Michael Keaton, against all odds and idea of fame, he is one of the most popular actors of the moment in Hollywood. The performer hadn’t been in a super production in years, but a couple of projects put him at the top of the industry. Currently awaiting the launch of Morbius, from Marvel and Sony, in which he will repeat the role of Adrian toomes / The vulture. However, not satisfied by that, it will also be in The Flash, where he will return, after 29 years, in the role of Bruce wayne / Batman.
With all this work going on, the celebrity is in the eye of the storm, being interviewed by all the major show hosts. In a recent chat with one of these, Jimmy Fallon, Keaton chatted with the presenter on various current affairs.
In the middle of the show, the artist had a handkerchief in his hands, something normal, without mystery. However, out of nowhere, like an ace up his sleeve, he came up with a surprising comment: “This is the handkerchief of Messi“, Referring to the one used by the Argentine footballer when he gave his farewell speech to the FC Barcelona.
“I bought it for $ 470, but it is autographed,” said the actor after Fallon showed a handkerchief implying that it was the same.
Thanks to @MichaelKeaton, Jimmy is the proud new owner of Lionel Messi’s used tissue 🤧 #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/ebxJbVMefH
– The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) August 19, 2021
It is not common that in Hollywood many comments are made related to football, since, although it is the beautiful game, it is not the favorite of movie stars. These professionals are usually seen in games of the NBA wave MLB.
Despite this, Michael Keaton showed his good sense of humor and, in what was obviously a joke, took advantage of a recognized moment of the present time.