And dressing like Morrison at various points in his life in an attempt to get the role. The outcome was so convincing that Kilmer’s actual singing voice was utilized throughout the movie.
Kilmer’s career reached its zenith with The Doors. His portrayal of gunfighter Doc Holliday in the 1993 western Tombstone is still a favorite among fans.
He costarred with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in Michael Mann’s Heat by 1995. That same year, he replaced Michael Keaton in the Batman outfit for Batman Forever.
Despite being a box office hit, Batman Forever had mixed reviews, and Kilmer didn’t return for the follow-up. Rather, he played the lead in The Saint and costarred with Marlon Brando.
In The Island of Dr. Moreau, a highly criticized film that was marred by conflict on location. Kilmer’s career was characterized by his reputation as a challenging co-star.
The director of Batman Forever, Joel Schumacher, famously remarked: “I hope I never collaborate with [Kilmer] again. He didn’t talk to me for two weeks, but it was heaven.
