Michael Keaton joining cast of ‘Batgirl’
It looks like Michael Keaton will be donning his cape and cowl again.
>> PHOTOS: Michael Keaton through the years
The actor is expected to reprise his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman, the character he played in the 1989 film “Batman” and played again in 1992′s “Batman Returns,” Variety reported.
Keaton will star alongside Leslie Grace, who will play the lead role of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Warner Bros. declined to comment on Keaton’s casting, Variety reported. A representative for Keaton also declined to comment, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Keaton is also reprising his role as Batman in “The Flash,” which is expected to be released on Nov. 4, 2022. He will star with Ezra Miller, Entertainment Weekly reported.
“Batgirl” will be directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Other cast members include J.K. Simmons, who will reprise his role as Commissioner Gordon; and Brendan Fraser as the villainous Firefly, Variety reported.
“Batgirl” does not have an exact release date, but the film is scheduled to debut on HBO Max sometime in 2022, the website reported.
Here are some memorable photos of actor Michael Keaton through the years.
1983: Billy Williams (left), winner of best cinematography for "Gandhi," holds the Oscar statuette of co-winner Ronnie Taylor with presenter Michael Keaton on April 11, 1983, at the 55th annual Academy Awards.
1989: Michael Keaton on the set of the 1989 film "Batman."
1996: Rene Russo, right, one of the stars of the film "Ransom," is greeted by actor Michael Keaton at the world premiere of the film in the Westwood section of Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 1, 1996. The two actors worked together on the 1991 movie, "One Good Cop."
1997: Actor Michael Keaton at the APLA Benefit Gala on June 5, 1997, in Santa Monica, California.
1998: In this Jan. 29, 1998, file photo, Michael Keaton stars in "Desperate Measures," a Mandalay Entertainment Film.
2001: Actor Michael Keaton arrives at the Los Angeles Press Clubs’ 43rd annual Southern California Journalism Awards on June 9, 2001, at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, California.
2002: Actor Michael Keaton (left) and actress Helena Bonham Carter attend the screening of the HBO film "Live From Baghdad" at the City Cinema 1 on November 18, 2002, in New York City.
2003: Actor Michael Keaton attends the 2003 Presentation of the 18th annual American Cinematheque Award at the Beverly Hilton on November 14, 2003, in Beverly Hills, California.
2004: Actors Jeff Bridges (left) and Michael Keaton attend the Santa Barbara Internatioal Film Festival Summer Gala Benefit and World Premiere reception of "The Door in the Floor" on June 13, 2004, at Restaurant NU in Santa Barbara, California.
2005: Actors Michael Keaton, Lindsay Lohan, Matt Dillon and Justin Long pose as they arrive at the premiere of "Herbie: Fully Loaded" at the El Capitan Theatre on June 19, 2005, in Hollywood, California.
2006: Actor Michael Keaton throws the ceremonial first pitch during opening day between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 10, 2006, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
2007: Actors Michael Keaton (left) and Chris O’Donnell pose at the premiere screening of TNT’s "The Company" at the Majestic Crest Theater on July 16, 2007, in Los Angeles.
2008: Actor Michael Keaton attends the launch party for BritWeek held at the British Consul General’s Official Residence on April 24, 2008, in Los Angeles.
2009: Actor Michael Keaton attends a press conference for "The Merry Gentleman" at the Regency Hotel on April 20, 2009, in New York City.
2010: Actor Michael Keaton arrives at premiere of Walt Disney Pictures’ "Toy Story 3" held at El Capitan Theatre on June 13, 2010, in Hollywood, California.
2011: Actors Michael Keaton and Patricia Heaton arrives at BritWeek’s fundraising gala, at LA Live Downtown Los Angeles on April 28, 2011, in Los Angeles.
2013: Actors Amy Ryan and Michael Keaton attend the after party for HBO Films’ "Clear History" on July 31, 2013, in Hollywood, California.
2014: Actors Michael Keaton (left), winner of the Career Achievement award, and Geena Davis pose in the press room during the 18th annual Hollywood Film Awards at the Palladium on November 14, 2014, in Hollywood, California.
2015: Actor Michael Keaton attends the 87th annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 22, 2015, in Hollywood, California.
2016: Actor Michael Keaton attends his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony hosted by the Weinstein Co. on July 28, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
2017: Actor Michael Keaton attends the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 26, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California.
2018: Michael Keaton attends the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California.
2019: Michael Keaton attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019, in Beverly Hills, California.
2020: Michael Keaton (left) attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills, California.
2021: John Hoogenakker, Will Poulter, Michael Keaton and Peter Sarsgaard attend the Premiere of Hulu’s and 20th Television’s "Dopesick" at NeueHouse Los Angeles on November 15, 2021, in Hollywood, California.
