John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedies, his horror films, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson.
Before Tim Burton directed Batman, Ivan Reitman was approached to direct with Bill Murray as The Caped Crusader.
Many have speculated this would be a comedy, when it was considered much grittier. Telling the origin story of Bruce Wayne and showcasing James Bond-esque sequences.
