Dr. Chase Meridian
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| Chase Meridian | |
 Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian |
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| Publication information | |
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| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman Forever |
| Created by | Lee Batchler Janet Scott-Batchler Akiva Goldsman[1] |
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| Alter ego | * |
| Place of origin | Gotham City |
| Team affiliations | Gotham City Police Department |
| Partnerships | Commissioner James Gordon Batman Robin Alfred Pennyworth |
| Supporting character of | Batman |
Dr. Chase Meridian is a fictional character in the 1995 film Batman Forever. The character Dr. Chase Meridian was given her first name as a pun, since she spends most of the film chasing after Batman[2]. She was portrayed by Nicole Kidman[3]. Rene Russo was originally cast to play Dr. Chase Meridian when Michael Keaton was still attached to the project as Batman. However, when Keaton dropped out of the project and was replaced by Val Kilmer, Russo was deemed too old to play his love interest and was replaced by Kidman. Robin Wright turned down the role while Jeanne Tripplehorn and Linda Hamilton were both considered.[4] Schumacher had been a fan of Kidman's work since Dead Calm, at which she auditioned for Julia Roberts' role in Flatliners. Schumacher then felt her to be perfect for the role of Dr. Chase Meridian, though Warner Brothers was cautious, calling her "not sexy enough."[5]
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[edit] Fictional character biography
Dr. Chase Meridian, a psychologist working with the Gotham City police, falls in love with both Batman and his alter ego, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne[6]. While with Bruce Wayne, she is the perfect professional. While with Batman, on the other hand, she lets her guard down and expresses her attraction to him. She summons Batman with the Bat-Signal, and when Batman arrives, she tells him that she sees him as the kind of man that she wants. She runs her fingers through his chest, and when he tries to walk away, worrying that he will become attracted to her, she takes off her coat and shows Batman her sexy black nightgown. He cannot resist her, and she is about to kiss him, only to be interrupted by Commissioner Gordon. Batman, however, is annoyed that the Bat-Signal was used as a mere "beeper". Chase also assists Bruce in analysing a series of befuddling threats disguised as riddles sent to him by the Riddler. When Chase, wrapped only in a silken white sheet, is confronted by the Dark Knight on her balcony, she finally chooses Bruce over Batman, but is kidnapped by The Riddler and Two-Face, along with Batman's new sidekick Robin.
After infiltrating the villains' lair, Batman is forced to choose between Chase and Robin when The Riddler threatens to throw both of them into a cavern at the same time. Batman outsmarts The Riddler, but the two captives are sent plummeting to a pit of water and jagged rocks. Batman goes after them, rescuing both Chase and Robin. Chase later visits The Riddler at Arkham Asylum, where she asks him about Batman's secret identity. The Riddler, who was driven insane by his defeat, claims that he is Batman, and Chase leaves knowing that Batman's true identity is safe.
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[edit] References
- ^ B A T M A N F O R E V E R: Written by AKIVA GOLDSMAN - PRODUCTION DRAFT
- ^ Trivia about Batman Forever:
- ^ Nicole Kidman on 'Dr. Chase Meridian'
- ^ Brennan, Judy. "Batman Battles New Bat Villains", Entertainment Weekly, 1994-06-03. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ (2005). Batman Forever Commentary by Director Joel Schumacher (DVD). Warner Brothers.
- ^ Bruce and Chase
- ^ "As Chase Meridian," continues Neill, "Nicole Kidman looks gorgeous. Nicole, as everyone knows, has very beautiful curly hair in real life, so we created a long, straight wig for her so that Chase has a sultry, Veronica Lake-type look.
[edit] External links
- Comic Book Hotties presents... Nicole Kidman as Dr. Meridian Chase
- Movies - Batman Forever - Cast - Heroes > Dr. Chase Meridian - Nicole Kidman
