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Batman [1989] |
| Adam WestAdam West (the star of the TV series "Batman") wanted to play Batman, but Michael KeatonMichael Keaton was given the role after getting the nod from Bob KaneBob Kane, the creator of the original Batman comic strip. |
| Kim BasingerKim Basinger is only a few inches shorter than Michael KeatonMichael Keaton. To make Keaton appear taller, she wears flat heels or is in stocking feet in all the scenes in which they are standing next to each other. |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton worked out for two months to prepare for the role, and learned kickboxing from his stunt double, [?] David Lea. Keaton performed most of the fights himself, and one of the few scenes in which Lea stood in for him is during the fight in the alley with the swordsman. |
Batman Begins [2005] |
| Katie HolmesKatie Holmes has played alongside two actors who've portrayed Batman. Christian BaleChristian Bale in this film, and Michael KeatonMichael Keaton in First Daughter. |
Batman Forever [1995] |
| Tom HanksTom Hanks was the first choice to replace Michael KeatonMichael Keaton as Batman. |
Beetlejuice [1988] |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton spent only two weeks filming his part in the film. His character only appears in 17.5 minutes of the film's entire 92-minute running time. |
| This is Michael KeatonMichael Keaton's favorite film of his own. |
| The only cast member who would initially commit to the project was Geena DavisGeena Davis. Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, Winona RyderWinona Ryder, Catherine O'HaraCatherine O'Hara, and Sylvia SidneySylvia Sidney all said no at least once. Producer [?] David Geffen convinced Michael KeatonMichael Keaton's manager to convince Michael to meet with director Tim BurtonTim Burton. Once Michael said yes, Tim BurtonTim Burton personally called Sylvia SidneySylvia Sidney and begged her to do the movie, and he flew out to meet with Catherine O'HaraCatherine O'Hara to convince her as well. |
Ghostbusters [1984] |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton turned down both the roles of Dr. Peter Venkman and Dr. Egon Spengler. |
My Life [1993] |
| The book that Michael KeatonMichael Keaton reads to his son is Green Eggs and Ham by [?] Dr Seuss. |
The Nightmare Before Christmas [1993] |
| Jack makes his first lengthy appearance in Beetle Juice on top of Beetlejuice (Michael KeatonMichael Keaton)'s carousel hat towards the end when Beetlejuice rises out of the floor, after summoned by Lydia (Winona RyderWinona Ryder). Although this was Jack's longer appearance, he actually first appeared in Tim BurtonTim Burton's Vincent, in minute 4:45, even if it is a very brief appearance. |
Toy Story 3 [2010] |
| Ken's line, "Take him to the libary", after capturing Buzz was an intentional mispronunciation as an improvisation by Michael KeatonMichael Keaton. The director liked it so much he kept it in the film. |
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory [2005] |
| Steve MartinSteve Martin, Robin WilliamsRobin Williams, Christopher WalkenChristopher Walken, Nicolas CageNicolas Cage, Will SmithWill Smith, Brad PittBrad Pitt and Michael KeatonMichael Keaton were all considered for the role of Willy Wonka. Marilyn MansonMarilyn Manson also badly wanted the part. |
RoboCop [2014] |
| Hugh LaurieHugh Laurie was in talks to play the role of Raymond Sellars, but contract negotiations broke down between him and the film's producers. Clive OwenClive Owen was seriously considered as a replacement before Michael KeatonMichael Keaton was cast. |
[2015] |
| During the gala in the episode {Modern Espionage}, the gang uses code names based on the names of actors who have played Batman: Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, Christian BaleChristian Bale, Adam WestAdam West, Val KilmerVal Kilmer, George ClooneyGeorge Clooney and Voice of Diedrich BaderDiedrich Bader. The code they use to talk to the group at large is "Belfry", which is based on the phrase "bat in a belfry." |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice [2016] |
