1992, insists he has yet to officially sign on.

      “I am needing a minute to think about it because I’m so fortunate and blessed,” he tells Deadline in a new interview. “I got so much going on now. I’m really into work right now… To tell you the truth, somewhere on my iPad is an iteration of the whole Flash thing that I haven’t had time yet [to check]…”

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      “I called them and said, ‘I have to be honest with you, I can’t look at anything right now. I’m so deep into this thing I’m doing. Also, I’m prepping a thing I’m producing and getting ready to do down the road in the fall that I’ll be in, and I feel responsible to that’.”

      “I’m not being cute or coy, but if I talked about it, I’ll be just bulls**tting you. I don’t really know. I have to look at the last draft. To be honest with you, you know what worries me more than anything about all this stuff…? It’s COVID.”

      “I’m more concerned. I keep my eye more on the COVID situation in the U.K. than anything. That will determine everything… I’m staying away from everybody, because the COVID thing has got me really concerned. So, that’s my first thing about all projects. I look at it and go, ‘Is this thing going to kill me, literally?’ And you know, if it doesn’t, then we talk.”

      Keaton adds, “I’m going to see what happens here… You want to say, like Joe Pesci from ‘My Cousin Vinny’…, ‘It’s a thing, but it’s not a thing’.”

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      The Flash Movie Casts 'The Young and the Restless' Star as First Latina Supergirl

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      Sasha Calle breaks down in tears when director Andy Muschietti informs her through a video call that she’s landed the role of the Girl of Steel in the upcoming DCEU film starring Ezra Miller.

      Feb 20, 2021
      AceShowbiz – The Flash movie has found its Supergirl in “The Young and the Restless” star Sasha Calle. Director Andy Muschietti confirmed the news by sharing on his Instagram account of a video of his video call with the actress, during which he informed her that she landed the part.
      In the approximately two-minute video, Muschietti jokingly asked Calle if she could physically fly. When the 25-year-old star admitted she can’t fly, but she would love to, the director showed her a Supergirl costume that she would need to make her dream come true.
      “You’re Supergirl,” the “IT” helmer casually told Calle, who couldn’t help breaking down in tears as she learned of her casting for the upcoming DCEU film. Not able to hide her excitement, she asked for a moment to “freak out” in the middle of their video chat.

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      “Been doing a lot of flashbacks lately but today is about a Flash forward,” Muschietti captioned the video posted on Friday, February 19. He additionally told Deadline about picking Calle among more than 425 other hopefuls, “I saw more than four hundred auditions. The talent pool was truly amazing and it was very hard to make a decision, but we finally found an actress who was destined to play this role.”
      According to the site, Muschietti, DC Films boss Walter Hamada and the producers were blown away by the actress’ toughness and vulnerability that she brought to the role. The actresses, who auditioned for the role, were reportedly not told what part they were reading for, until very late in the process. Calle also did a chemistry read with the Flash depicter, Ezra Miller, with all the processes done via Zoom due to COVID-19.
      Calle is best known for her role as Lola Rosales on daytime soap opera “The Young and the Restless”. She was nominated last year in the Outstanding Young Performer in a Drama series category at the Daytime Emmy Awards. She also starred on the YouTube miniseries “Socially Awkward” in addition to several short films.
      The Boston, MA-born Colombian actress, hereby, is the first Latina Supergirl ever in DC. The character was first brought to life by Helen Slater in the 1984 Warner Bros. movie, while Melissa Benoist famously portrays the Girl of Steel on The CW’s series “Supergirl”.
      The upcoming stand-alone Flash movie is reportedly set to begin production soon as it is currently scheduled for a November 4, 2022 release in the United States. Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck are rumored to reprise their own version of Batman as the movie is said to introduce viewers to the idea of the multiverse.

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      Brandon Routh Teases Possibility of His Superman's Return in Flash Movie

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      The ‘Superman Returns’ actor, who recently reprised his role as the Man of Steel in ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’ crossover, says everything is possible with his character.

      Nov 5, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Brandon Routh has no reservations about his return as Superman, though the role has gone through another incarnation with Henry Cavill taking over the baton in the DCEU. Speaking in a new interview with the Geek House Show, the actor is open to the possibility of reprising the role in a Flash movie.
      “I mean, that’s always a possibility,” Routh said of the potential for him to return in a DCEU movie. “And of course since they’re bringing back Michael Keaton, which I’m excited about, and some other people from past DC projects, I think it’s very exciting.”
      Citing his Superman’s return in “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover on The CW’s Arrowverse, the “Superman Returns” star added, “It worked very well with ‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’, and I was extremely proud and honored to be a part of it and to reprise Superman, so it’s absolutely a possibility.”
      He went on explaining how it works with superhero character in comic books, “I mean, you can do anything with Superman. You know everybody lives and dies all the time [in the comics].”

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      While The Flash movie has been showing very little progress since it underwent director change several times from 2018 until 2019, it was recently reported that Michael Keaton was in talks to reprise his role as Batman in Ezra Miller’s standalone superhero film. The “Birdman” star first donned the cape and cowl for 1989’s “Batman” and its sequel “Batman Returns”.
      According to TheWrap.com, Keaton’s return is made possible because the storyline will include multiverse, in which multiple versions of the same characters exist in alternate universes. It’s additionally noted that Keaton’s return as Batman won’t affect the plot outlined in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” which stars Robert Pattinson in the title role.
      As for Routh, he only got one chance to portray Superman on the big screen, after his 2006’s film “Superman Returns” received lukewarm response at Box Office despite majorly positive reviews from critics.

