The Flash (2022)

[The Joker]

Leslie Grace has been cast as Batgirl. I'm posting this news here, since it has some bearing on Bat-Keaton's future and it's possible she might appear in The Flash.

https://deadline.com/2021/07/batgirl-leslie-grace-lands-role-in-warner-bros-dc-film-1234797608/

Representation matters, except when it comes to gingers.

I was called istophobe for pointing this out years ago. And as a redhead, I have skin (or hair anyway) in this game.

Yup. The Hollywood erasure of gingers is most definitely a thing (as the video Silver posted illustrates numerous examples). That's for sure.

As far as the other Batmen go from the 1995-1997 era, I was one of those that grew up wanting to believe that the Batman from 1989-1997 was the same Batman. Despite the role having three different actors. Kinda like James Bond of course, and this line of thinking carried over well into my adulthood, but over the past, I don't know, 5-8 or so years, I've slowly come around to the notion of Keaton's Batman indeed being separate from what later followed. Course, it's official nowadays, but I'm glad I slowly started to get more open to the idea over the years, as I might have had some slight mixed feelings. Mainly due to my long standing initial sentiment, but it's actually my preference now.

I kinda view the differences between, shall we say, Earth-89 and Earth-95, as somewhat akin to the differences between Pre-Crisis Earth-Two, and Post-Infinite Crisis Earth-2. Similar in many respects (such as history and individuals being very familiar), but with some noticeable differences as well. For instance, I'm cool with the murderer of the Wayne's on Earth-95 being Joe Chill, but if it's Jack Napier, just as it was on Earth-89, that's cool too. Which apparently was in the cards for real at one point back in the days of "Triumphant/Unchained" being planned with a possible Jack Nicholson Joker cameo discussed.

Like Miyagi said; "Different, but same."

With Val, I wonder if it's really a "hard no"? It's understandable if he actually came in and donned the suit, and just didn't like how he came across, but with CG these days, I have to believe that there's more than enough footage in being able to deep fake. Hell, why not put his son in the BatVal costume, who can also provide the voice (as Silver has suggested), and CG his father's face over his own? I kinda think Val would probably get a kick seeing his son playing him as Batman. Essentially briefly reprising his portrayal of Batman. Even if it's just a small scene, those of us who were there and remember, seeing BatVal and Chris O'Donnell again would be like bringing us back to the summer of 1995 right then and there.

[Gotham Knight]

Huge grain of salt. Rumors of Keaton's deal have surfaced again. It is being reiterated that, including Flash, Keaton has signed for 3 films. "Small scale Batgirl" movie and an as of yet unknown picture are next. The check is said to be fat.

More on the Schumacher thing. TDK is right. The Picture LTD social media post is unquestionably Batman and Robin. Also, it should be noted that the idea of Bat verse was teased in the not watched enough DC Fandom trailer. Schumacher literally got 2 universes out of the deal.

[eledoremassis02]

If Val Kilmer is out and (I am 100% sure) Clooney is a No. They could get the Onstar Batman. He would be 100% welcomed since he's not only more of a Schumacher Batman, but he drove the 89 Batmobile

[The Dark Knight]

If Val Kilmer is out and (I am 100% sure) Clooney is a No.

I go by gut feel and probability and try to avoid the trap of certainty. Clooney isn't my favorite Batman and in the past I've probably said I wish his casting didn't even happen. But I'm not against him coming back. He was a key player in the Schumacherverse, and if Val isn't available the next choice is obvious. I'm hoping there's a cameo of some kind because I'm wanting certain B&R merchandise released. An appearance of some kind in The Flash can help supercharge the past.

[Gotham Knight]

Batffleck in Glasgow.

[The Dark Knight]

What a welcome surprise. For the longest time I had the impression Ben would probably appear as civilian Bruce and that's about it. But these photos put that thinking to bed. The role could still be minimal, but we're getting more than expected. Perhaps we open the film with an action sequence in the pure DCEU before things change forever? In any case, that cycle is a beast. It resembles his Batmobile just fine. We've seen just about everything with Batfleck apart from a boat.

[Silver Nemesis]

That Batcycle looks awesome. It's got a James Cameron/Colonial Marine vibe that blends well with his armour.

This right here is our first hint of an actual comic villain appearing in the movie. I know it might just be an Easter egg in the background, but it would be really cool to see Batfleck go up against Maxie Zeus. He's a villain that's never appeared in live action before now, and the lightning motif would connect with the Flash. Maybe Flash and Batfleck team up to take Zeus down during the opening sequence.

[The Laughing Fish]

Mikey Sutton claimed that Batfleck would appear again in costume a few weeks ago, and shared this POTENTIAL SPOILER in the video below.

Hmmmm. Bullsh*t...or not?

[Travesty]

It looks a lot like a concept bike that someone did with a Dodge Viper engine many years ago.

[Gotham Knight]

Grain of salt scoop again.

The villain in this scoop is said to be...

...The Flash, or more specifically Earth-89 Flash (played by Miller) who is trying to kill all other Flashes and I'm also hearing that Batffleck may survive.