Michael Keaton back in negotiations for new 'Spider-Man' movie

Actor Michael Keaton is back in talks to play the villain in the new Spider-Man movie. The 'Birdman' star originally entered into negotiations to appear in '

Spider-Man: Homecoming

' last month but reportedly dropped out due to salary issues, reported Deadline.

Michael Keaton to play villain in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'?

According to reports, a disagreement arose after

Robert Downey Jr

. Joined the cast to reprise his role as Iron Man and bosses at the studio reportedly suggested they would not be able to accommodate both actors' salary requests.

If Keaton signs on to the film, he will join Tom Holland, who will play the titular superhero in the movie, Marisa Tomei, who will portray

Aunt May

, and Zendaya, whose role is being kept under wraps. 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' is slated to hit cinemas in July, 2017.