Adam West (the star of the TV series _"Batman" (1966/II)_ ) wanted to play Batman, but Michael Keaton was given the role after getting the nod from 'Bob Kane' , the creator of the original Batman comic strip. Sean Young was originally cast as Vicki Vale, but broke her collarbone while filming a horse-riding scene with Michael Keaton. The scene was subsequently written out of the script. Tim Burton wanted Michelle Pfeiffer as Vicki Vale. Willem Dafoe, David Bowie, John Lithgow ...[Read Story ]