Daniel Waters, the screenwriter behind 1992’s 'Batman Returns,' described differences in creative vision for a 'Catwoman' spinoff between himself and director Tim Burton. Burton wanted to create an $18 million black-and-white film, reminiscent of the original 'Cat People,' showcasing Selina Kyle's unassuming life in a small town. In other news, Netflix has rejected Scott Frank’s adaptation of 'LAUGHTER IN THE DARK,' starring Anya Taylor-Joy, which tells the story of an art critic ensnared by a young actress's scheme. Furthermore, Jessica Chastain will not play Celia St. James in the Netflix adaptation of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.' Waters also mentioned that he and Burton 'got attacked by fans' for their handling of the Catwoman and Penguin origin stories in 'Batman Returns.'
“Batman Returns” screenwriter Daniel Waters described differences between his creative vision for a “Catwoman” spinoff and that of sequel director Tim Burton. https://t.co/vWaAvjpkxp
Tim Burton and his BATMAN RETURNS writer "got attacked by fans" for screwing with Catwoman/Penguin origin stories. "We didn’t know shit about Batman villains. We didn’t really understand the whole comic book thing...we got attacked by Batman fans because they thought, ‘This is… https://t.co/o1qq015Xnj
Tim Burton wanted to make a ‘CATWOMAN’ spin-off movie. Described as a “$18M black-and-white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just low-key living in a small town.” (Source: https://t.co/S2f45NJ4F2) https://t.co/X1gNRLr2eZ
Tim Burton and his "Batman Returns" writer had opposing ideas for an unmade "Catwoman" movie. “[Tim] wanted to do an $18 million black-and-white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just low-key living in a small town. And I wanted to make a ‘Batman’ movie where the… https://t.co/nye3xqw97M
Tim Burton's Unmade 'Catwoman' Was an '$18 Million Black-and-White Movie,' Says 'Batman Returns' Writer: Selina Kyle 'Low-Key Living in a Small Town' https://t.co/0NdSetgxuU
Netflix has turned down Scott Frank’s adaptation of ‘LAUGHTER IN THE DARK,’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy. Centers on an art critic who becomes obsessed with a young aspiring actress. Recognizing her power, she schemes to drain him of all his money with the help of her old lover. https://t.co/rXNnHVQRsa
BATMAN RETURNS Writer Did Not Like Tim Burton's 1989 BATMAN Link: https://t.co/uapRf6GowO https://t.co/gbG2HPOOBe
The role of Celia St. James in Netflix's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo adaptation will not go to Jessica Chastain, the actor has now confirmed. https://t.co/6TSwMB2UaA
Daniel Waters, the screenwriter behind 1992’s “Batman Returns,” on the proposed Catwoman spinoff from Tim Burton: “He wanted to do an $18 million black and white movie, like the original ‘Cat People,’ of Selina just lowkey living in a small town.” https://t.co/aODNwnSF4f https://t.co/WJwdrfGMGS