While fans were excited to see Michael Keaton return as Batman in this year’s The Flash , there was a time when viewers heavily criticized the actor’s choice to play the Dark Knight in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman .
While the casting of Jack Nicholson as the Joker was considered creative, Keaton’s casting was considered controversial and detrimental to the film, as FandomWire recalls. However, the latter was the original choice Tim Burton for the role after he impressed the director following their collaboration on Beetlejuice in 1988. However, since Keaton was best known for his comedic roles, viewers found Burton’s decision a bit odd.
His casting soon became so controversial that some protested the decision, a popular protest that spiraled out of control as Warner Bros. Then he received about 50,000 letters criticizing this choice. However, the studio ignored this and the actor successfully played Batman, a role that earned him a reputation as a versatile actor. And while the film won the People’s Choice Award in 1990, on stage with Jack Nicholson during his acceptance speech, Michael Keaton He decided to silence his opponents.
I also want to say something in response to all the people who wrote these notes, who sent these cards and letters, you know, who said I can’t do my job. And I just want to say that when you come from a family like mine and where I’m from, all you have to do is “no baby” to me. So keep sending those cards and letters.
He thanked everyone involved in the film and those who helped make his dream come true. Michael Keaton He left the stage after giving the best answer: criticizing his enemies with sarcasm and leaving Jack Nicholson speechless!
Listen to his speech in the video below:
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