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Val Kilmer Reveals Why He Only Played Batman in 1 Movie & Responds to Rumors That He's Difficult on Set

Val Kilmer played the iconic role of Batman in the 1995 film Batman Forever, and he’s finally revealing why he left the role behind after only one movie.

It apparently started when he did a set visit with investor Warren Buffett with his grandkids. He stayed in costume, waiting for the grandkids to arrive, and when they did, they showed more interest in the Batman props and Batmobile than meeting him.

“That’s why it’s so easy to have five or six Batmans,” Val told the New York Times. “It’s not about Batman. There is no Batman.”

Val took over the role of Batman from Michael Keaton, who starred in the 1992 movie Batman Returns. George Clooney took over the role from Val.

Val also addressed rumors that he has been difficult to work with on set, including rumors that he burned a crew member’s sideburn with a lit cigarette on the set of The Island of Dr. Moreau.

“Everyone has to work out their own salvation,” he responded. “How to live and by what morality, and I found that the part that I feel bad about is hurting somebody in the process.”

A 1996 EW article elaborated further on the incident, with one source saying, “He burned that cameraman right on his face, and no, he wasn’t fooling around. It was intentional. He did apologize to the crew.”

“Val was sort of teasing him with the end of his cigarette and burned this guy’s sideburn,” executive producer Tim Zinnemann said about the incident. “The guy was upset, naturally.”

Find out which famous celeb Val said was his most difficult breakup.

Darren Aronofsky Says the Studio Killed His Idea to Cast Joaquin Phoenix in Batman Movie

Joaquin Phoenix won plenty of acclaim for his performance in Joker as the titular villain – but he was originally approached to play the opposite superhero role: Batman!

Director Darren Aronofsky made the revelation in a new interview with Empire.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Joaquin Phoenix

He spoke about his failed comic book movie, Batman: Year One, and revealed he wanted Joaquin to play the title character.

“The studio wanted Freddie Prinze Jr and I wanted Joaquin Phoenix. I remember thinking, ‘Uh oh, we’re making two different films here.’ That’s a true story. It was a different time. The Batman I wrote was definitely a way different type of take than they ended up making,” he said.

He said he was envisioning the movie to be like ’70s crime films like Death Wish and Taxi Driver.

“The Batman that was out before me was Batman & Robin, the famous one with the nipples on the Batsuit, so I was really trying to undermine that, and reinvent it. That’s where my head went.”

Joaquin recently opened up about the scary moment that led to him checking into rehab years ago.

Robert Pattinson's Batmobile Revealed - See Batman's Car for 'The Batman'

Robert Pattinson‘s Batmobile for the upcoming Batman movie has been released!

The Batmobile is, of course, the car Batman drives around when he is fighting crime. The photos were shared by director Matt Reeves.

Robert is set to play the title role and we recently got our first look at him in the Batsuit.

The cast for The Batman also includes Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as Riddler, Colin Farrell as the Penguin, John Turturro as Carmine Falcone, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred and Peter Sarsgaard in a not-yet-known role.

The Batman is set to hit theaters on June 25, 2021.

John Turturro Joins 'The Batman' as Crime Boss Carmine Falcone

John Turturro has joined the star-studded cast of The Batman!

Director Matt Reeves announced on Twitter on Friday (November 22) that the 62-year-old Emmy-winning actor will be playing Gotham City crime boss Carmine Falcone.

Tom Wilkinson previously played Falcone in Christopher Nolan‘s Batman Begins, while John Doman portrayed him on Fox’s Gotham.

John joins Robert Pattinson (Batman), Zoe Kravitz (Catwoman), Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Andy Serkis (Alfred), Jeffrey Wright (Commissioner Gordon), and Paul Dano (The Riddler) in upcoming movie.

Pre-production is expected to begin next summer, and the movie is set to hit theaters on June 25, 2021.

READ MORE: Christian Bale Approves of Robert Pattinson as Batman

Kristen Stewart Can't Wait to Hear Robert Pattinson's Batman Voice

During an interview during the Charlie’s Angels press tour, Kristen Stewart spoke about Robert Pattinson as Batman!

“The Angels have a fun Batman debate in the film. We’re putting you on the spot: Who do you think is the best Batman?” Kristen said during the interview. “Robert Pattinson, yet to find out.”

“Him and Zoë Kravitz, who basically was born to play that role,” Naomi Scott added.

“Literally, she already is Catwoman,” Kristen then added. “I cannot wait to see that. I’ve known those guys for a long time, obviously. But other than that, for me, Michael Keaton is definitely the one.”

“I can’t wait to hear Rob be like, ‘I’m Batman,’” she continued.

Colin Farrell to Play Penguin, Andy Serkis to Play Alfred Pennyworth in 'The Batman'

Colin Farrell is in talks to play The Penguin!

The 43-year-old Total Recall actor is in negotiations with Warner Bros. to take on the villainous role in Matt Reeves‘ upcoming The Batman, according to Deadline on Tuesday (November 5).

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Colin Farrell

The role was originated by Danny DeVito in Batman Returns in 1992.

In addition, Andy Serkis is in talks to play Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne’s butler, in the film, according to Variety.

As previously reported, Robert Pattinson will play Batman, Paul Dano will play The Riddler and Zoe Kravitz will play Catwoman.

Pre-production is expected to begin next summer, and the movie is set to hit theaters on June 25, 2021.

READ MORE: Christian Bale Approves of Robert Pattinson as Batman

Zoe Kravitz Set to Portray Catwoman in 'The Batman'

Zoe Kravitz has officially joined the cast of The Batman!

The 30-year-old actress is set to play Catwoman, opposite Robert Pattinson as Batman.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Zoe Kravitz

The role was most recently held by Anne Hathaway in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises. Catwoman has also been played by Michelle Pfeiffer and Halle Berry.

Filming on the upcoming Warner Bros. and DC Comics flick is expected to start in late 2019 or early 2020, according to Variety.

The Batman is set to hit theaters on June 25, 2021.