The Flash's George Clooney cameo is officially going nowhere as the actor has said he doesn't think there are "enough drugs in the world" to see him return as Batman.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Clooney made clear he won't be returning to as Bruce Wayne despite the upcoming cinematic universe reset and speculation on what his cameo in The Flash — suggested to be an in-universe explanation for the revamp — insinuated.
When asked if he would be up for a return as Batman, Clooney said plainly: "I do not think there’s enough drugs in the world for me to go back."
Before appearing in the closing scenes of 2023's The Flash, where he showed up as one of many, many cameos, Clooney last appeared as the Caped Crusader in 1997's Batman and Robin. Some fans theorised he would be returning proper soon though, in the new DCU's Batman film The Brave and the Bold.
Spurred on due to his appearance in The Flash, Clooney was also theorised to return as Batman given The Brave and the Bold's focus on an older Bruce Wayne, with the story more about his son Damien than his own crime fighting adventures. Clooney's participation seemed even likelier when The Flash director Andy Muschietti was confirmed to be directing the new film, suggesting his vision would move forward too.
That idea has been shot down though, leaving the role open again for someone brand new. Robert Pattinson's take from The Batman will be continuing too, but in a separate canonical universe to the DCU.
The new universe will otherwise kick off with animated series Creature Commandos in 2024 and the Superman: Legacy film in 2025.
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He'll talk about The Witcher all day.
