Pierce Brosnan has revealed just exactly why he didn’t win the titular role in Tim Burton’s Batman movie.
During a recent TV appearance, the Irish actor exposed his own “stupid” comment that cost him the role.
Read on for the full story!
Now, everyone loves Batman…
And there’s been a fair few notable Batmans since he was brought to life on the big screen.
Adam West was the first live-action Batman in the 1966 feature film.
We’ve had many actors play the Bat since then…
Michael Keaton played the role in 1989, directed by Tim Burton.
This was actually who beat out Pierce Brosnan to the role!
He reprised the role in 1992 for Batman Returns, and is set to return again to the role next year.
Keaton is lined up to play the character in The Flash.
Val Kilmer took up the role for 1995’s Batman Forever.
This was just a one-off movie.
George Clooney has even had a go at playing Bruce Wayne!
However, his go at the role in 1997’s Batman & Robin didn’t go down too well…
One of the most beloved portrayals of the character, however, has to be Christian Bale.
He played Batman in Christopher Nolan’s legendary trilogy.
A shoutout has to also go to Ben Affleck.
The Argo star took up the role for 2016’s Batman vs. Superman movie.
Then there’s the newest Batman, Robert Pattinson.
The Batman was released back in March, and understandably gained critical acclaim.
Pattinson stars alongside Zoë Kravitz in the flick.
DC has even confirmed a sequel is on the cards, with the Twilight alum taking the lead once again.
One Hollywood icon has admitted he’d love to play Batman…
And it’s none other than Keanu Reeves!
Reeves opened up about his love for the character in a recent interview with Extra.
The star of The Matrix said: “I love Batman as a character, and I love him in the comic books, in the films, so to get the opportunity to voice, to play Batman, was awesome.”
Despite admitting he’d love to play the DC superhero, he had some reservations.
He said: “It’s always been a dream, but Pattinson’s got Batman right now. He’s doing awesome.”
However, the fifty-eight-year-old didn’t rule it out altogether, explaining: “Maybe down the road. Maybe when they need an older Batman.”
Check out his interview here.
But now, another Hollywood legend has revealed his backstory behind Batman.
Pierce Brosnan has revealed that he actually auditioned for the role back in 1989.
Now, you probably know Brosnan better in his iconic role as James Bond.
The star played the legendary character over the course of 4 movies from 1995 to 2002.
More recently, fans will recognize him for his roles in Mamma Mia!
And, of course, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
However, now the sixty-nine-year-old star has revealed some secrets from his past career.
And it totally wasn’t what we were expecting!
Speaking to Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, Brosnan revealed that over thirty yeats ago, he auditioned for the role of Batman.
The role would eventually go to Michael Keaton.
Speaking about his experience, he said: “I went up for Batman way back in the day when Tim Burton was doing it. Obviously, I didn’t get the job.”
“Obviously, I didn’t get the job.”
He continued: “I remember saying something stupid to Tim Burton.
“I said, ‘You know I can’t understand any man who would wear his underpants outside his trousers.’”
Brosnan concluded by saying: “But there you go… the best man got the job.”
We’re sure his stint as James Bond did his career just as much as playing Batman would have!
Do you think Brosnan could have matched Michael Keaton’s take on the role?