Tim Burton Revealed Why He Wanted Michael Keaton To Be Batman So Badly And The Reason Is Not What I Expected: 'He Has This Sort Of Look In His Eye'

Michael Keaton may not have been the first actor to play Batman in live action, but he did kick off the DC Comics superhero’s run as a blockbuster film character.

But why did director Tim Burton want Keaton to be the man to don the cape and cowl for 1989’s Batman?

You have to remember Michael Keaton being cast to play Batman came at a time when he was chiefly known for his comedy work.