Anyone wish Adam West was ever given a cameo?

[Bruce Malone]

I've felt it's been a bit of a shame that adam west has never been offered/given a cameo role in any of the batman films. This guy like or not (and most ppl do like it) played a pivotal role in the popularization of batman in mediums outside of the comics and i felt it'd be nice to see things come full circle and have him have a cameo role.

I know the 1st batman movie did everything it could to distance itself from the tv show but you'd think by the forever era that would not have been an issue anymore. I know Nolan is a long shot but don't you think it'd be an entertaining nod just to see him even in a stan lee esque appearance?

 

[Jochimus]

It'd have been nice, but in a way, it might have also stuck out like a sore thumb in Burton's and Nolan's films as a reminder of everything that those two particular versions of the franchise tried to stay away from. I think his best chance would have been with Schumacher, although personally, I hold the TV series in high enough regard over BF and B&R that I would have taken it as a step down on West's part - at least the TV series wasn't meant to be taken seriously to begin with.

West cameos are probably best left to the Batman cartoons at this point, because I think it's easier to make them work there; plus, I'm not sure he'll be around long enough for whoever next gives the Batman films a new approach to consider a live-action appearance.

 

[SKSpawn]

I think there was room to include West and maybe Burt Ward as members of the Wayne Enterprises board in Batman Begins, in no-speaking blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameos.

West was offered a cameo in Batman, though, as Thomas Wayne, but flat out refused ("Batman or nothing"), which, I feel, was a Titanic mistake on his part.

 

[El Payaso]

West was offered a cameo in Batman, though, as Thomas Wayne, but flat out refused ("Batman or nothing"), which, I feel, was a Titanic mistake on his part.

I didn't know that. Terrible attitude from someone who had to deal with typecast for so many years and had a chance there.

 

[DaveMoral]

The only value Adam West has as a "cameo" is as the voice of the Grey Ghost in BTAS.

Otherwise, forget him. He's too latched onto the trash that was Batman '66.

 

[Bruce Malone]

Calling the show trash is ridiculous. It worked great at what it was which was a children's show and reflected the late 60's batman pretty well.

If it wasn't for the show there' might not have even been the Batman movies we've seen the last 20 years since it resurrected batman in the 60's.

 

[TX85]

I would not call that show"trash",But I do think that West has a huge ego!,from interviews and stuff between decades he just always comes off as a major *****e to me.....and IF that thing is true about him refusing a cameo in Batman'89 cause of"Batman or nothing",then that pretty much confirms it for me!

 

[The Joker]

He's too latched onto the trash that was Batman '66.

Bite your tongue!

 

[Ponyboy]

I'm surprised he didn't have a cameo in Schumachers Batman films... you know ala Stan Lee in the marvel films

 

[signalman]

West was offered a cameo in Batman, though, as Thomas Wayne, but flat out refused ("Batman or nothing"), which, I feel, was a Titanic mistake on his part.

He did voice THOMAS WAYNE in the excellent "Chill of the Night" episode of Batman: The Brave and The Bold.
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[The Joker]

He did voice THOMAS WAYNE in the excellent "Chill of the Night" episode of Batman: The Brave and The Bold.
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No way! I've got to watch more of this show. I loved him as Gray Ghost in BTAS.

 

[ALP]

Adam West is one of those old school actors who just had/has an amazing distinctive voice. Love his work as the Grey Ghost

 

[Team Andino]

I think there was room to include West and maybe Burt Ward as members of the Wayne Enterprises board in Batman Begins, in no-speaking blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameos.

West was offered a cameo in Batman, though, as Thomas Wayne, but flat out refused ("Batman or nothing"), which, I feel, was a Titanic mistake on his part.

I think much like Shatner they felt they deserved better but again like Shatner with age they smartened up and now take ridiculous comedic roles for the sake of it.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

I didn't know that. Terrible attitude from someone who had to deal with typecast for so many years and had a chance there.

A chance to what?

 

[El Payaso]

A chance to what?

A cameo that could have given him some nice attention. As an actor.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

A cameo that could have given him some nice attention. As an actor.

Nah... I'm glad he turned it down. First of all, it was a non-speaking role which wouldn't have showed off any acting ability apart from some cheesy reactions.

And secondly... it would have been too obvious and may have pulled people out of the movie and detract from any emotion Burton was trying to acheive.

He had great cameos in the various cartoons and at this stage... it's best left to that.

