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Michael Keaton’s Take on ‘Batgirl’ Axing: Why Hollywood’s Favorite Batman Isn’t Bothered

Despite the cancellation of "Batgirl," Michael Keaton remains unfazed, focusing on the business side of Hollywood.   Michael Keaton, renowned for his iconic portrayal of Batman in Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" and 1992's "Batman Returns," recently shed light on his reaction to the shelving of Warner Bros.' "Batgirl." The actor, who reprised his role as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the now-canceled film, revealed to GQ that the film's axing didn’t faze him in the least. “No, I didn’t care one way or another. Big, fun, nice check,” Keaton said when asked if he was disappointed. His nonchalance, accompanied by the universal gesture for money, highlights his pragmatic approach to the industry—a business first mentality. The Cancellation That Shocked Hollywood The decision to scrap "Batgirl" sent shockwaves through the industry in August 2022. The $90 million-budgeted film was already completed and had gone through post-production when...