There are a lot of films that are not recognized for the larger role they play tilling the industry such that new film movements and genres could take hold and sprout. Such is the opinion of Spider-Man: Homecoming alum Michael Keaton when it comes to Tim Burton and his work on the Keaton-led Batman.
Speaking with GQ, the actor was keen on pointing out how Tim Burton needs to be credited more for the current superhero landscape, given that the director’s work with Keaton on his trilogy of Batman films might be the reason why the MCU and DCU got a chance with mainstream audiences.
Michael Keaton believes that Tim Burton laid the groundwork for the superhero genre
Speaking with GQ, Michael Keaton was all praises for Tim Burton, who he is sure is the reason why superhero cinema stands where it does today. The genre of superhero fiction has expanded greatly since Micahel Keaton essayed the role of Batman. not only has the genre taken over cinemas around the world, but it has also managed to work its way onto the smaller screen, be it television or streaming. Regarding Burton’s contributions, Michael Keaton said:
Tim deserves enormous credit. He changed everything. I can’t necessarily say this, but there’s a strong possibility there is no Marvel Universe, there is no DC Universe, without Tim Burton. He was doubted and questioned.
According to Keaton, the kind of thought that Tim Burton put into his Batman trilogy, is the reason why cinemas had a renewed interest in superhero stories, allowing the MCU and the various DC universes in the states that they do.
Michael Keaton deserves his one last solo outing in a live-action Batman Beyond
Fans have been craving a live-action Batman Beyond film for quite some time now. While there are multiple actors that fans have fan cast for the role of Terry McGinnis, there is one actor that fans are sure they need in the film: Micahel Keaton as an older Bruce Wayne.
The Bruce Wayne of the Batman Beyond reality is a lot more seasoned, and while we have seen how an elder Bruce Wayne would function in The Flash, a more serious investment in the character would go a long way in restoring trust in the DCU.
A Batman Beyond film would also showcase an older Justice League, which further allows DC to bring back fan favorites as older versions of the characters that they have played. This would create a great Elseworlds film for James Gunn to help, despite how saturated DC’s verticals have become with Batman content.
