Batman Forever
Courage now, truth always, Batman forever!
Country
Production
Budget
$100 000 000
Revenue
$336 529 144
Director
Actors
Scenario
Producer
Tim Burton, Peter Macgregor-Scott, Michael Uslan, Benjamin Melniker
Operator
Stephen Goldblatt
Composer
Artist
Barbara Ling, Chas. Butcher
Audition
Editing
Mark Stevens, Dennis Virkler
All team (179)
All team (179)
Short description
Batman faces off against two foes: the schizophrenic, horribly scarred former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, and the Riddler, a disgruntled ex-Wayne Enterprises inventor seeking revenge against his former employer by unleashing his brain-sucking weapon on Gotham City's residents. As the caped crusader also copes with tortured memories of his parents' murder, he has a new romance, with psychologist Chase Meridian.
What's left behind the scenes
- Before Val Kilmer, the following actors were considered for the role of Batman: Daniel Day-Lewis, William Baldwin, Alec Baldwin, Ethan Hawke, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Hanks, and Johnny Depp.
- The Batman suit was so heavy that Val Kilmer lost 5 pounds filming just the initial fight scene.
- Sandra Bullock, Rene Russo, and Cindy Crawford were considered for the role of Chase Meridian.
- Robin's costume is not a classic costume from the comics, but is based on elements of Tim Drake's costume (the third Robin).
- Tommy Lee Jones was Joel Schumacher's first choice for the role of Two-Face after working with him on "The Client" (1994). Jones accepted the role because his 11-year-old son Austin said that Two-Face was his favorite character.
- Val Kilmer learned he would be the new Batman in a bat cave in Africa while preparing for the film "The Ghost and the Darkness" (1996). He accepted the role without even reading the script.
- Unlike most of the characters in the film, Dr. Chase Meridian (Nicole Kidman) does not exist in the Batman universe or in other DC comic series. She was created by the story's authors, Lee Batchler and Janet Scott Batchler.
- Chris O'Donnell's sister can be seen as an extra in the party scene where Robin first appears in public.
- Michael Keaton was supposed to play Batman again, but after leaving the project, Tim Burton declined to participate as he was dissatisfied with the new script.
- David W. Hodges played Jack Napier, with his figure shown only in fog and only some facial features discernible. This character is listed as "The Gunman" in the credits. Joel Schumacher decided not to use footage from the first film and reshot the scene of the Wayne's murder.
- While learning to twirl a cane, Jim Carrey broke approximately 12 canes and damaged some furniture in his trailer.
- The Batmobile was usually driven by stunt doubles, but Chris O'Donnell insisted on driving it himself. As a result, he crashed the Batmobile.
- Before Val Kilmer, candidates considered for the role of Batman included Daniel Day-Lewis, William Baldwin, Alec Baldwin, Ethan Hawke, Ralph Fiennes, Tom Hanks, and Johnny Depp.
- Initially, the characters played by Drew Barrymore and Debbie Mayzor were named Lace and Leather. The studio felt this was too much for a film with a children's rating. Consequently, they were renamed Sugar and Spice.
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Jude Law, Ewan McGregor, Corey Haim, Mark Wahlberg, Corey Feldman, Marlon Wayans, Toby Stephens, and Scott Speedman all auditioned for the role of Robin.
- Marlon Wayans was originally cast as Robin when Tim Burton was being considered as director. However, once Joel Schumacher took the helm, Chris O'Donnell was cast instead.
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Jude Law, Ewan McGregor, Corey Haim, Mark Wahlberg, Corey Feldman, Marlon Wayans, Toby Stephens, and Scott Speedman were all considered for the role of Robin.
- Scenes on Claw Island, detailing the creation of "NigmaTech" and the construction of the Riddler's device for collecting brain signals, were removed from the film.
- The Batmobile was usually driven by stunt doubles, but Chris O'Donnell insisted on driving it himself. In the end, he crashed the Batmobile.
- Initially, Drew Barrymore and Debi Mazar's characters were named Lace and Leather. The studio felt this was too much for a film with a children's rating. They were eventually renamed Sugar and Spice.
- Marlon Wayans was originally cast as Robin when Tim Burton was being considered as director. But as soon as Joel Schumacher took the helm, Chris O’Donnell replaced him.
