The Lost Batman Film: What If Tim Burton Directed Batman Forever?

TLDRIf Tim Burton had directed Batman Forever, the film would have picked up right where Batman Returns left off. The visual style would have been consistent with the first two films, and the story would have explored Bruce Wayne's origin and trauma. The main villains would have been the Riddler, played by Robin Williams, and Catwoman, played by Michelle Pfeiffer. The film would have been darker and more character-driven, deviating from Joel Schumacher's campy approach in the final version.

Key insights

🦇Tim Burton was initially attached to direct Batman 3 before Joel Schumacher took over.

🎥The film would have explored Bruce Wayne's origin and shown flashbacks of his journey to becoming Batman.

💔Robin Williams was cast as the Riddler, but his role was recast with Jim Carrey when Michael Keaton left the project.

😺Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman would have had a significant role, potentially leading to a spin-off film.

🌆Gotham City would have maintained the dark and brooding visual style of the previous films, without Joel Schumacher's whimsical touch.

Q&A

Would Tim Burton's version of Batman Forever have been darker than the Joel Schumacher version?

—Yes, Tim Burton's version would have been darker and more character-driven, deviating from Joel Schumacher's campy approach.

Who was cast as the Riddler in Tim Burton's version of Batman Forever?

—Robin Williams was initially cast as the Riddler, but the role was later recast with Jim Carrey.

Would Michelle Pfeiffer have reprised her role as Catwoman in Tim Burton's version of Batman Forever?

—Yes, Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman would have had a significant role in Tim Burton's version, potentially leading to a spin-off film.

What would have been different about the visual style of Tim Burton's Batman Forever?

—The visual style would have been consistent with the first two films, maintaining the dark and brooding aesthetic of Gotham City.

Why did Tim Burton ultimately not direct Batman Forever?

—Tim Burton left the project due to creative differences with the studio, and Joel Schumacher took over as the director.

Timestamped Summary

00:03Tim Burton was initially attached to direct Batman 3 before Joel Schumacher took over.

00:16The film would have explored Bruce Wayne's origin and shown flashbacks of his journey to becoming Batman.

03:46Robin Williams was cast as the Riddler, but his role was recast with Jim Carrey when Michael Keaton left the project.

03:57Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman would have had a significant role, potentially leading to a spin-off film.

04:16Gotham City would have maintained the dark and brooding visual style of the previous films, without Joel Schumacher's whimsical touch.

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