| Ben AffleckBen Affleck is seventeen months older than Christian BaleChristian Bale, marking the first time the actor taking on the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne is older than the actor who last played the role in a live action movie since the modern movie sequence started in 1989. In all other Batman roles since, the actor succeeding the role has been younger than the actor who previously played the character. Val KilmerVal Kilmer took the role from Michael KeatonMichael Keaton and he is eight years younger. George ClooneyGeorge Clooney, who is eighteen months younger, took the role from Kilmer. Bale is thirteen years younger than Clooney. The FIRST (and only OTHER) time this happened was in 1949, when Robert LoweryRobert Lowery took over the role from [?] Lewis Wilson, who played Batman in 1943. |
The LEGO Batman Movie [2017] |
| Batman's line in the beginning action scene, "You want to get nuts? Let's get nuts!" is a reference to the 1989 Batman movie where Michael KeatonMichael Keaton's Bruce Wayne says this line to the Joker. |
The LEGO Movie [2014] |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, Val KilmerVal Kilmer, George ClooneyGeorge Clooney, and Christian BaleChristian Bale at one point were considered to reprise the role of Batman. Emma StoneEmma Stone and Robert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr. were considered for the leading roles. Denzel WashingtonDenzel Washington was considered to voice Vitruvius. |
Kong: Skull Island [2017] |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton and J.K. SimmonsJ.K. Simmons were originally attached to the film, but both had to drop out, due to scheduling conflicts. John C. ReillyJohn C. Reilly took over Keaton's role, while Samuel L. JacksonSamuel L. Jackson replaced Simmons. |
Spider-Man: Homecoming [2017] |
| Gary OldmanGary Oldman was considered for the role of Vulture. The role went to Michael KeatonMichael Keaton. Both actors appeared as characters in different Batman franchises. James Gordon and Bruce Wayne/Batman, respectively. |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton said the only research he did for his role as the Vulture was talking with his friend's two daughters who knew the character from the comics. |
| Mark HamillMark Hamill wanted to play Vulture if Michael KeatonMichael Keaton turned the part down. |
Justice League [2017] |
| In one scene, Alfred (Jeremy IronsJeremy Irons) says to Bruce Wayne (Ben AffleckBen Affleck), "One misses the days when one's biggest concerns were exploding wind-up penguins." This is a reference to Batman Returns, where Batman (Michael KeatonMichael Keaton) goes up against Catwoman (Michelle PfeifferMichelle Pfeiffer) and the Penguin (Danny DeVitoDanny DeVito) who had an army of penguins wearing exploding rockets with a plot to destroy Gotham City. The composer of Justice League, Danny ElfmanDanny Elfman, also composed the original Batman & Batman Returns musical scores and he utilizes parts of them in this film. |
Ready Player One [2018] |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton was considered for J.D. Halliday. |
Incredibles 2 [2018] |
| Pixar's Bud LuckeyBud Luckey did not get to record any lines for Rick Dicker before passing away four months prior to the film's release, and he had been replaced by Jonathan BanksJonathan Banks (he was announced to be taking over the role a month before Luckey's death). This made Rick Dicker the second Pixar character to be voiced by both an actor and a studio member at Pixar. The first had been Chick Hicks, who was voiced by actor Michael KeatonMichael Keaton in Cars (2006) and Pixar's Bob PetersonBob Peterson in Cars 3 (2017). |
Mr. Mom [1983] |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton turned down Splash (1984) to do this movie. |
| First movie for Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, where he was top billed. |
| According to Jeffrey TamborJeffrey Tambor, the shot of Michael KeatonMichael Keaton knocking him out was done in one take. |
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part [2019] |
