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Topics: Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Oscars, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film and TV
Niamh Shackleton
Topics: Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Oscars, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film and TV
Michael Keaton is ready to take on Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito.
Keaton starred as DC comics' anti-hero in 1989's Batman and Batman Returns three years later.
He and DeVito went head-to-head in Batman Returns, where DeVito starred as his nemesis, Oswald Cobblepot (AKA the Penguin).
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Elsewhere, Schwarzenegger played Mr. Freeze in Batman and Robin and, while it was George Clooney's Batman that he went up against, Schwarzenegger still called out Keaton at last weekend's Oscars.
The Twins co-stars hosted the award for Best Visual Effects - but not before smack talking Batman.
Speaking on Sunday night (March 10), DeVito began: "Arnold and I are presenting together for a very obvious reason... We both tried to kill Batman."
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Recalling how both their respective characters were killed by Batman, Schwarzenegger went on to ask: "Where is he, that son of a b***h?"
DeVito then pointed out Keaton in the audience.
"You have a lot of nerve to show your face here," The Terminator star shouted at him.
"We're gonna see you after the governor's ball," added DeVito.
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Keaton kept a straight face throughout the hilarious skit and simply made a 'come and get it' gesture to the pair.
And it's safe to say that the segment was a hit with audiences both at the Dolby Theatre and watching at home.
However, Keaton has since spoken out about it and seems confident he could take both Schwarzenegger and DeVito on.
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Discussing the matter on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the veteran actor said: "Danny is the one I’d worry about ’cause he’s sneaky. He’d creep up behind you, and he has the height advantage because he’s so [small].
"You don’t know where he is. He’s always sneaking around."
Speaking about Schwarzenegger, Keaton added: "The other guy I would just put away. He’s too slow."
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Referring to his infamous 'I'll be back' line, the former Batman actor also quipped: "You'll be back when I tell you to come back."
People have since gone wild for Keaton's hilarious response on social media.
One person said: "LMAO, gotta love smack talking Keaton!"
A second added: "I believe him [laughing face emoji]."
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"I would love to see Michael Keaton take on Arnie in a real street fight. That would be epic," a third went on.
"Major burn for both villains lol," said a different person.
Others labeled the comeback as 'the perfect response' to DeVito and Schwarzenegger's jibes - and I'm sure many people agree.