Joel Schumacher replacing Tim Burton at the helm of the Batman franchise marked the beginning of the end for the Dark Knight’s original series of big screen adventures, with the Gothic trappings and tangible sense of atmosphere that defined the first two installments replaced by a pair of garish neon-and-nipple blockbusters designed to sell toys.

Michael Keaton knew what was coming, turning down a $15 million offer to return as Bruce Wayne in Schumacher’s Batman Forever, with Val Kilmer suiting up as his replacement instead. In an interview with In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast, the veteran star explained why he wasn’t interested in reprising the role for a third time once he found out the new direction the franchise was heading.

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By: Scott Campbell
Title: Michael Keaton explains why he turned down ‘Batman Forever’
Sourced From: wegotthiscovered.com/movies/michael-keaton-explains-why-he-turned-down-batman-forever/
Published Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:32:39 +0000

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