New The Flash footage: Barry Allen asks Batman to come out of retirement
New footage from The Lightning has just been released and gives us an unexpected insight Michael Keatonis return as Batman. The new clip comes just two weeks ahead of the film’s much-anticipated theatrical release on June 16, 2023. The clip also gives us a glimpse Ezra Millers return as a superhero after over a year of controversy and legal wrangling.
The international new clip, released via Twitter by The Flash Film News, features a tête-à-tête between two versions of Miller’s Barry Allen, both from different timelines Keaton’s now-retired Bruce Wayne. Both Barrys try to recruit Bruce for their mission to save the world from Kryptonian villain General Zod (Michael Shannon). Bruce Wayne seems undeterred by their pleas, claiming his work is no longer necessary. “Things have changed,” says Keaton, “Gotham is now one of the safest cities in the world.” However, Prime Minister Barry insists he is needed and that Batman is the key strategist in the Justice League. However, Keaton’s Wayne relays Barry’s request.
The return of Keaton’s Batman
Keaton’s return as Batman is one of the most anticipated aspects of the upcoming film. The last time Keaton took on the role of crimefighter was in the 1992 film Batman returns. Keaton’s role as Bruce Wayne has long been one of the crime-fighting billionaire’s most underrated portrayals, but it was quickly overshadowed by the camp disaster George Clooneyis Batman and Christian Baleis now an icon Dark Knight Trilogy. However, Keaton’s role as Batman is in Tim Burton‘S Batman Movies have long been a favorite among fans of the franchise.
In DC’s latest series of superhero films Ben Affleck took on the role of Bruce Wayne, and Affleck will also star in the upcoming film. The Lightning will explore overlapping universes and different versions of our favorite DC characters. directs the new film Andy Pussetti and includes a screenplay by Christine Hodson. \
There was some uncertainty surrounding the film’s release after Warner Bros. Pictures canceled several major projects, including the much-anticipated one bat girl Project. Ezra Miller’s struggles with mental health and legal issues over the past year have further challenged the project. However, Warner Bros. Pictures has been persistent in keeping the project’s release on track, and it’s poised to take theaters by storm this summer.
The Lightning hits theaters on June 16th. Until then, however, you can check out the new clip from the film below.
