Michael Keaton Talks Returning To Classic Role As Batman

Michael Keaton is opening up about returning to his beloved role as Batman in two upcoming movies. The award-winning actor saying the time was right to get back into the famous bat-suit. NBC’s Jacob Soboroff shares his own excitement, revealing a life-long friendship with the actor and his son.

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[ernestintownandjackintheco]

The 1989 Batman was the defining event of my childhood! My parents were very strict about movie ratings and it was pg-13, but just to shut me up they finally got me tickets. So happy was I! 😄

And don’t forget that Prince soundtrack!

[Mbros]

I absolutely love Michael Keaton as Batman

[gosertube]

This man is simply amazing! 89 Batman and Batman returns was the ultimate Batman role for me. At his age I have no doubt he can still bring that role back effortlessly! So hyped

[seanpaulcurran]

Now we need Michelle Pheiffer to return as Catwoman !

[comickebs]

If he returns as old Bruce from the “Batman Beyond” series, that would be incredibly awesome

[calebbaxter]

Michael keaton is my favourite live action batman so I'm so happy there finally bringing him back

[mikea]

Dude really met Batman now that's awesome 💯

[hellion]

When are we getting the Burton-directed Dark Knight Returns starring Michael Keaton?

[RudieObias]

Remember when fans hated WB for casting Michael Keaton as Batman and now everyone loves him?
Remember when fans hated WB for casting Heath Ledger as Joker and now everyone loves him?
Remember when fans hated WB for casting Ben Affleck as Batman and now everyone loves him?
Remember when fans hated WB for casting Robert Pattinson as Batman and now...

[brycenelson]

Welcome back Michael Keaton Batman I’m sure you’ll do great again looking forward to it as always

[MARSl]

I NEED MICHELLE AS CATWOMAN!! I would diiiieeee

[Dhhtyu]

He grew up with them ! So relatable- just like us. You too get on tv one day when you grow up with rich and famous people around you

[myratravin]

Michael Keaton was a total boss Batman.

[eyeprops]

If we ever need another Stephen Colbert this guy will do.

[chesterlane]

Michael Keaton was Batman in the 1980's and the 1990's and he is in his 70's and he wants to play batman again

[rickytoddbotelho]

The man, the icon, the myth. The Mike 😝👍

[Survivor-ngte]

Wow he had the real Batman at his birthday party!

[jasonsgandurra]

I'd like to see another Batman movie with Michael Keaton and all of the Villains in one movie and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.

[ericmatthews]

If Keaton comes back as Batman Tim Burton must come back as director, because that's the only way you'll get that dark Gothic feel of the original series, and I would like to see Burton and Keaton team up to do a solo Batman movie with him going up against the scarecrow.

[viggianoj]

Good, now lets get Jack Nicholson back as the Joker!