Fans in MTV's site are asking Keaton to be cast as Batman in JLA !

[Nightwing1977]

Um, you do know that the current line on JL is that Batman and Supes are older, right?

Not in their 50ish thought.

Older don't mean you're in your 50ish thought. It could mean older than the rest of the team, but no more than 50ish. Maybe mid-30ish or very early 40ish is what they mean by Bat & Supes being older. And I don't care if Keaton still look good. He is still too old for Bat that isn't suppose to be 50ish for JLA. Pay attention to that next time.

 

[DocLathropBrown]

Not in their 50ish thought.

Older don't mean you're in your 50ish thought. It could mean older than the rest of the team, but no more than 50ish. Maybe mid-30ish or very early 40ish is what they mean by Bat & Supes being older. And I don't care if Keaton still look good. He is still too old for Bat that isn't suppose to be 50ish for JLA. Pay attention to that next time.

And you think you're slick because...?

The line was that Bats and Supes were in their late 40s/early 50s, genius. Read the news.

And obviously, if Keaton as casting were a fact, then that would mean they -gasp!- were going to portray a 50+ Batman! Shocking, I know. Maybe there's something to the crazy idea of casting Keaton!

Next time, think outside the box. Just because you don't think they'd do Bats and Supes that old doesn't mean you're right. You don't have a line on the minds of the WB execs.

And GoogleMe, shut the Hell up. You're a troll and you don't have the right to even get close to typing out my name. You're no friend of mine, espeically not considering the ignorance of your Burtonite-only signature.

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

What they're saying (in terms of Warner's decision in possibly casting Keaton) is that so many people are angry that Bale is not in JLA that the only way to shut them up is to bring back Keaton (to many the best Batman ever and one that never got to finish his trilogy...).

 

[DocLathropBrown]

What they're saying (in terms of Warner's decision in possibly casting Keaton) is that so many people are angry that Bale is not in JLA that the only way to shut them up is to bring back Keaton (to many the best Batman ever and one that never got to finish his trilogy...).

That is true, that would be a good way to get positive press for the film on the fanboy end.

 

[Cain]

Don't you guys think he is too damn old? I know many love Keaton, but be realistic here. He is too old. If it was 1989, then that would be fine. But not 17 yrs. later now. Keaton is in his middle 50s, so I don't want an old man being Bat again. JLA is not Batman Beyond & not even The Dark Knight Returns, so you may as well forget about Keaton ever returning. He will not play Bat again with knowing he is too old.

Dude you realize that this isn't a Batman movie right? it's not like most of the screen time will be focused on him hell we probably won't even see Bruce Wayne in the movie. So I don't see why not, he'll be in costume 90% of the time he is on screen as will the other team members. If could buy Roger Moore kicking ass in his 50's as James Bond I certainly could buy Keaton as Batman in a JL movie.

Also unlike the majority of fanboys on this site I have an open mind towards this project. I didn't flip when the young actors were auditioning and jumped to conclusions like 90% of superherohype readers cause I didn't know the circumstances of it. Turns out all those people were reading for 2 roles that make sense to be cast a little younger and most people felt like ***** when that was mentioned. Until a cast list is released I will not be ****ting on this film's approach to casting cause I have no idea what they're trying to go for fully as it hasn't even really been announced.

I know this much George Miller is a masterful director who's resume speaks for itself. Not only does he possess tremendous versatility which is quite the important component of a director but he always comes through with quality within the context of what he was trying to achieve with any of his projects. As a DC guy I couldn't be more happy with that choice for a director The Road Warrior is in my top 25 of all time and one of the most imaginative films ever made. We're very lucky to have a director of his caliber even attached to such a project.

 

[Cain]

That is true, that would be a good way to get positive press for the film on the fanboy end.

To tell you the truth they have nothing to prove to that demographic anyway. They're such a minority in terms of profitability for the studio and 90% of the time have no clue what they're talking about. The production should just do what they feel they must not try to please fanboys. Everytime a director has tried to please fanboys with a comic based flick we get an uneven or even disastorous result (I'm looking at you Daredevil and Spider-Man 3).

Forget striving for positive fanboy press negative fanboy press didn't stop Transformers (a movie which I loather BTW) from pleasing millions of people. At the end of the day that's all that matters that the majority was entertained by the product. Fanboys are way too selfish you don't want a JLA movie cool just don't even bother watching it and stop complaining if you don't care about it so much. There are some of us that look forward to finally watching an epic DC comics based film on screen.

 

[DocLathropBrown]

To tell you the truth they have nothing to prove to that demographic anyway. They're such a minority in terms of profitability for the studio and 90% of the time have no clue what they're talking about. The production should just do what they feel they must not try to please fanboys. Everytime a director has tried to please fanboys with a comic based flick we get an uneven or even disastorous result (I'm looking at you Daredevil and Spider-Man 3).

Forget striving for positive fanboy press negative fanboy press didn't stop Transformers (a movie which I loather BTW) from pleasing millions of people. At the end of the day that's all that matters that the majority was entertained by the product. Fanboys are way too selfish you don't want a JLA movie cool just don't even bother watching it and stop complaining if you don't care about it so much. There are some of us that look forward to finally watching an epic DC comics based film on screen.

