- Chase Meridian
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caption =Nicole Kidman as Dr. Chase Meridian
character_name = Chase Meridian
publisher =DC Comics
debut = "Batman Forever "
creators =Lee Batchler Janet Scott-Batchler Akiva Goldsman [ [http://www.godamongdirectors.com/scripts/batmanever.shtml B A T M A N F O R E V E R: Written by AKIVA GOLDSMAN - PRODUCTION DRAFT] ]
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homeworld =Gotham City
alliances =Gotham City Police Department
partners = Commissioner James GordonBatman RobinAlfred Pennyworth
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supports =Batman
powers =Dr. Chase Meridian is a
fictional character in the 1995 film "Batman Forever ", the female lead. She was portrayed byNicole Kidman [ [http://www.cnn.com/SHOWBIZ/Movies/bat_forever/kidman.html Nicole Kidman on 'Dr. Chase Meridian'] ] . The character of Chase Meridian was created for the film.Fictional character biography
Dr. Chase Meridian, a
psychiatrist working with the Gotham City police, falls in love with both Batman and hisalter ego , billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne [ [http://www.reelmovienews.com/gallery/bruce-and-chase/ Bruce and Chase] ] . 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 theBat-Signal , and when Batman arrives, she tells him that she sees him as the kind of man that she wants. She carresses his armor-clad chest seductively, and when he tries to walk away, worrying that he will become attracted to her, she takes off her coat and shows Batman her 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 byThe Riddler andTwo-Face , along with Batman's new sidekick Robin.After infiltrating the villains' lair, Batman is forced to choose between Chase and Robin who are bound and gagged 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 driveninsane by his defeat, claims that "he" is Batman, and Chase leaves knowing that Batman's true identity is safe.Casting
Rene Russo was originally cast to play Dr. Chase Meridian whenMichael Keaton was still attached to the project as Batman. However, when Keaton dropped out of the project and was replaced byVal Kilmer , Russo was deemed too old to play his love interest and was replaced by Kidman.Robin Wright turned down the role whileJeanne Tripplehorn andLinda Hamilton were both considered.cite news |author = Brennan, Judy |title = Batman Battles New Bat Villains |publisher =Entertainment Weekly |date =1994-06-03 |url = http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,302503,00.html |accessdate=2007-10-14] Schumacher had been a fan of Kidman's work since "Dead Calm", at which she auditioned forJulia Roberts ' role in "Flatliners ". Schumacher then felt her to be perfect for the role of Dr. Chase Meridian, thoughWarner Bros. was cautious, calling her "not sexy enough."cite video |title = Batman Forever Commentary by DirectorJoel Schumacher |format = DVD |publisher =Warner Brothers |year = 2005]References
External links
* [http://www.comicbookhotties.com/models/nicole-kidman-photo.asp Comic Book Hotties presents... Nicole Kidman as Dr. Meridian Chase]
* [http://www.batmanytb.com/movies/batmanforever/bios/Heroes.php Movies - Batman Forever - Cast - Heroes > Dr. Chase Meridian - Nicole Kidman]
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