Val Kilmer reported to be a top contender, though just days after Keaton dropped out, Kilmer was cast. Kilmer took the role without even knowing who the new director was and without reading the script. Released in June 1995, "Batman Forever" was a success at the box office, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. There was debate about Kilmer's performance: some critics, like "The New York Times" Janet Maslin, thought Kilmer was a poor successor to Keaton in the part; while others, such as Roger Ebert, had kind words for Kilmer. "Batman" creator Bob Kane said in a "Cinescape" interview that of
George Clooney filmography George Clooney filmography George Timothy Clooney is an American actor, voice actor, screen writer, film producer, and director. He is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time with over $1.9 billion total box office gross and an average of $61.7 million per film. He has been involved in thirteen films that grossed over $200 million at the worldwide box office. Clooney has appeared in the television series "ER" (1994–99), "The Facts of Life" (1985–87), "Roseanne" (1988–91), "Bodies of Evidence" (1992–93) and "Sisters" (1993–94). Early in his career, Clooney also appeared in a number of low-budget film roles like "Return