Eric Nies Thinks He Was Almost Batman

VH1's "Confessions of a Teenage Idol" features teen heart throbs, now out of their prime. Eric Nies from The Real World, Grind, and fitness videos tells a story about being considered for Batman. But not given the part b/c he was too great. Hmmm. Really?

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Description: VH1's "Confessions of a Teenage Idol" features teen heart throbs, now out of their prime. Eric Nies from The Real World, Grind, and fitness videos tells a story about being considered for Batman. But not given the part b/c he was too great. Hmmm. Really?

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