I... AM... Bill Murray?

I... AM... Bill Murray?

SNL alum Bill Murray has revealed that he was up for the part of The Dark Knight in early stages of 1989's Batman.

By ComicBookMovie - Oct 09, 2008 05:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman

While stumping for new movie "City of Ember," the actor revealed he was one of the frontrunners to play the Caped Crusader, when movie bosses wanted to create a big screen replica of the camp 1960s TV version starring Adam West.

But Murray was sidelined once gothic director Tim Burton took the helm of the movie. While in the end, even Tim picked an actor known for comedic roles--Michael Keaton, it still would have been a bit shocking to see Murray in the cape and cowl.

Says Murray, "I would have been a fine Batman. You know, there have been a number of Batmen. I like them... I thought Mike Keaton did a great job as Batman. It's obviously it's a great role."
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shibazz
shibazz - 10/10/2008, 12:05 PM
If that happened it would have ruined my life. Sorry Bill yer a great actor but you are not Bruce Wayne.
SGA
SGA - 10/10/2008, 9:45 PM
I can see him as Bruce, but ONLY if the original Batman movie was a CAMPY one, like it was inteded to be.

i think they should still do it and have it in no way be related to Nolan's Batman universe.

It would be hilarious :D
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