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Gotham
File:Gotham-logo.png
Genre
Created byBruno Heller
Based onBatman characters
by Bob Kane
Starring
Country of originTemplate:TVUS
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox

Gotham is an upcoming American television series created by Bruno Heller, based on characters appearing in and published by DC Comics, specifically those of Detective James Gordon and Bruce Wayne, who were created by Bob Kane, and others in DC's Batman franchise. The series will star Ben McKenzie as the young Gordon.[1] Heller serves as executive producer on the project along with Danny Cannon, who will also direct the pilot. The series is scheduled to premiere in the 2014-15 television season.[2]

As originally conceived, the series would have served as a straightforward story of Gordon's early days on the Gotham City Police force. The idea evolved not only to include the Bruce Wayne character, but will also tell the origin stories of several Batman villains, including the Penguin, the Riddler, Catwoman,[3] Two-Face and the Joker.[4]

Synopsis

A new recruit in Captain Sarah Essen's Gotham City Police Department, Detective James Gordon is paired with Harvey Bullock to solve one of Gotham's most high-profile cases ever: the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. During his investigation, Gordon meets the Wayne's son, Bruce, now in the care of his butler Alfred, which further compels Gordon to catch the killer. Along the way, Gordon must confront gang boss Fish Mooney, as well as many of Gotham's future villains, such as Selina Kyle and Oswald Cobblepot. Eventually, Gordon is forced to form an unlikely friendship with Bruce, one that will help shape the boy's future in becoming the Dark Knight.[4]

Cast

  • Ben McKenzie as James Gordon: an idealistic rookie detective for Gotham City Open Police Department’s Homicide Squad, a former college football star and a war hero.[1]
  • Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth: a tough-as-nails ex-marine from East London, Pennyworth has loyally served the Wayne family. Now, in the wake of their tragic deaths, he’s fiercely protective of the young Bruce Wayne — the boy who will eventually become Batman.[5]
  • Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin: the brains of a chess grandmaster and the morals of a jackal, Cobblepot is a low-level psychopath for gangster Fish Mooney, and hides his sadistic lust for power behind an exquisitely polite demeanor.[5]
  • Zabryna Guevara as Sarah Essen: Captain of the Gotham City Police Department Homicide Squad and Gordon's boss, she balances the two worlds of police and politics with a Machiavellian skill that’s as much corporate litigator as cop.[5]
  • Erin Richards as Barbara Kean: a sophisticated emergency doctor, Kean stands by her husband amid the corrupt world of Gotham.[5]
  • Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock: Gordon's rough-around-the-edges detective partner and mentor.[6]
  • Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney: an imposing, hotheaded and notoriously sadistic gangster boss and nightclub owner with street smarts and almost extra-sensory abilities.[7]
  • David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne: a young boy who has been sentenced to a solitary life after the tragic murder of his wealthy parents. He is serious and soulful, and relies on the guidance and protection of his butler, Alfred Pennyworth, and Det. James Gordon.[8]
  • Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle: a teenage orphan, street thief and skilled pickpocket who is suspicious and wholly unpredictable.[8]
  • Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean: the second-in-command to Fish Mooney. Powell has been cast in a recurring role.[9]

Development

On September 24, 2013, Fox announced that it had bypassed the traditional pilot phase and placed a straight-to-series order for Gotham, to be written and executive produced by Bruno Heller (Rome, The Mentalist).[2] Danny Cannon was later announced as director for the project.[10]

Speaking of the project at the 2014 winter TCA press tour, Fox president Kevin Reilly described the series as "this operatic soap that has a slightly larger-than-life quality. This is not some adjunct companion series. This is the Batman franchise, just backing it up [in chronology]."[11] He also added that the series will be separate from any cinematic universe DC is attempting to build with their films.[12]

On January 14, 2014, rumors arose that Sons of Anarchy and Terriers star Donal Logue would portray Gordon in the series. Logue himself denied these rumors via Twitter.[13] The next day, it was clarified that Logue had actually been offered the part of Gordon's mentor Detective Harvey Bullock.[14] On February 8, 2014, actor Ben McKenzie was cast as James Gordon.[1] Later in the month, it was revealed production is expected to begin in New York City in March 2014.[6] Also in February, a casting call was released for the character of young Bruce Wayne.[15] The actor for this role turned out to be David Mazouz.

References

  1. ^ a b c Andreea, Nellie (February 8, 2014). "Ben McKenzie To Star As Detective James Gordon In Fox's Batman Series 'Gotham'". Deadline. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b O'Connell, Michael (September 24, 2013). "Batman Prequel Series Coming to Fox". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  3. ^ Gibson, Brody (January 15, 2014). "Gotham To Serve As Origin Story For Batman's Entire Universe". Boomtron. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Lesnick, Silas (March 11, 2014). "FOX's Gotham Reveals a Logo and Official Synopsis". Super Hero Hype. Retrieved March 11, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c d Marechal, AJ (February 11, 2014). "Fox's 'Gotham' Casts Classic 'Batman' Characters the Penguin, Alfred Pennyworth". Variety. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
  6. ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia (February 12, 2014). "Donal Logue Joins Fox's Batman Prequel 'Gotham'". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2014.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 19, 2014). "Jada Pinkett Smith To Play Villain In Fox's Batman Drama 'Gotham'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  8. ^ a b Maglio, Tony (March 4, 2014). "'Gotham' Finds Its Bruce Wayne in 'Touch' Star David Mazouz". The Wrap. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 3, 2014). "Rob Brown To Co-Star In NBC's 'Salvation', Fox's 'Gotham' Adds Drew Powell". Deadline. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
  10. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 7, 2014). "Danny Cannon To Direct & Executive Produce Fox's 'Gotham' Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  11. ^ Mitovich, Matt (January 13, 2014). "Holy Gotham! Fox's James Gordon Series Will Include Bruce Wayne, Penguin, Riddler, Others". TV Line. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  12. ^ Cornet, Roth (January 13, 2014). "FOX's Gotham Is a Batman Origin Story and Will Have a Christopher Nolan-Esque Tone". IGN. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  13. ^ Harman, Harry (January 15, 2014). "Donal Logue Denies Involvment in Fox's Batman TV Series Gotham". Movie Web. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  14. ^ Mayimbe, El (January 17, 2014). "[UPDATED] Donal Logue Offered Commissioner Gordon Part in 'Gotham'". Latino Review. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
  15. ^ Couto, Anthony (February 14, 2014). "Casting Call Reveals Bruce Wayne Details in Fox's Gotham". IGN. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
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