Michael Keaton on Batman’s Complexities
Michael Keaton is set to return as Batman in the upcoming film The Flash, and fans are excited to see his take on the iconic hero once again. In a recent interview with Empire, Keaton discussed his approach to the character and the complexities that make him such a compelling hero.
As one of the most famous heroes in the world and one of the most important pillars of DC, there have been several projects featuring Batman as the protagonist in new comics, series, movies, and video games. The character has been played by various actors over the years, each bringing their own interpretation to the role.
Keaton, who played Batman in Tim Burton’s Batman (72%), is considered by many to be the best actor to have portrayed the character. Despite initial resistance from the public, Burton’s film became a success and made Keaton a true movie star.
The Duality of Batman
One of the most interesting aspects of Batman is his contradiction and complexity. Bruce Wayne is a millionaire who can control all public and private aspects of Gotham with his money, but at night he disguises himself as a watchman to safeguard his home and arrest the worst criminals. Whether his work actually helps or harms the city more is something that is talked about a lot in the movies and even in theses dedicated to the subject.
Similarly, the whole thing about the two identities and about who is the real protagonist is constantly questioned by fans.
Keaton saw clearly the duality of Bruce Wayne and Batman, and described the hero as a depressed character with a controlled psychosis. He knew how to give the character a voice and how to change his attitude to make a clear difference between the two personalities. This led him to improvise the now famous line “Let’s get nuts!” that became so iconic that he appeared in the trailer for The Flash to remind us of the actor’s presence in this film.
The Importance of Michael Keaton’s Batman
Although Keaton may not have been the typical choice for the role, his interpretation has become an important part of the legacy of the character and helped pave the way for future actors to take on the role.
With the arrival of The Flash, fans are eager to see Keaton’s Batman once again. While there have been talks of a full return for the actor in the DCEU, it looks like this film may be the last time we see this version of the character.
As we continue to explore the complexities of Batman, it is clear that he will continue to be one of the most interesting and beloved heroes in the world.
