At this point, it’s been clearly established that George Clooney does not like “Batman & Robin,” or at least is so focused on pleasing the fans who hated that movie, that he’ll continue to apologize for the rest of his life. Now, it seems Clooney is even expanding his opinion to encompass the entirety of the character, as proven by him trying to talk Ben Affleck out of playing Batman.

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Ever since we first heard earlier this year that the cast of “The Flash” movie would include Batman, there have been rumors about which Batman actors would join the film. We know that Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton are joining the film, but what about George Clooney? Sadly, it appears he didn’t get the Bat-Signal.

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In an interview with Empire magazine (via Digital Spy) about his upcoming movie “The Midnight Sky,” Clooney addressed the multiple Batmans replied to a question about reprising his role.

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It’s a damn shame that such a good actor like George Clooney might very well be the worst Batman that has ever graced the big screen. But when you compare him to Michael Keaton, Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, and yes, even Val Kilmer, Clooney’s performance in “Batman & Robin” is arguably the worst by a mile. That isn’t to say that he’s a bad actor, but there’s little Clooney could have done to save that film.

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Joel Schumacher’s filmography could never be described as “boring.” Uneven, sure. Indulgent, maybe. But boring? Never. 

Schumacher was a relentless showman, a flashy, flagrant storyteller who believed that more is always more.  The New York-born director and one-time costume designer made movies that certain audiences and critics loved to hate, and he certainly had all manners of unkind critical pejoratives hurled at him over the course of his long, unpredictable career. 

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Schumacher helmed some great movies, some compelling curios, and a few outright turkeys during his thirty-plus years in the business.

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When you list the best live-action renditions of the superhero Batman, you probably would start with either Christian Bale or Michael Keaton. From there, names like Adam West, Ben Affleck, and even Val Kilmer can be named. But you are likely going to keep George Clooney down at the bottom. Clooney knows this. And he’s come to terms with it.

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“I think [Bat nipples] that will be on my gravestone. It’s how I’ll be remembered,” Joel Schumacher reflected a few years ago. Indeed, despite directing a string of hits before it arrived, “Batman & Robin,” remains one of the more infamous entries in the comic book movie canon, and a stain on the director’s resume. Still, even though he’s taken a beating from fans and while the film continues to be a punchline, Schumacher remains philosophical about it all.

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The first month and a half of 2017 has been rocky. People need some good news. Rejoice! We can all breathe a sigh of relief knowing that in the late 90s we dodged a bullet. Coolio, the man behind the song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” was almost the Scarecrow in Joel Schumacher’s unproduced “Batman & Robin” sequel. However, due to that film’s horrendous reception, Schumacher was kicked off any potential sequels and we didn’t have to endure almost 2 hours of Coolio as the classic Batman villain.

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Watch: Video Tribute To Bruce Wayne’s Loyal Butler, Alfred Pennyworth

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Watch: 12-Minute Video Essay Explores The Triumph Of 'The Dark Knight' And Failure Of 'Batman & Robin'

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Watch: 7-Minute Video Essay Explores The Evolution Of Batman’s Gotham City

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Watch: Supercut Explores Batman’s On Screen Evolution

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Watch: Explore The Cinematic Evolution Of Batman In This 11-Minute Video

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Joel Schumacher Reportedly Writing Batman Comic Series That Will Unveil His "Original Vision" For The Series

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'Batman & Robin' Director Joel Schumacher Says “Bat Nipples Will Be On My Gravestone”

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Watch: Everything Wrong With 'Batman & Robin' In 19 Minutes

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