50 Fascinating Facts About Tim Burton's Batman

🎥Warner Brothers used Robin Williams as bait to secure Jack Nicholson for the role of the Joker.

🦇The film was shot in just 3 months, an impressively fast production time for a movie of this scale.

💰Jack Nicholson earned $60 million for playing the Joker, thanks to a back-end participation deal.

🔦Audiences complained that the theatrical release was too dark, leading Warner Brothers to adjust the color timing for the home video release.

🎵Prince's music was included in the film, thanks to producer John Peters' suggestion.

Who was the first choice to play Batman?

—Mel Gibson was initially considered for the role, but had to decline due to scheduling conflicts.

How long did it take to shoot the film?

—Principal photography for Batman took 3 months to complete.

How much did Jack Nicholson earn for playing the Joker?

—Jack Nicholson made $60 million from his role as the Joker, thanks to a back-end participation deal.

Why did Warner Brothers adjust the color timing for the home video release?

—Audiences complained that the theatrical release was too dark, so the color timing was adjusted to improve visibility.

Why was Prince's music included in the film?

—Producer John Peters suggested including Prince's music in the film, which added an unique element to the soundtrack.

00:00Introduction and collaboration with Jules Gild to present 50 facts about Tim Burton's Batman.

02:56Warner Brothers used Robin Williams as bait to secure Jack Nicholson for the role of the Joker.

07:12Principal photography for Batman took 3 months to complete.

08:21Jack Nicholson earned $60 million for playing the Joker, thanks to a back-end participation deal.

10:23Audiences complained that the theatrical release was too dark, leading Warner Brothers to adjust the color timing for the home video release.

10:55Prince's music was included in the film, thanks to producer John Peters' suggestion.