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      Michael Keaton Is in Negotiation to Reprise Batman Role in 'The Flash'

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      Warner Bros. bosses are reported to be eyeing the actor, who portrayed the caped crusader in 1989’s ‘Batman’ and its sequel ‘Batman Returns’, for Ezra Miller’s stand-alone superhero film.
      Jun 23, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Michael Keaton is in talks to reprise the role of Batman for the planned “The Flash” movie.
      The “Birdman” star first donned the cape and cowl for 1989’s “Batman” and its sequel, “Batman Returns”, and now Warner Bros. bosses reportedly want him back for Ezra Miller’s stand-alone superhero film, in which the “Justice League” actor will return as the titular speedster.
      According to TheWrap.com, the storyline will introduce viewers to the idea of the multiverse, in which multiple versions of the same characters exist in alternate universes, as explained in the DC Comics – and therefore won’t affect the plot outlined in director Matt Reeves’ “The Batman”, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader.
      If Keaton signs on, he could also feature in other planned DC movies, such as “Batgirl”.
      Andres Muschietti is taking charge of “The Flash” from a script by “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” writer Christina Hodson.

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      Ezra Miller's Chocking Video Might Cause 'The Flash' Movie Cancellation

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      Words are Warner Bros. is considering canceling the long-gestating project, which has Miller attached to reprise his role as Barry Allen, after a viral video showed the actor choking and slamming a female fan.
      Apr 8, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The long-gestating “The Flash” movie might be scrapped altogether, not because of creative issues which have been plaguing the development, but its star’s recent behavior. Ezra Miller, who is attached to reprise his role as Barry Allen a.k.a. the Scarlet Speedster, was recently caught choking and slamming a female fan in a viral video.
      After news of Miller’s brutal violence made its way round the web. Warner Bros. is now reported considering to cancel the upcoming solo Flash movie. According to the Lords of The Long Box YouTube channel, a source at Warner Bros. says the video sent shockwaves throughout the company.
      WB is reportedly wary of keeping Miller in the role as the bad publicity will haunt the solo film and any future appearances of him as The Flash in other films. The company is currently investigating the incident, which happened at a bar in Iceland when Miller was apparently drunk. The source claims the findings of the investigation will determine whether the company will cancel the movie or go on with the project.
      The source further says that many executives at Warner Bros. are not excited about the project to begin with as it has been in development hell for years. They are allegedly quietly hoping to reboot The Flash, the same way it has done with Batman. It’s noted that while it will take a while before the decision is made, The Flash doesn’t look to have a bright future.
      According to the source, the recent incident in Iceland might also affect Miller’s future involvement in “Fantastic Beasts 3”.
      The video, which surfaced on Sunday night, April 5, showed Miller challenging the woman to a duel. “Oh, you wanna fight? That’s what you wanna do?” he’s heard saying when the excited female fan approached him. The 27-year-old star then grabbed the woman by the throat and pushed her towards the aisle truck parked right behind her, before throwing her on the ground.
      Variety later confirmed that the video is real, with a source at the bar in Reykjavik, the Iceland capital, describing the incident as “a serious altercation.” The source, Prikid Kaffihus, identified the aggressor as Miller and said that the actor was escorted off the premises.
      Following the incident, fans have taken to Twitter, demanding the actor be replaced with Grant Gustin in The Flash movie. “They should pull a Robert Pattinson and put Grant Gustin as the DCEU Flash,” one reacted to the news. Another weighed in, “Not so great news for Ezra; but maybe now Grant Gustin gets cast in the flash movie.”

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      The Flash Movie May Feature Maggie Gyllenhaal as Female Joker

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      WENN

      The upcoming Ezra Miller-starring movie to be directed by Andy Muschietti will reportedly include the ‘Flashpoint’ storyline that introduces a female version of Batman’s villain.
      Mar 7, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The long-awaited Flash movie may feature Joker, but with a twist. Words are the upcoming film starring Ezra Miller as the Scarlet Speedster will introduce a female version of Batman’s famous supervillain.
      Fans of DC Comics may not be surprised with the twist. In the “Flashpoint” timeline, after young Bruce Wayne was killed by Joe Chill, his parents went down very different paths. While Thomas Wayne became the violent vigilante Batman, Martha Wayne lost her sanity and became the female Joker.
      We Got This Covered, which first came up with the report of the female Joker’s potential appearance in The Flash movie, additionally claims that Maggie Gyllenhaal is being eyed to play the role of Martha. “The Deuce” alum is no stranger to DC Comics universe, having starred as Rachel Dawes in “The Dark Knight”. Gyllenhaal is seemingly not the only one circling the part, but other potential contenders for the role are currently unknown.
      This, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since neither Warner Bros. nor director Andy Muschietti has confirmed floating rumors about the movie’s details. The “It” helmer, who was tapped to replace John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein as the helmer last July, once teased about the film, “What captivated me about the Flash is the human drama in it. The human feelings and emotions that play in the drama [of it]. It’s going to be fun, too. I can’t promise that there will be any horror [elements in it], really, but it’s a beautiful human story.”
      His partner and sister Barbara Muschietti reportedly joins the project as producer. WB has not announced a start date for the principal photography as Muschietti said at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con that he would take a little time off after “It Chapter Two” before working on his next project.

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