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Fox’s ‘Gotham’ has already introduced us to The Penguin, Catwoman and Poison Ivy, but there’s two prominent villains who haven't yet showed up on the Batman origin series, Harley Quinn and The Joker. While The Joker has long been teased and speculated upon, since the release of Suicide Squad fans have been left wondering wether his accomplice Harley Quinn will ever make an appearance.

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad

Speaking at the Television Critics Association's summer press tour, executive producer John Stephens teased her possible introduction. “Perhaps not this season but in times to come,” he said. “A lot of those [DC Comics] characters, because they're in Suicide Squad, you're not going to be seeing them this season.

Continue reading: Could We Soon Be Seeing Harley Quinn's Origin Story On 'Gotham'?

Another iconic DC character has been confirmed to appear on Fox’s upcoming Gotham. Several Batman villains were announced and cast several months ago like Catwoman (Camren Bicondova) and the Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor). The trailer also gave fans a glimpse at another classic villain – Edward Nigma, aka The Riddler, played by Cory Michael Smith.

With all the shows getting canceled, we are excited for #Gotham and here's the first look at the main cast. pic.twitter.com/jRBjPZFx5A

— The Slanted (@theslantednews) May 10, 2014

Continue reading: The Riddler AND The Joker Confirmed For Fox's "Gotham"

Fox has announced its fall 2014 schedule, with the DC Comics prequel series Gotham starring Ben McKenzie pencilled in for Mondays at 8pm. The show leads into the hugely successful Sleepy Hollow, which hasn't aired a new episode since January.

Ben McKenzie Stars in 'Gotham'

The ambitious drama Utopia - based on the hit Dutch show - will air on Tuesdays at 8pm, leading into low rated comedies New Girl and The Mindy Project. On Wednesdays - we've got a new season of Hell's Kitchen for 8pm, leading into the Red Band Soceity, a show executive produced by Steven Spielberg and fronted by Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. 

Continue reading: Fox Overhauls Schedule, Batman Origins Show 'Gotham' Set For Monday

The extended trailer for Fox’s new show Gotham had us practically dribbling. It looks that good.  We need a Batman fix (even if there is no Batman in it...) now that Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy has come to an end and there’s just too long to wait for Batman v Superman.  So, what exciting things can we gather from the trailer?

Ben McKenzie on the set of Fox's Gotham

Jim Gordon as we've never seen him before

Continue reading: 10 Things We've Learnt From The 'Gotham' Extended Trailer

The first ‘Gotham’ trailer has the internet buzzing as we got our debut glimpse at how the Batman-les, Batman series might look. The head honchos at Fox have been suitably impressed and have already green lit this one for a series of at least 13 episodes. Showing us a pre-Batman Gotham City, the series places Commissioner Gordon as its central character while also telling us the origin stories of a few of our favourite villains. So after viewing the trailer, are we excited to be taking a trip back in time to ‘Gotham'?

Ben McKenzie plays Jim Gordon

‘Gotham’ will focus on the young Jim Gordon as he rises through the ranks of the crime ridden city's police force. Though Gordon himself is of course a focal point, the trailer lets us know that the future commissioner’s story is far from the only one the series will delve into.

Continue reading: Fox's 'Gotham' Trailer: Are We Excited To Delve Into The Darkness Without Batman?

The first trailer has been released for Fox's brand new Batman spin-off television series, Gotham. Starring Ben McKenzie ('The OC,' 'Southland') as legendary DC Comics character Commissioner James Gordon, the big-budget action drama will focus on the crime-riddled fictional city in the years before the caped crusader began to round up the baddies.

Ben McKenzie Takes The Lead As Jim Gordon In Fox's 'Gotham.'

The first trailer introduces McKenzie in his role as the young police detective alongside key Batman figures Poison Ivy, Penguin, Catwoman, Riddler, and a very young Bruce Wayne, AKA the future Batman himself.

Continue reading: 'Gotham' Trailer: What We Learned From First Glimpse Into World Before Batman

It lives – the first trailer for Fox’s Gothamis here. Fox’s crack at an Agents of SHIELD-type franchise (get over it, everything gets compared to the Marvel cinematic universe now) looks a lot more dark, gloomy, brooding… much like DC Comics movie adaptations of late. Oh, and did we mention it stars Ben McKenzie? As in Ryan from The O.C.? That’s probably an important thing to mention.