 

[Hobgoblin]

A small, brief cameo would have been fine but he wanted a larger role in the films. I think he wanted to appear in Batman and Robin as "Uncle Batman" who would arrive at the last minute to save the day. I remember that being said back in the day.

 

[DaveMoral]

Calling the show trash is ridiculous. It worked great at what it was which was a children's show and reflected the late 60's batman pretty well.

If it wasn't for the show there' might not have even been the Batman movies we've seen the last 20 years since it resurrected batman in the 60's.

All true. It's still a piece of crap show IMO. And that comes from having loved the show when I was a kid to having watched it recently and it hurting to do so.

Everything but Adam West in that costume is good, frankly. I still don't see the logic of casting him. They couldn't find a man with the physique for it? It still could have been a campy brightly colored mess with BIFFS and BOFFS galore, but Adam West is NOT Batman. Not even 50s-60s campy Batman, IMO. To a boomer, sure. To me and my generation? No.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

If they got one thing right on the show... it was the casting of Adam and Burt.

Of all the ridiculous things they did on the show... it's Adam West's physique that you find so implausible??!!

 

[El Payaso]

Nah... I'm glad he turned it down.

I am too. That has nothing to do with the point.

First of all, it was a non-speaking role which wouldn't have showed off any acting ability apart from some cheesy reactions.

Excuse me... so any role wiothout dialogue is doomed to be cheesy and unable to show any acting ability? Acting ability = words? Really?

And secondly... it would have been too obvious and may have pulled people out of the movie and detract from any emotion Burton was trying to acheive.

Probably. But that's nothing to do with West's opportunity to get some attention on him.

He had great cameos in the various cartoons and at this stage... it's best left to that.

Surely West himself might disagree.

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

I am too. That has nothing to do with the point.

Oh ok... thats fine!

Excuse me... so any role wiothout dialogue is doomed to be cheesy and unable to show any acting ability? Acting ability = words? Really?

No thats not what I really meant... I just felt the 'cheesy' aspects of a stunned reaction would have been heightened by Adam.

Perhaps this is just my opnion of him as an actor.

Probably. But that's nothing to do with West's opportunity to get some attention on him.

He was getting plenty of attention prior to the movies release.

But yeah, it would have garnered some more attention... wouldn't have done a thing for the movie though.

Surely West himself might disagree.

Didn't West state in his autobiography that he wasn't appraoched for a cameo at all anyway... and even if he was he wouldn't have done it.

I must find that quote.

 

[Elevator Man]

I think much like Shatner they felt they deserved better but again like Shatner with age they smartened up and now take ridiculous comedic roles for the sake of it.

I agree with that. All Adam West does today is parody himself for the sake of it. That pretty much defines his whole career, in fact. All he's good at today is making a joke out of himself on Family Guy.

But I'm glad he didn't make a cameo in B89. I think it would've hurt that dramatic scene. I wouldn't take it seriously at all if I saw West in that scene. Plus if that's true if he turned it down b/c he wanted to play Batman instead. I'd said screw him. He needs to get over himself. This Batman was going to be completely different. Burton and co. were trying to reinvent the character and go back to his roots for the big screen. As well as repair 23 years of damage West and co. did to the character's reputation and dignity for that matter. He really thinks he could've played a darker and more psychotic Batman than to what he played in the 60s. I can't see it. He had to of realise that just like with Dracula, Bond, Superman, etc. there has to be a new Batman for a new generation.

I used to watch the reruns regularly when I was a kid. When I rewatched them at an older age it made me more upset b/c it was making fun of the character and idea of Batman. The best way for me to watch the 60s show now would be if I was in a depressing mood and needed a good laugh, but I hate laughing at Batman. So I rarely watch it or the movie. Plus now anytime anyone sees someone wearing a Batman costume that doesn't even resembles West's costume. Someone always hums that cheesy 60s Batman theme. Adam West helped make Batman and other superheroes seem like a joke for a long period of time and people will never forget him b/c of that. But that's just my opinion. Sorry if I offended any West fans.

 

[Bruce Malone]

A small, brief cameo would have been fine but he wanted a larger role in the films. I think he wanted to appear in Batman and Robin as "Uncle Batman" who would arrive at the last minute to save the day. I remember that being said back in the day.

Haha read this article here it has West talking about the "unlce batman" role he'd love to play in the next batman movie. This is from the time when B&R was just released. Can't tell if serious.

http://news.google.ca/newspapers?id...IMAAAAIBAJ&pg=5029,1473817&dq=adam+west&hl=en

 

[El Payaso]

Could have Adam ever accepted a butt close-up?