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- Batman will receive the 2,790th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking the first time a superhero has been honored in this way.
- The star will be dedicated on September 26, with DC President Jim Lee confirmed to attend the ceremony.
- Batman’s star will be placed next to those of Adam West, who portrayed Batman on television, and Bob Kane, co-creator of the character.
- Michael Keaton, who played Batman in the 1989 film, is the only actor among those who have portrayed the character to have his own Walk of Fame star.
Batman, the iconic superhero from DC Comics, is set to become the first superhero to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement was made by the organization responsible for the Walk of Fame, confirming that Batman will be awarded the 2,790th star on September 26. While it remains uncertain if Batman himself will make an appearance, DC President and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee is confirmed to attend the event.
“Fans from around the world will be thrilled to know that Batman will have his star dedicated next to the stars of television’s Batman Adam West and the co-creator of Batman Bob Kane,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This honor underscores Batman’s significant impact on popular culture since his debut in DC Comics.
Batman has achieved global recognition through various media, including television and numerous films. Michael Keaton notably portrayed Batman in the 1989 film Batman and its sequel Batman Returns in 1992, which are credited with setting a new standard for superhero movies. Other actors who have donned the cape include Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and most recently Robert Pattinson in the 2022 film The Batman, which is slated for a sequel. A new portrayal is also anticipated in The Brave and the Bold, part of DC Studios’ revamped DC Universe franchise.
Among all actors who have portrayed Batman, Michael Keaton is currently the only one with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This new accolade for Batman highlights his enduring legacy and influence across generations of fans worldwide.
News Source: IGN
