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+ | '''''Batman Unchained''''' was the original proposed sequel to ''[[Batman & Robin]]''. |
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| + | During the filming of ''Batman & Robin'', Warner Bros. was impressed with the dailies. This prompted them to immediately hire [[Joel Schumacher]] to return as director for a sequel, but writer [[Akiva Goldsman]], who worked on ''[[Batman Forever]]'' and ''[[Batman & Robin]]'' with Schumacher, turned down the chance to write the script. In late 1996, Warner Bros. and Schumacher hired Mark Protosevich to write the script for a fifth Batman film. A projected mid-1999 release date was announced. |
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| + | ==Synopsis== |
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| + | Titled ''Batman Unchained'', Mark Protosevich's script had the [[Jonathan Crane|Scarecrow]] as the main villain. The [[Joker]] would return as a hallucination in [[Batman (Earth-97)|Batman]]'s mind caused by the Scarecrow's fear toxin. Harley Quinn appeared as a supporting character, written as the Joker's daughter trying to get revenge on Batman for the Joker's death in the [[Batman (film)|first film]]. |
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| + | Two-Face, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman and the [[Joker]] appeared in courtroom hallucination in [[Batman (Earth-97)|Batman]]'s mind caused by the Scarecrow's fear toxin as the finale. |
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| + | ==Casting== |
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| + | [[George Clooney]], [[Chris O'Donnell]] and [[Alicia Silverstone]] were set to reprise the roles of [[Batman (Earth-97)|Batman]], [[Robin (Earth-97)|Robin]], and [[Batgirl]].<ref>Michael Fleming (November 11, 1997).[http://variety.com/1997/voices/columns/schumacher-trims-sails-1116680121/ "Schumacher trims sails"].''Variety''.</ref> Actors Nicolas Cage, Steve Buscemi and Jeff Goldblum were the most likely candidates for the role of [[Jonathan Crane|Scarecrow]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071011232611/http://moviemansguide.com/reviews/2005/batmanbegins_mrwhite.php "Batman Begins review"].''web.archive.org.''</REF><ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/10/05/nic-cages-strange-batman-past "Nic Cage's Strange Batman Past"]''.IGN.com. 5 October 2011.''</ref> Singers Madonna and Courtney Love were considered for the role of Harley Quinn. |
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| + | ==Cancellation== |
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| + | When ''[[Batman & Robin]]'' was panned by both critics and fans and failed to, make as much money as expected, outgross any of its predecessors, and earn back twice it's budget Warner Bros canceled the project. In 2005, it was released a reboot with no connection with the Anthology. |
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Latest revision as of 07:18, 25 August 2021
Batman Unchained was the original proposed sequel to Batman & Robin.
Development
During the filming of Batman & Robin, Warner Bros. was impressed with the dailies. This prompted them to immediately hire Joel Schumacher to return as director for a sequel, but writer Akiva Goldsman, who worked on Batman Forever and Batman & Robin with Schumacher, turned down the chance to write the script. In late 1996, Warner Bros. and Schumacher hired Mark Protosevich to write the script for a fifth Batman film. A projected mid-1999 release date was announced.
Synopsis
Titled Batman Unchained, Mark Protosevich's script had the Scarecrow as the main villain. The Joker would return as a hallucination in Batman's mind caused by the Scarecrow's fear toxin. Harley Quinn appeared as a supporting character, written as the Joker's daughter trying to get revenge on Batman for the Joker's death in the first film.
Two-Face, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman and the Joker appeared in courtroom hallucination in Batman's mind caused by the Scarecrow's fear toxin as the finale.
Casting
George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell and Alicia Silverstone were set to reprise the roles of Batman, Robin, and Batgirl.[1] Actors Nicolas Cage, Steve Buscemi and Jeff Goldblum were the most likely candidates for the role of Scarecrow.[2][3] Singers Madonna and Courtney Love were considered for the role of Harley Quinn.
Cancellation
When Batman & Robin was panned by both critics and fans and failed to, make as much money as expected, outgross any of its predecessors, and earn back twice it's budget Warner Bros canceled the project. In 2005, it was released a reboot with no connection with the Anthology.
References
- ↑ Michael Fleming (November 11, 1997)."Schumacher trims sails".Variety.
- ↑ "Batman Begins review".web.archive.org.
- ↑ "Nic Cage's Strange Batman Past".IGN.com. 5 October 2011.