Nicole Kidman is a highly accomplished and renowned actress who has made a significant impact in the world of film and entertainment. With a career spanning several decades, Kidman has consistently delivered captivating performances, showcasing her versatility and talent. From intense dramas to captivating thrillers, she has proven her ability to embody a wide range of complex characters with depth and authenticity.
One of her notable appearances was made in the film Batman Forever, where she portrayed the character of Dr. Chase Meridian. Her on-screen chemistry with the titular character, Batman, played by Val Kilmer, added an intriguing dynamic to the film. However, despite her successful portrayal, Kidman couldn’t help but feel a tinge of envy towards her co-star Val Kilmer regarding their difference in screen time.
Nicole Kidman On Her Role In Batman Forever
In the 1995 film Batman Forever, Nicole Kidman took on the role of criminal psychologist Dr. Chase Meridian, adding her touch of charm and allure to the Batman universe. Directed by Joel Schumacher, the film presented a unique vision of Gotham City and allowed Kidman to showcase her acting prowess. While Kidman enjoyed playing the role, she felt that her character was somewhat exaggerated with her perfect looks.
“She wears black slinky dresses, has perfect hair, perfect red lips, and talks in a deep, husky voice. It’s definitely a heightened reality. Really over-the-top.”
But that’s not it, The Hours star also shared her underlying feeling to have more screen time in the film, to play a much more significant role in the movie, alongside Val Kilmer’s Batman. The Oscar winner superstar also shared that she would love to be a part of a superhero movie where she would get a chance to do cool stuff like her co-stars.
“I remember going, ‘I wish I had more of a role, though.’ ‘It’s great being the girl in the Batman movie.’ But I’m an actor and you go, ‘Gosh I want more to do.’ So I would still love to do some sort of superhero movie where I get to do the cool stuff.”
Joel Schumacher On Casting Nicole Kidman In His Every Movie
Joel Schumacher, the director of Batman Forever, shared that he had his eye on Kidman for a while and considered her a perfect fit for the role of Dr. Chase Meridian. Schumacher shared that Nicole Kidman has a luminous personality, which differentiates her from other actresses. The filmmaker even went ahead and stated that he wishes to cast the Rabbit Hole star in every movie he works on.
“I know, I know, she doesn’t look anything like a criminal psychiatrist. But it’s my Gotham City and I can do what I want. I’ve had my eye on her since Dead Calm. You meet a lot of beautiful people in this business, but there’s something almost luminous about her. I wish I had a clause in my contract that said Nicole Kidman had to be in every one of my movies.”
The Being the Ricardos star’s hunger for a much significant role directly represents her aspiring goals as a true actor. But it seems like finally Kidman’s desire for a substantial role in an action-packed superhero film has been fulfilled with her portrayal of The Queen of Atlantis in Aquaman.
Batman Forever is available on Amazon Prime Video.
