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Michael Keaton in talks for villain role in Spider-Man: Homecoming

April 14, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Former Batman Michael Keaton could be set to swap the DC universe for Marvel, with Variety reporting that the actor is in talks to play the villain in Sony and Marvel’s upcoming reboot Spider-Man: Homecoming.

Details about the role are being kept under wraps, but a rumour surfaced earlier today suggesting that Homecoming could feature an appearance from Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. The Vulture.

SEE ALSO: Official logo for Spider-Man: Homecoming revealed

Should a deal be reached, Keaton would join a cast that includes Tom Holland (In the Heart of the Sea) as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Marisa Tomei (The Wrestler) as Aunt May and Zendaya (K.C. Undercover) as Michelle.

Spider-Man: Homecoming is being directed by Jon Watts (Cop Car) and is set for release on July 7th, 2017.

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Originally published April 14, 2016. Updated April 15, 2018.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Michael Keaton, Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Homecoming

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is a film, TV and digital content producer and writer who is the Editor-in-Chief of the pop culture website Flickering Myth and producer of the gothic horror feature 'The Baby in the Basket' and suspense thriller 'Death Among the Pines'.

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