Keanu Reeves steps into the shoes of FlashpointBatmanin an impressive fan art that depicts what the actor could look like as this version of the character, opposite Robert Pattinson’s Batman. In the comic by Geoff Johns and the animated adaptation by Jay Oliva,Flashpoint Paradoxshowcases an alternate reality where Bruce Wayne died and his parents lived.
InFlashpoint, Thomas Wayne becomes a ruthlessBatmanwith guns and Martha Wayne becomes the Joker.The Flashwill depict its version ofFlashpoint, but instead of featuring Thomas Wayne’s Batman Michael Keaton returns to the role. Zack Snyder also had plans for his version ofFlashpointthat did not come to fruition, following hisJustice Leaguesaga, which would have depicted Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Thomas Wayne Batman set up inBatman v Superman. Despite these iterations, Matt ReevesBatmanuniverse fanart imagines Keanu Reeves as Thomas Wayne Batman.
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M.design34shared their impressive fan art on Instagram of Keanu Reeves as Flashpoint Batman. Even though only the bottom half of the actor’s face is showing, it is easy to tell that it is Reeves thanks to the particular style of beard and facial expression. The suit looks to be a modified rendition of Pattinson’s Batsuit, and the post says, “The Batman-verse.” Keanu Reeves' ruffled and stoic performance fromJohn Wickis used as an inspiration to envision what Thomas Wayne would be like as Flashpoint Batman in the ReevesBatmanuniverse, especially since this version of the character fights with guns similarly. It is also quite fitting sinceReeves has always wanted to play Batman, and this version would allow him to do so in a one-off that depicts an older version of the character, which utilizes his gun and close-quarter combat training fromJohn Wick.
There has been no announcement of whom the DCU Batman will be, but it is suspected to be someone who will also voice the character in animated projects.Reeves voiced Batman inDC League of Super-Pets, and his admiration for the character is well known, so hopefully, Warner Bros. Discovery thinks of him if an opportunity arises to don the cape and cowl.SupernaturalandThe Boysactor Jensen Ackles is the current voice for Batman and has also expressed interest in wanting to play Batman. At this point, it is anyone’s guess who the next Batman could be, as it may also be neither of these choices.
It was reported thatReeves’Constantinesequel was in development. However, after meeting with DC Studios CEO James Gunn and Peter Safran, Reeves expressed thatConstantine 2is being “re-evaluated” but is still hopeful that it will happen. This is why the DC Elseworlds label exists, which creates room for theConstantinesequel and a possible Batman adaptation starring Reeves outside the DCU.
Flashpoint Paradoxis available to stream on HBO Max.
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