What you won’t get to see on big screen

Take a look at these on-set photos from DC Comics’ “Batgirl” — because they’re the only look we’re going to get at the “shelved” film.

Images taken during the production of the Warner Bros. movie in February in Glasgow, Scotland, feature its star, Leslie Grace, as well as Oscar winner J.K. Simmons and “The Mummy” actor Brendan Fraser, plus their stunt doubles.

Michael Keaton, who was set to reprise his 1992 role as Batman, wasn’t pictured on set, but a stunt double in his classic 1990s Batsuit was. However, photographers caught Keaton arriving in Glasgow during filming.

Simmons also stuns in stills as Gotham City Police Commissioner Jim Gordon. Dressed in a beige trenchcoat and striped tie, the actor points a gun at an unlucky stand-in for Keaton in the middle of the road.

And then there’s Batgirl herself, “In the Heights” alum Grace. In a blue leather Batsuit accented with a gold Batgirl symbol and shoes, her body double’s ginger hair pops as she skirts around town on a motorcycle. In another shot, the stuntwoman clutches crew members as she climbs the stairs of a building.

Michael Keaton’s Batman body double shares a scene with J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Jim Gordon during the filming of “Batgirl” in Glasgow.
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J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Jim Gordon pictured filming "Batgirl."
J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon in “Batgirl.”
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Stunt double Firefly was seen on the Batgirl set for a late night car chase shoot.
The stunt double for Firefly — portrayed by actor Brendan Fraser — was seen on the “Batgirl” set during a late-night shoot involving a car chase.
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Brendan Fraser was set to play Firefly in "Batgirl."
Brendan Fraser was set to play Firefly in “Batgirl.”
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Meanwhile, Fraser’s double was pictured in his villainous Firefly costume, donning a black gas mask with an ominous tank — fuel for the villain’s flamethrowers — strapped to his back.

Fraser himself was spotted walking out of a burning pharmacy clutching a bottle of pills.

The 53-year-old actor’s “Batgirl” role is part of his return to acting, as he stepped away from the business in recent years due to depression.

In 2018, he candidly shared that a former Hollywood Foreign Press Association president allegedly groped him in 2003.

Fraser is already a member of DC’s ever-growing family with his role as Cliff “Robotman” Steele in the HBO Max series “Doom Patrol.”

Brendan Fraser is seen filming on the streets of Glasgow City Centre, which is doubling up as Gotham City. He is walking out of a burning pharmacy clutching a bottle of pills.
Brendan Fraser is seen filming on the streets of Glasgow City Centre, which is doubling as Gotham City Hall. He is walking out of a burning pharmacy, clutching a bottle of pills.
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Another shot of Fraser.
Brendan Fraser landed a key role in “Batgirl.”
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The 53-year-old walks through smoke.
The 53-year-old Fraser walks through a smoke-filled scene.
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Michael Keaton's Batman body double with J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon filming Batgirl in Glasgow.
Michael Keaton’s Batman body double shares a scene with J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon during the filming of “Batgirl.”
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Other on-set photos include a yellow Gotham taxi cab, as well as fiery explosions — on top of both a fire truck and a burning building.

Before “Batgirl” was scrapped altogether, it was supposed to head straight to HBO Max. The Puck newsletter reported in April that WB’s then-chair Toby Emmerich was considering a theatrical run for the film too. 

But Emmerich stepped down in June to form his own production company — not long after Warner Bros. merged with Discovery and David Zaslav became the CEO of the new entity. He replaced Emmerich with MGM’s Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy. 

Keaton was spotted by paparazzi in Glasgow.
Keaton’s stunt double was spotted in action on the Glasgow set.
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Leslie Grace's stunt women in Batgirl costume filming action scenes for the new 'Batgirl' film taking place in Glasgow's City Centre.
Leslie Grace’s stuntwoman dons the Batgirl costume while filming action scenes.
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Leslie Grace and Brendan Frasers stunt doubles were spotted on a late night bike chase shoot.
Leslie Grace’s stunt double was spotted on Batgirl’s motorcycle during a chase scene.
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Filming of 'Batgirl' in Glasgow, Scotland, as Glasgow is a stand in for Gotham city.
The filming of “Batgirl” took place in Glasgow, Scotland.
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Batgirl Filming In Glasgow, Scotland
“Batgirl” films in Glasgow, Scotland.
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On Set filming Batgirl in Glasgow, Scotland
A Gotham taxi cab was also pictured on set.
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A "Batgirl" crew member washes off a prop taxi.
A “Batgirl” crew member washes off a prop taxi.
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On Set filming Batgirl in Glasgow, Scotland
A poster on the set of “Batgirl.”
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Fans figured something was amiss with the movie when it wasn’t mentioned at all at DC’s San Diego Comic-Con panel last month. The much publicized event, after all, is designed to boost exposure for forthcoming projects just like this one.

When the project was officially deemed over with, a top Hollywood source told The Post that the reportedly $70 million movie — which insiders suggested actually topped $100 million — was not screen-testing very well with audiences.

DC decided to cut its losses for the sake of the brand’s future, the source said.

A fire truck catches fire on set of "Batgirl."
A fire truck catches fire on the set of “Batgirl.”
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A building catches fire on the set of "Batgirl."
Flames explode from a building on the set of “Batgirl.”
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Fire fighters stand on top of a truck on set.
Firefighters work on top of a truck on set.
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Actress Leslie Grace runs from a building set on fire by Brendan Fraser's character, Firefly.
“Batgirl” star Leslie Grace runs from a building set on fire by Brendan Fraser’s character, Firefly.
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Leslie Grace and Ethan Kai, who play an on-screen couple, were seen smiling and laughing in between takes
Leslie Grace and Ethan Kai, who play an on-screen couple, were seen smiling and laughing in between takes.
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Rebecca Front and  Leslie Grace are in sunny Glasgow at the City Chambers, which usually doubles as Whitehall in many films.
Rebecca Front (right) and Leslie Grace are in sunny Glasgow at the City Chambers municipal building.
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Extras wearing Gotham City Police Department uniforms.
Extras don Gotham City Police Department uniforms.
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The fictional couple share a kiss on the cheek.
Leslie Grace and Ethan Kai share a kiss on set.
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Simmons and the young Barbara Gordon were seen during the aftermath of an Explosion scene, outside the Gordon Family Home.
Simmons is seen during the aftermath of an explosion scene outside of the Gordon family home.
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Extras were also seen for the night shoot.
Extras were plentiful for this night shoot.
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More candid shots show the actors in street clothes, shooting less intense scenes for the movie. In one, an extra wearing a City of Gotham Police Department uniform flashed a peace sign at nearby paparazzi.

The epic film would’ve been Keaton’s first return to the Batman character in over 30 years, and this could be Keaton’s second strike with DC Comics’ films. He is also supposed to star as Batman alongside troubled actor Ezra Miller — who uses they/them pronouns — in “The Flash,” a movie that has been shelved until June 2023 due to their bizarre behavior and allegations of grooming allegations against them.

“The Flash” would include not only Keaton but also Ben Affleck as his “Justice League” version of the superhero.

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