“Yeah please”: After Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer Wanted James Gunn To Bring Back Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones for a DCU-Batman Forever Reunion

"Yeah please": After Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer Asked James Gunn To Bring Back Jim Carrey, Tommy Lee Jones for a DCU-Batman Forever Reunion
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Fans of the Batman franchise are buzzing with excitement after Val Kilmer expressed his desire to return to the role of Bruce Wayne in a possible DC Universe reunion. The 62-year-old actor, known for portraying the Caped Crusader in the 1995 film Batman Forever, recently confirmed in an interview with IGN’s Jim Vejvoda that he is ready to don the black cape again.

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Val Kilmer’s enthusiasm has sparked a flurry of speculation among fans of the iconic superhero, who are eager to see him back on the big screen alongside other Batman legends such as Michael Keaton, who recently reprised his role in the upcoming film The Flash.

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Val Kilmer

Kilmer’s interview with Vejvoda was conducted over email, as the actor lost his voice to throat cancer after a tracheotomy in 2014. Val Kilmer’s appearance in Top Gun: Maverick, which surpassed $1 billion at the box office worldwide, was aided by British AI company Sonantic, which created a model of his voice.

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In the interview, Vejvoda specifically asks about Val Kilmer’s interest in playing Batman/Bruce Wayne again. To this, the actor responds, “Yea please.”

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Multiple former Batman actors getting together for a reunion is not an entirely original idea in the DC Universe. This has been a topic of fan debate for a long time. Many fans, however, have taken to social media to express their excitement and anticipation over the prospect of a reunion after hearing Val Kilmer’s recent comments, which have revived the conversation.

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Fans have even started speculating how a DC Universe reunion could work. One popular theory suggests the movie will investigate the idea of a multiverse, in which different actors play alternate realities of the same character.

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Batman Forever
Batman Forever

The CW’s Arrowverse, which features alternate realities for DC Comics characters, explores this idea in depth. Some have proposed reuniting the cast by having them all appear in a Batman movie or miniseries.

This would provide fans with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see their favorite actors interact on screen, making for a truly unforgettable experience. No matter how a potential reunion would be organized, one thing is certain: fans are extremely enthusiastic about the possibility. Due to Val Kilmer’s comments regarding the iconic Batman franchise, fans are eager to see their favorite actors reprise their roles.

Val Kilmer as Batman
Val Kilmer as Batman

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Nothing is set in stone now, and many factors must be considered before a reunion can be realized. However, the fact that Val Kilmer has expressed a desire to reprise the role indicates that anything is possible. In the interim, fans can anticipate the upcoming release of The Flash, in which Michael Keaton will reprise his role as Batman.

Numerous fans eagerly await the film’s release, which is already generating considerable buzz. The desire of Val Kilmer to reprise his role as Batman has reignited the franchise’s fans’ enthusiasm. Uncertainty surrounds the possibility of a reunion, but fans can rest assured that the idea is being considered seriously by those involved with the DC Universe.

Source: Twitter

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