Tim Burton Revealed Why He Wanted Michael Keaton To Be Batman So Badly And The Reason Is Not What I Expected: ‘He Has This Sort Of Look In His Eye’
Michael Keaton wasn’t the initial live-action Batman actor, yet he initiated the DC Comics hero’s blockbuster film career. Over three decades later, he continues to be among the top-rated Batman actors, often ranked second or first, depending on who you talk to. However, director Tim Burton’s choice of Keaton for the iconic role in 1989’s “Batman” might surprise you. Lately, Burton disclosed his main reason for casting Keaton, and it differs significantly from what one would expect.