Michael Keaton to return to role as Batman in The Flash

Warner Bros. has officially announced the start of filming for the movie "The Flash" about the eponymous DC Comics superhero performed by Ezra Miller, who has already appeared in "Justice League».

Special announcement from filmmaker Andy Muschietti on his Instagram: Here we go!!! THE FLASH Day 1. #TheFlashMoviepic.twitter.com/QjHnAJNHFB

- Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures) April 19, 2021

The movie will be based on the Flashpoint crossover series, which will feature an alternate timeline randomly created by Barry Allen, that is, Flash himself. In this thread, familiar DC heroes can appear in a completely different role. And one of them will be Batman, played by 69-year-old Michael Keaton. His appearance confirmed portal The Wrap.

Keaton first played Batman almost 30 years ago - in the film Tim Burton 1989 year. The film became a success among both fans and film critics. In 1992, a sequel called "Batman Returns" was released, which also received mostly positive reviews and was awarded two Oscar nominations.

The Flash may show several time frames, one of which will include a younger Batman played by Ben Affleck. About his possible return to this role earlier said Andres Muschetti is the director of The Flash.

By the way, Muschetti himself has a diology of "It" under his belt, both films of which received mixed reviews. His "Flash" is due out on November 3, 2022.