According to the actor-director, either Jimmy Kimmel or Oscars producer Molly McNearney contacted him about the bit before the awards show, and he thought it would be a fun idea.
On Sunday night, during an awards ceremony, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito went up on stage to present the award for the best visual effects. The award went to Godzilla: Minus One, a movie that was highly acclaimed for its stunning visual effects. Interestingly, the two actors weren’t reuniting as co-stars from the movie Twins, but as Batman villains. It turns out that Michael Keaton’s Dark Knight was present in the audience, which is why Schwarzenegger and DeVito decided to appear as characters from the Batman franchise. Schwarzenegger portrayed the character of Mr. Freeze in the movie Batman & Robin, which starred George Clooney as Batman. On the other hand, DeVito played the role of The Penguin in the movie Batman Returns. It was a delightful surprise for Batman fans, who were thrilled to see the two actors back in their iconic roles.
During an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Michael Keaton was asked about his seemingly menacing look towards the men onstage. Instead of taking the question seriously, Keaton responded with a joke, stating that he could take on both of their villains any time. He even made a reference to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic line from The Terminator, saying “You know what? You’ll be back when I tell you to come back.” The actor also revealed that if he had to choose between the two men as a villain, he would be more afraid of Danny DeVito than the former governor of California.
In an interview with the press, the director and star of Knox Goes Away shared some interesting insights about the actors in the movie. According to him, Danny is the one to watch out for because he’s quite sneaky and unpredictable. He has a tendency to creep up on people from behind, and since he’s smaller in stature, he has the height advantage that makes him even more difficult to spot. The director went on to say that Danny is always sneaking around and you never really know where he is. He’s like a ninja! On the other hand, the other actor in the movie is quite slow and not very agile, so the director would have no trouble taking him down if he had to. All in all, it seems like there’s some interesting dynamics at play between the actors in this movie!
During a conversation, Michael Keaton shared some interesting details about his experience at the Dolby Theatre on a particular night. He talked about being approached by a “great kid” who urged him it was time to take his seat for the bit. Keaton described how he had to run down and pass by famous people like Ryan Gosling, feeling a mix of panic and excitement. And as he rushed towards his seat, he loved the thrill of not knowing if it would work out or not, and the added pressure of people wondering where he was going to sit. The kid who had urged him to hurry was sweating bullets, but everything just fell into place perfectly.
The Beetlejuice star also revealed an interesting fact about his wardrobe that night. He felt proud of himself for bringing an ascot to the Oscars, which he could use for a wardrobe change. He explained that he wanted to “Bruce Wayne it up a little bit” and add some sophistication to his look. With his unique sense of style and a memorable experience at the Oscars, Michael Keaton definitely had a night to remember.
