Julia Roberts Almost Made Her Superhero Debut Years Before, At Least That’s What the Director Felt: ‘She would have picked up the phone and called me’

Julia Roberts is one of the biggest actresses of the ’90s, a true icon in Hollywood. It’s hard to imagine anyone who hasn’t heard of her. But with so many rom-coms and dramas on her resume, would casting her in a superhero movie even make sense? For a lot of people, it could be a bit of a stretch.
Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich (Credits: Columbia Pictures)
However, according to Batman & Robin director Joel Schumacher, it could have happened — but only if Roberts had shown interest first. Back then, rumors floated around that she might play Poison Ivy in the movie, but Schumacher later set the record straight.
Julia Roberts Was Never Truly In The Running For Poison Ivy Role In Batman & Robin Julia Roberts in Notting Hill (Credits: Universal Pictures)
Batman & Robin seemed to have it all, especially with its star-studded cast. Arnold Schwarzenegger,...
Julia Roberts in Erin Brockovich (Credits: Columbia Pictures)
However, according to Batman & Robin director Joel Schumacher, it could have happened — but only if Roberts had shown interest first. Back then, rumors floated around that she might play Poison Ivy in the movie, but Schumacher later set the record straight.
Julia Roberts Was Never Truly In The Running For Poison Ivy Role In Batman & Robin Julia Roberts in Notting Hill (Credits: Universal Pictures)
Batman & Robin seemed to have it all, especially with its star-studded cast. Arnold Schwarzenegger,...
- 30/10/2024
- por Catherine Delgado
- FandomWire
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