The actor said he let down his longtime collaborator and “Batman” director in the 2019 Disney movie.
Michael Keatondefinitely does not think his performance inTim Burton’s live-actionDumboremake deserved a handful of peanuts as a reward.
I was clueless onDumbo.
Michael Keaton in ‘Dumbo’.Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
I sucked inDumbo."
“I dont even know what youre talking about,” Burton added.
“But whatever.”
Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to a representative for Burton for further comment.
Years later, Burton cast Keaton not as a hero, but as the villainous V.A.
Burton also reunited withBatman ReturnsactorDanny DeVitoforDumbo, with the beloved star playing a circus ringmaster in the project.
InBatman, [Keaton] plays the good guy.
Now inDumbo, I play the good guy, and he plays the bad guy.
InBatman Returns,we had operatic fun.
It was really great.
When [Burton] called and said he was going to do this, its a joyful thing.
I know Im going to be there.
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