Agreed, except about Daredevil and Spider-Man 3. I loved both. They had a few flaws, but I loved them. Same for Transformers.

And it's true that fanboys are next-to-nothing for a demographic, but still, I mean, with each general person's little inner-fanboy out there, the general populace may well be unattracted to an unfamiliar name in the role they like. Most people can draw the conclusion that they should have the current Batman in the JL movie, that it makes sense. Barring Bale, getting Keaton back would seem more authentic to most people than a new guy. He's proven already, y'know?

Getting actors that people already know in the roles will be a major koo in many ways. People are already familiar with them, it peakes interest. If the JL movie had Keaton and Dean Cain as Bats and Supes, respectively, I think a lot of people would be curious to see the two return to the roles.

For my money, I want John Shipp back as Barry Allen. He's too old, but damn it, why can't the Flash be older, too? Barring Allen, making him Jay Garrick in some other film would be class.

Theoretically, having the JL film be a showcase for the older DC actors would be pretty cool. I'd willingly accept two different film continuities just to see Keaton, Cain, Shipp and maybe even Lynda Carter back in their characters and together for the first time.

That all said though, that ain't what's going to happen, not in a million years. WB will go with youngsters and nobodies. But I, too, look forward to the film, Cain.

 

[bulletbillx]

I'd mark out for keaton even if they had to scrap the JLA movie and turn it into a kingdom come or DKR movie to cast him.

 

[Nightwing1977]

What they're saying (in terms of Warner's decision in possibly casting Keaton) is that so many people are angry that Bale is not in JLA that the only way to shut them up is to bring back Keaton (to many the best Batman ever and one that never got to finish his trilogy...).

Bringing Keaton won't shut me up. Many need to see that Bat was never in his 50ish when he was part of the JLA. Honestly, Keaton is too old that he shouldn't be Bat again. If he in his 30ish or early 40ish again, then I could accept it. But using a 50ish Batman is just too silly & amusing. It won't work. Keaton is smart enough to turn it down if he get the offer. I think many need to get over that he isn't Batman anymore. I like Keaton, but it time for us to move on. It's been 15 yrs. since he last play the role, so it silly to demand he return. Oh, comparing Moore to Keaton is weak. Moore isn't wearing a damn suit & doing stuff that Keaton would have to do as Batman.

And older still don't mean 50ish. Older mean he/she isn't younger than someone else.

 

[Batman_5]

To me its not that bad of an idea....I'd rather bring him back for that then see another crappy actor ruin it. I know he's old but hearing his name in the running would shut me up about them making the JLA movie even though it's stupid on WBs part to make this movie.

 

[DocLathropBrown]

Bringing Keaton won't shut me up. Many need to see that Bat was never in his 50ish when he was part of the JLA.

What are you not understanding? If they cast an old Batman that means they're changing the continuity. You do understand that films make their own universe, right? So if the film JL starts with a 50+ Batman, guess what: that means the movie universe's JL started with a 50+ Batman!

No offense, but your arguments seem to stem from a lack of understanding that they're casting to waht they want. It's like you're assuming they'll write Batman at 30 and cast a 50 year old. No. If they cast Keaton, it means the Batman in the film will be the same age.

Don't attack the casting, attack the script.

 

[GoogleMe94]

the thing that worries me more is keaton, actually. he may look at the script and thing its a POS. he did it with the last 2 bat films, so why not this crap? i mean, i doubt the script is gonna be any good at all, because a movie like that probably wont be very well written, i just sense it. so im actually more afraid of keaton just saying hell no then the studio not casting him. but i totally think they should, he deserves to get behind the cape and cowl one more.

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

but i totally think they should, he deserves to get behind the cape and cowl one more.

Hell yeah !

 

[Nightwing1977]

the thing that worries me more is keaton, actually. he may look at the script and thing its a POS. he did it with the last 2 bat films, so why not this crap? i mean, i doubt the script is gonna be any good at all, because a movie like that probably wont be very well written, i just sense it. so im actually more afraid of keaton just saying hell no then the studio not casting him. but i totally think they should, he deserves to get behind the cape and cowl one more.

Even if the script is good, Keaton won't play the role anymore. And since when did he look at the script for both Batman & Robin and Batman Begins?

And when did I attack Keaton, Doc? I'm not. I'm saying he is getting old & that wouldn't work with Batman being in JLA. If it was a Dark Knight Returns or Batman Beyond (before Bruce Wayne gave up being Batman for good), then I would be ok with Keaton in it. Batman is supposely in his 50ish in both of those 2, not JLA. Why don't people move on? Keaton hasn't done the role in 15 yrs., that there is no reason to play it anymore. And his age doesn't work for Batman in JLA. Batman was never in his 50ish when he started or at least join the JLA.

 

[DocLathropBrown]

And when did I attack Keaton, Doc? I'm not.

Never said you did. I said you're attacking the casting, ie; the idea of Keaton being cast.

I'm saying he is getting old & that wouldn't work with Batman being in JLA.

