It must have been difficult to muster enthusiasm for the role when overshadowed by extravagant villains and gadgets. There is no Batman.” His feelings of pointlessness are understandable. According to Kilmer, “ That’s why it’s easy to have five or six Batmans. By Cameron Bonomolo - Octo06:15 pm EDT 0 The Batman director Matt Reeves reveals Robert Pattinson screen tested in the Batsuit worn by Val Kilmer in 1995's Batman Forever.

This isn’t the first time Kilmer recalled feeling dejected by the role, having previously told The New York Times that he appeared in costume for a set visit by Warren Buffet and his grandchildren only for the kids to be far more interested in the Batmobile than in Val Kilmer's Batman.

Kilmer yearned for the freedom of his fellow actors, watching the Riddler and Two-Face performances steal the film while he was reduced to putting his hands on his hips in what he calls “ soap opera acting.” It’s hard not to seem bland when pitted against Jim Carrey in a leotard. Kilmer laments realizing how unimportant his talent was, merely going through the motions while the suit did all the work. It’s easy to imagine becoming disillusioned when your costume takes precedence over your performance. Batman (Val Kilmer) Sonar Suit from Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever.Character belongs to DC Comics.Art by Phil ChoBatmanForever ValKilmer DCComics Mus.

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