DC: Michael Keaton Could Be Done As Batman Again After Batgirl Cancellation

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The DC cinematic universe appears to be in yet another cloud of confusion after this month’s cancellation ofBatgirl, the spin-off film that had already finished filming and was deep into post-production. Now, it appears that film will never see the light of day, to the disappointment of the fans as well as the cast and crew.

This move doesn’t just impact one single film, though. Rather, Batgirl was a major title in the new and improved DCEU that has been in the works for years now. After the Snyder films proved to be too divisive for Warner Bros.’ liking, and a brief time when the universe was fractured entirely (no crossovers, cameos, or references inside completely isolated movies likeAquaman, to example), the new era is said to bring everyone back together with some new characters, like Batgirl, playing major roles. Ben Affleck was officially replaced by Michael Keaton, the actor who played Batman in the late 80s and early 90s, and the latter was set to appear inBatgirl. However, with that film’s cancellation, not only is the entire DCEU in a state of unknown, but so is Michael Keaton’s return as Batman.

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Keaton’s return inBatgirl was made possible by The Flash, the movie that is meant to usher in the new DCEU, if it ever comes to fruition. However, that movie has its own set of problems with lead Ezra Miller. Miller has had numerous run-ins with law enforcement and has a long list of allegations that include grooming, child abuse, child endangerment, and more. Recently, news was released that Warner Bros. are considering various possible options for The Flash, one of which is to cancel the film entirely because of the negative publicity brought by