| During the "Gotham City Guys" song, references are made to every actor who has played Batman in live action movies since 1966: Christian BaleChristian Bale, Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, Ben AffleckBen Affleck, George ClooneyGeorge Clooney, Val KilmerVal Kilmer and Adam WestAdam West. |
Jumanji [1995] |
| Tom HanksTom Hanks, Dan AykroydDan Aykroyd, Chevy ChaseChevy Chase, Kevin CostnerKevin Costner, Sean ConnerySean Connery, Harrison FordHarrison Ford, Mel GibsonMel Gibson, Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, Bill PaxtonBill Paxton and Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzenegger were all considered for the role of Alan Parrish. Tom HanksTom Hanks' son Colin HanksColin Hanks appears in the sequel as an adult Alex Vreeke in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017). |
Shazam! [2019] |
| Alan AldaAlan Alda, F. Murray AbrahamF. Murray Abraham, Michael KeatonMichael Keaton and Tony ShalhoubTony Shalhoub were being considered to play the wizard Shazam. |
Dumbo [2019] |
| Bill HaderBill Hader, Chris PineChris Pine and Casey AffleckCasey Affleck were also considered for the role of the father, but passed on it before Colin FarrellColin Farrell was cast. In April 2017, Michael KeatonMichael Keaton joined the cast, rounding out the few prominent "adult" live-action roles. Tom HanksTom Hanks was reportedly in discussions for the role before Keaton was cast. |
| The film's cast includes one Oscar winner: Alan ArkinAlan Arkin and two Oscar nominees: Michael KeatonMichael Keaton and Danny DeVitoDanny DeVito. |
Hercules [1997] |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton and Jack NicholsonJack Nicholson who were both considered for the role of Hades had previously costarred in Tim BurtonTim Burton's Batman as Batman (Keaton) and Joker (Nicholson). Coincidentally, James WoodsJames Woods was also a candidate for the role of The Joker. Danny DeVitoDanny DeVito played the Penguin in Batman Returns. |
| James CoburnJames Coburn, Kelsey GrammerKelsey Grammer, Steve BuscemiSteve Buscemi, Jason LeeJason Lee, Phil HartmanPhil Hartman, Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, Michael IronsideMichael Ironside, Benjamin BrattBenjamin Bratt, Martin LandauMartin Landau, Ned BeattyNed Beatty, Terrence MannTerrence Mann, Christopher PlummerChristopher Plummer, Ron SilverRon Silver, Kevin SpaceyKevin Spacey, Bill HunterBill Hunter, and Rod SteigerRod Steiger auditioned for Hades. Ten of these actors that auditioned would later get parts in Pixar Films. |
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection [1979] |
| Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, a Pittsburgh native, was the original operator of Picture Picture, the slide projector. |
Mister Rogers: It's You I Like [2018] |
| Documentary host Michael KeatonMichael Keaton actually worked as a young man with Fred RogersFred Rogers on [Mister Rogers' Neighborhood]. |
Ice Age [2002] |
| Johnny DeppJohnny Depp, Pierce BrosnanPierce Brosnan, Kevin KlineKevin Kline, Robert De NiroRobert De Niro, Albert BrooksAlbert Brooks, Nicolas CageNicolas Cage, Sylvester StalloneSylvester Stallone, Kevin CostnerKevin Costner, Keith DavidKeith David, Bruce WillisBruce Willis, Jeff BridgesJeff Bridges, Jim BelushiJim Belushi, Michael KeatonMichael Keaton & Val KilmerVal Kilmer were all considered for the role of Manfred before Ray RomanoRay Romano was cast. |
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs [2009] |
| Alec BaldwinAlec Baldwin, Jeff BridgesJeff Bridges, Josh BrolinJosh Brolin, Nicolas CageNicolas Cage, George ClooneyGeorge Clooney, Harrison FordHarrison Ford, Ed HarrisEd Harris, Tommy Lee JonesTommy Lee Jones, Michael KeatonMichael Keaton, Stephen LangStephen Lang, Jeffrey Dean MorganJeffrey Dean Morgan, Ron PerlmanRon Perlman, Bill PaxtonBill Paxton, Dennis QuaidDennis Quaid, Kurt RussellKurt Russell, Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold Schwarzenegger, John TravoltaJohn Travolta, Jean-Claude Van DammeJean-Claude Van Damme, and Bruce WillisBruce Willis were all considered for Buck. |