Director Tim Burton said he’s not interested in dabbling in superhero films again despite being considered by many to be a pioneer of the genre.
The 65-year-old celeb is best known for his gothic and horror films, but he’s also recognized for being the creative force behind “Batman” (1989). That movie is thought to be the first in a long line of superhero films that was a gateway for Marvel and DC.
“I was lucky because at that time, the word ‘franchise’ didn’t exist,” Burton told Variety of working on the movie. “So ‘Batman’ felt slightly experimental at the time. … It deviated from what the perception [of a superhero movie] might be.”
He went on to explain how he didn’t experience “pressure” from the studio because he was far removed from them.
“So you didn’t hear that kind of studio feedback, and being in England, it was even further removed. We…
