This ended up being one of many scenes being dropped prior to filming. Producer Chris Kenny felt the selection of KimBasinger at the last minute was mostly due to availability on the 2005 DVD. · KimBasinger played one of the main roles in Tim Burton's 1989 film Batman, but she didn't return as Vicki Vale in the 1992 sequel. When Batman hit theaters in 1989, it didn’t just redefine the Dark Knight for a new generation. It also rewrote the legacy of one of his most famous love interests. Vicki Vale had existed in DC Comics for decades, but she was usually framed as little more than a narrative device. · We had the pleasure to speak with Carl, and he shares wonderful insight of what it was like to work on-set at Pinewood Studios with Jack Nicholson, KimBasinger, Michael Keaton and of course ... No, KimBasinger did not play Vicki Vale in Batman Returns. Discover why she wasn't in the sequel, who replaced her, and the castingsecrets behind Catwoman. · The new book Batman: Resurrection fills in the gap between Batman and Batman Returns, including what Vicki Vale is up to and what happened with Bruce Wayne. When Tim Burton was gearing up to make Batman, Sean Young was set to play Vicki Vale - but KimBasinger ultimately played the role. Here's what happened.
