Unveiling the Almost: Eddie Murphy and Bill Murray’s Brush with Batman and Robin

Once upon a time, there was a curious plan in the works: Eddie Murphy and Bill Murray found themselves on the verge of embodying Batman and Robin in a cinematic venture masterminded by director Ivan Reitman, as disclosed by Murray himself.

Intriguingly, Reitman had his sights set on this dynamic duo to undertake the iconic roles of the crime-fighting pair in a motion picture that, alas, never came to fruition.

Reflecting on the prospect, Murray shared, “I had a conversation with Eddie Murphy regarding the matter, and Eddie expressed a keen interest in donning the mantle of Batman.” However, that marked the extent of their deliberations.

When queried about his willingness to portray Robin alongside Murphy’s portrayal of the Caped Crusader, Murray responded with candor, “I harbor no aspirations to be the Boy Wonder to anyone, especially not in the ’80s. Besides, the costume wouldn’t have suited me.”

He jestingly added, “Purple may be Eddie’s color, but it’s mine too. However, red and green transform me into one of Santa’s elves. Vanity played a significant role in this production, ultimately rendering it unattainable.”

As the cinematic landscape welcomed the latest rendition of Batman starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, critics lauded its amalgamation of gritty mob drama, film-noir detective intrigue, and a dash of psychological horror courtesy of Paul Dano’s chilling portrayal of the antagonist.

Notably, the post-credits scene of the new film tantalizes with a Riddler-centric teaser, bidding farewell with the iconic green question mark emblem of the enigmatic villain portrayed by Dano, along with a cryptic URL that beckons viewers to unravel three riddles posed by the Riddler himself.