The acclaimed film-maker, who's movie credits include Edward Scissorhands, Batman, and Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, is understood to be a huge fan of the Las Vegas rockers.
Apparently Burton visited the group in a London studio as they worked on their currently untitled second album, and suggested shooting the promo film.
According to varying reports online today, Burton is expected to work on a video for either "Bones" or "Read My Mind," both of which feature on the forthcoming LP.
The Killers are scheduled to release their new single, "When You Were Young," on September 18.
Killers slay audiences with live show experience
Nov 5, 2009 10:00 am PST
When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences. ...
Lou Reed, The Killers rock Chicago's Lollapalooza
Aug 9, 2009 7:00 pm PDT
Chicago took a Dogg walk on the wild side on Sunday when rock legend Lou Reed and rapper Snoop Dogg took the stage at opposite ends of the Lollapalooza music festival. The three-day event had a hefty dose of nostalgia this year with Reed,...
The Killers announce plans to release covers album
Jun 25, 2009 1:00 pm PDT
The Killers' Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vanucci have told NME.COM that the band are planning to record an album of covers before the end of the year. Speaking in this week's issue of NME (out nationwide on June 24) about their plans for t...
The Killers: 'We want to knock Led Zeppelin and Nirvana off their pedestals'
Apr 30, 2009 5:00 pm PDT
The Killers have thrown down the gauntlet to American music fans, declaring they will knock Led Zeppelin and Nirvana "off their pedestals." The Las Vegas band is currently in the middle of a North American tour, and frontman Brandon Flowe...
The Killers prepping live DVD, covers album
Apr 23, 2009 4:00 pm PDT
Las Vegas rock band the Killers, in the middle of a world tour to promote their third album, plan to release a live DVD later this year. "We're working on some ideas for what will be our first DVD," drummer Ronnie Vannucci said. "We...