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Each actor who's performed Batman, ranked from worst to greatest

1. Michael Keaton (“Batman,” 1989; “Batman Returns,” 1992; “The Flash,” 2023)

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Michael Keaton in “Batman.”

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The casting of Keaton is certainly up there as one of many greatest gambles a studio has ever made. Identified greatest for his comedic work, Keaton confronted a near-universal fan backlash when introduced for the 1989 movie.

However Keaton proved everybody unsuitable, and together with director Tim Burton introduced legitimacy again to a franchise that was on life help by then. Taking part in the character as darkish and mysterious, but nonetheless able to a wry snort, Keaton paved the best way for a way Batman could be seen for the many years to come back.

And many years later he reprised his position for “The Flash,” as soon as extra proved he is the perfect Darkish Knight as he is a serious spotlight of the film.

Keaton is so assured in his efficiency within the position that he can say, “I am Batman.” And what? We predict he is proper.