Former Batman actor Michael Keaton, 64, is in 'negotiations' to play the villain opposite Tom Holland and Zendaya in Spider-Man: Homecoming

By Heidi Parker For Dailymail.com

Published: 22:41, 20 May 2016 | Updated: 01:24, 21 May 2016

He played Batman in the 1980s.

Now it looks as if veteran actor Michael Keaton, 64, is dipping his toe into the world of Spider-Man, according to a Friday report from The Hollywood Reporter.

The star was in talks to join the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming in April, reported Variety, but it didn't work out. Now the producers are knocking on Keaton's door again.

Just do it! It looks as if veteran actor Michael Keaton, 64, is dipping his toe into the world of Spider-Man, according to a Friday report from The Hollywood Reporter; here he is seen in February

Just do it! It looks as if veteran actor Michael Keaton, 64, is dipping his toe into the world of Spider-Man, according to a Friday report from The Hollywood Reporter; here he is seen in February

He likes super films: The 64-year-old actor has already played Batman

He likes super films: The 64-year-old actor has already played Batman

The actor would reportedly would play the villain opposite Tom Hollander, who has been cast as Peter Parker/Spidey.

Tom already made his debut as Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War, which passed $1 billion at the global box office.

Filming is scheduled to begin in June.

The others: Tom Holland (left) will play Spidey while Zendaya (right) is the female lead
The others: Tom Holland (left) will play Spidey while Zendaya (right) is the female lead

The others: Tom Holland (left) will play Spidey while Zendaya (right) is the female lead

Robert Downey Jr. will appear as Tony Stark/Iron Man. 

Marisa Tomei will play Aunt May, while Zendaya, 19, is the female lead. Tony Revolori and Laura Harrier have also signed on.

Jon Watts is directing.

She's got the acting chops for it: Marisa Tomei, seen here in April,  will play Aunt May

She's got the acting chops for it: Marisa Tomei, seen here in April,  will play Aunt May

Homecoming is Sony’s reboot of its Spider-Man franchise.

The studio has partnered with Marvel to produce. Amy Pascal and Marvel’s Kevin Feige are producing the project.

Marvel and Sony are keeping plot and character details secret.

The one in red: Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man will also be in the Spider-Man reboot; here he is seen in Captain America: Civil War

The one in red: Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man will also be in the Spider-Man reboot; here he is seen in Captain America: Civil War

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