A Geeky Viewpoint

Michael Keaton at the Birdman

So it seems that Michael Keaton only momentarily pulled his name out of the contention for the Vulture.

Several reports today suggest that Michael Keaton is in final negotiations to play the principal villain in next year's Spiderman: Homecoming.   Just under a month ago Michael Keaton and his representatives withdrew his name from consideration for the part principally over concerns on Money.   With Robert Downey Jr. also in negotiations Michael Keaton and his representatives believed it was impossible to bring both major contracts under the fold; however we have learned that creative finances have allowed the Sony / Marvel Studios film to get Robert Downey Jr. contract completed and make a reasonable offer to Michael Keaton.


The Vulture

Additional sources are suggesting The Tinkerer will be involved in the film.   While an actor has not be named according to sources the Tinkerer will be a business associate of the Vulture, who builds the Vulture's suit from stolen Chitari technology.

Tom Holland, Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr, Zendaya, and Tony Revolori are all ready under contract for the Jon Watts film set to be released July 7, 2017.