• News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

  • Movies
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Long Reads
  • Trending
  • Franchises
    • Marvel
    • DC
    • Star Wars
    • Star Trek
    • Transformers
    • G.I. Joe
    • The Lord of the Rings
    • James Bond
    • Alien
    • Predator
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    • Masters of the Universe
    • Doctor Who
    • Harry Potter

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.

. url=”.” . width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /]

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 Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket, suspense thriller Death Among the Pines, and horror franchise reboot Robert Returns. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

10 Horror Films Driven by Obsession

10 Great Val Kilmer Performances

10 Unconventional Christmas Movies (That Aren’t Die Hard)

The Craziest Takashi Miike Movies

10 Great 80s Sci-Fi Adventure Movies You Need To See

Bookended Brilliance: Directors with Great First and Last Films

Crocodile Dundee at 40: The Story Behind the Beloved Aussie Classic

Psycho at 65: The Story Behind Alfred Hitchcock’s Masterful Horror

Creepy Cabin Horror Movies You May Have Missed

The Bonkers Comedies of Andrew McCarthy

FEATURED POSTS:

Movie Review – Jackass: Best and Last (2026)

Movie Review – Lucky Strike (2026)

Movie Review – Couture (2025)

TV Review – The Bear Season 5

Movie Review – Supergirl (2026)

Movie Review – Little Brother (2026)

Army build the Battle of Geonosis with Hasbro’s latest Star Wars: The Vintage Collection action figure multipacks

The Omen at 50: The Story Behind the Crown Jewel of Religious Horror

Blunt Disclosure: Is Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day a Flop or a Hit at the Box Office?

Movie Review – Young Washington (2026)

FLICKERING MYTH FILMS

 

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Highlander at 40: The Story Behind the Cult Classic Fantasy Adventure

8 Recent Film Gems You Need to See

When Horror Got Smart: An Intellectual Turn in the 90s

The Essential Hirokazu Kore-eda Films

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Movies
  • Features and Long Reads
  • Trending
  • Franchises
    • Marvel
    • DC
    • Star Wars
    • Star Trek
    • Transformers
    • G.I. Joe
    • The Lord of the Rings
    • James Bond
    • Alien
    • Predator
    • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
    • Masters of the Universe
    • Doctor Who
    • Harry Potter
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About Flickering Myth
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth