In recent news, actor Michael Keaton has expressed his indifference towards Warner Bros.' decision to cancel the stand-alone "Batgirl" movie as a cost-cutting measure. Keaton, who has portrayed Bruce Wayne/Batman in various films, including the upcoming "The Flash," stated in an interview with GQ that he was not bothered by the cancellation and was simply grateful for the opportunity and paycheck.
The "Batgirl" movie, which was supposed to be a star-making vehicle for Leslie Grace, was scrapped despite completing principal photography and being in the post-production stage. The decision to cancel the film was reportedly due to budget concerns and a shift in focus towards "blockbuster scale" films by Warner Bros. Discovery, the company resulting from the merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia.
While Keaton expressed his support for the directing duo behind the film, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, Grace, who was cast as Batgirl, expressed her pride in the work that was created. Although producer Peter Safran stated that the film was "not releasable," Grace believed that there was potential for a good film and hoped that clips of it would be shared in the future.
Overall, the cancellation of the "Batgirl" movie has sparked discussions about the challenges and decisions faced in the movie industry. While some view the cancellation as a necessary business move, others, like Grace, see the potential that was present in the film. As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, it remains to be seen what the future holds for projects like "Batgirl" and the talented individuals involved in its production.