If they write it that way, than it would work. You don't seem to understand that. Believe it or not, if that's the way they want it, they can make it work, because they're in full-control of the film. You seem to think that Batman being older would go against the rest of the film. If they cast someone old to play Batman, than the film will accomodate it.

Batman is supposely in his 50ish in both of those 2, not JLA.

If they write JLA to have an old Batman, then it's a change, isn't it?

Why don't people move on? Keaton hasn't done the role in 15 yrs., that there is no reason to play it anymore.

Um.... aside from GoogleMe, we HAVE moved on. What the Hell's your problem? What you perceive as desperation is musing about the possiblity. We've gotten used to other actors as Batman since BR, we've obviously had to. So the idea that we seem to be stuck in the past is idiocy and a clear attempt to stereotype people you don't agree with.

We're talking about the rumors. That doesn't mean we need to "move on." Comprehend what you're reading.

And his age doesn't work for Batman in JLA. Batman was never in his 50ish when he started or at least join the JLA.

If they write it that way for the film, then guess what? That means he WAS 50ish for the film continuity! Why do you not understand this? It's not rocket science. You can understand it, I know you can.

Batman was never trained by Ra's Al Ghul. But BB does it. Obviously, it's a new, singular continuity unto itself. You don't show any comprehension of an adaptation changing things. It is done in every comic book film.

 

[dude stannis]

Also seeing as how rumor has it that Batman wont remove the cowl at all, you could put Keaton as Batman in his early 40's, easily.

 

[GoogleMe94]

Even if the script is good, Keaton won't play the role anymore. And since when did he look at the script for both Batman & Robin and Batman Begins?

i mean Forever and B&R, not begins.

 

[Cain]

And it's true that fanboys are next-to-nothing for a demographic, but still, I mean, with each general person's little inner-fanboy out there, the general populace may well be unattracted to an unfamiliar name in the role they like. Most people can draw the conclusion that they should have the current Batman in the JL movie, that it makes sense. Barring Bale, getting Keaton back would seem more authentic to most people than a new guy. He's proven already, y'know?

True I could see that point that was the case with the 2 Bond movies face off from the 80's. At the same time though my friends who found out about this movie through the NY Times article and don't even read comics didn't even blink when I told them Bale wouldn't be Batman in the movie. They just felt that the movie could be a great potential action flick and also asked me when TDK is dropping. So I think that if the product itself is good enough the general populace would be able to overlook such a thing. But I definitely see your point though also I would've also loved to see a JL movie with the cast of actors you named.

Many need to see that Bat was never in his 50ish when he was part of the JLA.

Kingdom Come says otherwise.

I think many need to get over that he isn't Batman anymore. I like Keaton, but it time for us to move on. It's been 15 yrs. since he last play the role, so it silly to demand he return.

I think those of us who have accepted every actor in the role since have more than moved on. Especially those of us like myself who wanted to see David Boreanaz or Christian Bale in the new Batman movie as far back as 1999 not....*gasps* Michael Keaton. That doesn't mean I can't get excited over such a rumor it doesn't mean I will slit my wrists if it didn't happen either.

Oh, comparing Moore to Keaton is weak. Moore isn't wearing a damn suit & doing stuff that Keaton would have to do as Batman.

Negative. Firstly the bat movie suits are no longer the 50 pound behemoths they were in Keaton's day (TDK suit is evidence towards this) so he won't be quite restricted if he returned. Secondly Moore did 4 James Bond movies after he turned 50 which feature some of the most physical stunts and action in the entire series. Thirdly in JLA comics Batman's role has always been detective/strategist.

He relies on brains and not on brawn he is not dependent on physicality like other team members (Ie: Supes and WW). Why couldn't Keaton be able to handle that? the most physical he'd have to get is the rumored fight against Superman and Hollywood has these guys called stuntmen who are usually hired for such tasks. You act like Keaton himself would have to fight crime in real life when that is not the case, this is a movie and there is such a thing as movie magic.

 

[Cain]

Also seeing as how rumor has it that Batman wont remove the cowl at all, you could put Keaton as Batman in his early 40's, easily.

That's what I'm saying this is the Justice League we probably won't ever see the civilian identity of our heroes cause that's not what JL is about.

 

[strikezone89]

keaton was the shiz

 

[Bruce_Wayne29]

Negative. Firstly the bat movie suits are no longer the 50 pound behemoths they were in Keaton's day (TDK suit is evidence towards this) so he won't be quite restricted if he returned. Secondly Moore did 4 James Bond movies after he turned 50 which feature some of the most physical stunts and action in the entire series. Thirdly in JLA comics Batman's role has always been detective/strategist.

He relies on brains and not on brawn he is not dependent on physicality like other team members (Ie: Supes and WW). Why couldn't Keaton be able to handle that? the most physical he'd have to get is the rumored fight against Superman and Hollywood has these guys called stuntmen who are usually hired for such tasks. You act like Keaton himself would have to fight crime in real life when that is not the case, this is a movie and there is such a thing as movie magic.

Great post. Thank You. I'm glad you get it.