Burton Batman Dreamcast

Salutations, folks. I previously stated that I wanted Tim Burton to direct a 3rd and 4th Batman film. I'm actually indifferent to the currently existing 3rd/4th films. Still, I'm saddened that Tim didn't direct them. I am aware of what occurred during the Batman Returns aftermath. However, Warners could have given Tim some in-the-middle restrictions and guidelines. Tone and writing-wise, a 3rd and 4th Batman film might have been dark, but not gratuitous. The appearance could resemble Burton's 1989/1992 films but have coloring you'd find in a film such as Beetlejuice. They still could've made the films relatively PG and "toyetic" under Burton's direction. The inclusion of Robin and Batgirl in a Burton Batman film would appeal to the teen demographic. Fans of the prior films would have gravitated to the merchandise. I'm under the opinion that you could've tweaked the plots of Batman Forever and Batman & Robin into material on-par with Burton's 1st Batman movie. Naturally, I'm gonna spiel about who I would've pictured in the films.

Obviously, I'd envision a reprisal of the professional Michael Keaton's renowned Batman. Michael Gough's Alfred was always credible, so I'd retain them. Same goes for retaining Pat Hingle's Commissioner Gordon, but seriously, Pat performed Tennessee Williams on Broadway. Show some respect and dispense some adequate material.

Let's discuss supporting and bit parts from 1995's Batman Forever. I'm in agreement with casting Rene Russo as Dr. Chase Meridian. Rene was idealistic, compatible and would've acted believably as a psychiatrist. The film might've opened with a flashback of Harvey Dent's disfigurement (this scene could explain that Harvey was on a sabbatical during the events of Batman Returns). In the potential opening, Sal Moroni could be played by Glenn Shadix, someone who worked with Burton and portrayed a mobster on Justice League Unlimited. I liked having Rene Auberjonois as a Tim Burton homage, but I wouldn't downsize Rene's screen time. Stephen Furst would've been nerdishly sympathetic as the bank guard.

Another casting choice I enjoyed was Ed Begley Jr. as Fred Stickney (give Ed some crediting, though). For the featured Wayne Enterprises workers, I'm envisioning Vernee Watson and Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa. Vernee's played 2 Wayne employees in the DCAU. It'd be refreshing if Cary (someone who was directed by Burton) took on a sociable theatrical movie role. Both could pop-up in the 4th movie. The idea of giving Two-Face a pair of molls had smartness. I'd keep Debi Mazar's Spice, but would cast Juliet Landau as Sugar 'cause they collaborated with Tim and could nail the personality. Juliet's closer in age to my choices for the villains, too.

I would cast Maurice LaMarche as the ringmaster 'cause Mo looped vocals for Orson Welles in Ed Wood, spoofed Tim on Tiny Toons and had presence as an on-camera actor. Based on their work in Ed Wood, I'd cast George 'The Animal' Steele as the gang leader. Senator Patrick Leahy would've been giddy if cast as Gotham's Mayor. I liked Elizabeth Sanders' appearances, but Athena Finger was deserving of appearing in both films, too.

Regarding roles from 1997's Batman & Robin, I'm keepin' John Glover as Dr. Jason Woodrue because I bought them as a mad scientist. I'd recruit Cree Summers and Chick Vennera for Freeze's primary lackeys. Cree's acted in front of a camera, has the ability to be alluring and voiced an Ice Maiden on The New Batman Adventures. I'd cast Vennera as Frosty 'cause they'd be believable as schlubby flunky (Chick voiced a character inspired by Burton on Batman the Animated Series, too). For Julie Madison, I'd hire the late-great Farrah Forke, a formidable talent who could play a superhero's love-interest.

Let's address Batman's associates. Marlon Wayans was actually contracted to be Robin. Wayans might've been unique and progressive. Marlon coulda handle the role's dramatics as Dick Grayson. I can picture Wayans having likeability and energy. Marlon and Keaton could have been a dynamic duo. I read that the astounding Olivia d'Abo was considered for Batgirl (she could've donned a red wig). Olivia is top-notch at guising their accent. Olivia's an asset to comic-synonymous media. I can picture d'Abo being charismatic, street-smart and badass as Babs. Also, it'd be sensible if Barbara were related to Commissioner Gordon. Babs might've been a former librarian who interned at Wayne Enterprises, befriended Dick, formed a bond with Alfred, found-out Bruce's secret and joined the Batman family.

We've arrived at our villains. Billy Dee Williams should've transitioned into Two-Face. Billy Dee can be appropriately two-faced. With Williams' Dent being sensibly moral, I'd sympathize if the character was partially maimed. In '95, Billy Dee could've been intensely grim as Two-Face. Robin Williams had the range to portray a creepish Riddler. The role should've been a consolation-prize. As Edward Nygma, Williams could play an obsessive, disgruntled nerd. Imagine the ab-libs Robin might've accomplished with riddles.

Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy should have fought for dominance of Gotham. For Dr. Pamela Isly, alias Poison Ivy, I'd select Linda Hamilton. Hamilton had required magnetism for the role. Linda portrayed a corrupt scientist on Batman Beyond. Hamilton was a plant-based creation of Diane Pershing's Ivy on The New Batman Adventures, too. With Paul Dini's backstory emphasized, I'd be elated if Michael Ironside were Dr. Victor Fries, a.k.a. Mr. Freeze. Michael had the abilities to convey iciness and stoicism. Blue makeup and a slick suit woulda been flattering on Ironside. Similar to Michael Ansara, Ironside's acting-chops could enact Freeze's devastation. After being transformed, Bane shoulda been Ivy's hired hitman/bodyguard. Danny Trejo voiced Bane and aced it. They were acting professionally around '97. Much like Henry Silva and Hector Elizondo, Danny's Latino. Though Trejo required shoe lifts and apple boxes, he's ripped and could've played a live-action Bane. Well, those are all the casting choices. Thank you for taking time to read 'em.