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Why Tim Burton Had To Cast Michael Keaton As Batman (Despite The Backlash)
Despite the considerable backlash, Tim Burton had a strong reason for why he had to cast Mickael Keaton in Batman 1989. Before its release, comic book movies were seen as light, child-oriented entertainment. That would all change with Burton’s iconic take on the Dark Knight, but Batman 1989 wasn’t without significant controversy, specifically Keaton’s involvement.