- Joel Schumacher's decision to put nipples and enlarged codpieces on the Batsuits, as well as an earring on Robin, caused controversy—it even concerned Batman creator Bob Kane. Schumacher stated that he wanted the costumes to have an anatomical look, while the earring was intended to make Robin more melancholic. He also claimed that the statues of ancient Greek gods served as the basis for the Batman and Robin costumes.
- David W. Hodges played Jack Napier, whose figure is shown only in the fog, with only some facial features discernible. In the credits, this character is listed as "The Gunman." Joel Schumacher decided not to use footage from the first film and reshot the scene of the Waynes' murder.
- Director Joel Schumacher wanted Nicole Kidman to play Poison Ivy, but ultimately decided that Ivy, alongside Two-Face and The Riddler, was too many villains for Batman. Consequently, the character of Poison Ivy was pushed back to the film 'Batman & Robin' (1997).
- When Chase Meridian calls for Batman with a signal, she says, "Am I ready, or do I need a skin-tight suit and a whip?" This is a reference to another DC Comics heroine – Catwoman.
- Joel Schumacher wanted Brad Dourif to play Scarecrow. However, Scarecrow had to be removed from the script. And Scarecrow was postponed for the film "Batman: Triumphant," which was never made.
- On set, things nearly came to blows with Kilmer, who was considered 'difficult' by directors and producers due to his meticulousness as an actor and his tendency to argue. Consequently, Kilmer was not invited back for the next installment featuring the superhero Schumacher.
- Director Joel Schumacher wanted Nicole Kidman to play Poison Ivy, but ultimately decided that Poison Ivy with Two-Face and the Riddler was too many villains for Batman. And the character of Poison Ivy was postponed for the film "Batman & Robin" (1997).
- Several scenes with Saccharine and Spice have been removed from the film. These were primarily episodes where the girls use the Riddler's device.
- Dick Grayson mentions the alias Nightwing while choosing a name for himself, but ultimately chooses the alias Robin.
- Val Kilmer found out he would be the new Batman in a bat cave in Africa while preparing for the film 'The Ghost and the Darkness' (1996). He agreed to the role without even reading the script.
- At one time, Michael Jackson was interested in the role of the Riddler, but he was ignored. Matthew Broderick also expressed interest in the part. After Robin Williams turned down the role, Joel Schumacher offered it to Jim Carrey, as Schumacher and Warner Bros. felt he was the perfect candidate following the success of the film 'Ace Ventura: Pet Detective' (1993).
- Joel Schumacher wanted Brad Dourif to play Scarecrow. However, Scarecrow had to be cut from the script. The character was postponed for the film 'Batman Triumphant', which was never made.
- During filming, Kilmer, who was 'difficult' for directors and producers due to his meticulous acting and argumentative nature, nearly came to blows. And Schumacher didn't invite Kilmer to the next installment about the superhero.
- Unlike most of the characters in the film, Dr. Chase Meridian (Nicole Kidman) does not exist in the Batman universe or in other DC comic book series. She was created by the story’s writers, Lee Batchler and Janet Scott Batchler.
- While learning how to twirl the cane, Jim Carrey broke approximately 12 canes and damaged some of the furniture in his trailer.
- At one time, Michael Jackson was interested in the role of the Riddler, but he was ignored. Matthew Broderick also expressed interest in the role. After Robin Williams turned down the role, Joel Schumacher offered it to Jim Carrey, because Schumacher and Warner Bros. studio felt he was the ideal candidate after the success of "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1993).
- Doctor Burton was named in honor of director Tim Burton.
- Michael Keaton was supposed to reprise his role as Batman, but after Tim Burton left the project, he refused to participate as he was dissatisfied with the new script.
- Chris O'Donnell's sister can be spotted in the background in the party scene where Robin makes his first public appearance.
- Joel Schumacher’s decision to place nipples and enlarged codpieces on the Batsuits, as well as an earring on Robin, caused controversy – it even worried Batman creator Bob Kane. Schumacher said he wanted the costumes to have an anatomical look, while the earring was intended to make Robin more melancholic. He also claimed that statues of ancient Greek gods served as the basis for the Batman and Robin costumes.
- Tommy Lee Jones was Joel Schumacher's first choice for the role of Two-Face after working with him on the film 'The Client' (1994). Jones accepted the role because his 11-year-old son, Austin, told him that Two-Face was his favorite character.
- The Batman suit was so heavy that Val Kilmer lost 5 pounds while filming just the opening fight scene.
- Dr. Burton is named after director Tim Burton.
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