Watch the full-length trailer below.

The trailer is pretty epic, especially for a TV show. Apparently Fox are placing heavy bets on this project.

Continue reading: Fox Previews Dark, Gritty And Batman-Less New Series "Gotham" With Extended Trailer

Fox have decided to go ahead with the Batman prequel series, 'Gotham.'

The television network made the announcement on Monday (May 5th), making this the third new show Fox have picked up for the 2014/15 TV season.

The upcoming series, based on the characters and plot of DC Comics' caped crusader, follows the origin story of Commissioner James Gordon, who will be played by Ben McKenzie.

Continue reading: Batman Prequel Series 'Gotham' Gets Greenlight From Fox

David Mazouz, 12, best known for playing the young lead opposite Kiefer Sutherland in 'Touch' is to play Bruce Wayne in Fox's Batman prequel 'Gotham'. Mazouz will play the iconic comic book character who will grow up to become the Caped Crusader himself. He was famously played by Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight triology.

David Mazouz Will Play The Young Bruce Wayne

Also cast in the new project is Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle - or Catwoman. In the new series, she will play a teenage orphan and a skilled street thief and pickpocket who is dangerous when cornered. As Deadline.com point out, it's impossible to ignore Bicondova's resemblance to Michelle Pfeiffer, the actress behind the most memorable Catwoman portrayal.

Continue reading: Fox's 'Gotham' Finally Casts Its Bruce Wayne And Selina Kyle

Jada Pinkett Smith has been cast as a villain in the upcoming Fox series "Gotham". Smith will play Fish Mooney in the Batman series. It might sound like the name of a fish joint lunchtime special, but Mooney is actually a ruthless gangster and nightclub owner, according to the Fox announcement. Her character is original to the Fox series and does not appear anywhere in the comics.

Smith is playing a villain, unique to the Fox series.

“Fish Mooney’s got the street smarts and almost extra-sensory abilities to read people like an open book,” her official character description reads, according to the LA Times. “Imposing and hotheaded, she’s not one to be crossed.”

Continue reading: Jada Pinkett Smith Cast As Fishy Villain In Fox's Upcoming 'Gotham' Series

Television's 'Batman' spin-off ‘Gotham’ is seriously starting to take shape this week. On Monday we brought you the news that the O.C.’s Ben McKenzie had been cast in the lead role as Comissioner James Gordon and now we have four more major casting announcements.

Already announced is Ben McKenzie, who will play James Gordon

First up Sean Pertwee will take on the role of Bruce Wayne’s trusted butler Alfred. Pertwee is most famous for his role in 'Dog Soliders', however fans might be interested to know that he is the son of former 'Doctor Who' actor John Pertwee, who played the Timelord in the 1970s. The incarnation of Alfred that Pertwee will be playing, is unlike any other we’ve seen on screen before. This young Alfred, who is entrusted with looking after a ten year old Bruce Wayne after the death of his parents, is an ex-marine and fiercely protective of the young orphan.

Continue reading: 'Gotham' Casts Alfred And The Penguin. This Could Be Good.

With the news that Ben McKenzie has been cast as the lead in 'Gotham' it seems the ball may finally be rolling on the mushc anticipated tv series. Though there's not much information out there yet, here's what we do know about the series that will show the origin of one of the world's most famous fictional cities.

Ben McKenzie will play the lead in 'Gotham'

‘Gotham’ will tell the origin story of the city itself, centering around the young Commissioner James Gordon, showing us what life was like in Gotham City before it had a caped crusader. However don't expect Bruce Wayne himself to be missing from the series as we will also see the story of a very young Bruce, with the plot being said to follow him right up untill he became Batman. Even more exciting might be that it will provide origin stories of some our favourite Batman villains including The Joker, Cat Woman and The Riddler. Rumour has it that the first villian to be featured will be none other than the Penguin.

Continue reading: With Ben McKenzie On-Board, Here's All You Need To Know About Fox's Trip To 'Gotham'

Ben McKenzie will be heading to Gotham City very soon.

'The O.C' actor has landed the role of a young James Gordon, who is only a detective at this time, in a prequel television series on Fox called 'Gotham'.

The 'Batman' show will also include younger versions of Bruce Wayne, Alfred the butler, The Joker, Cat Women, The Riddler and Penguin.

Continue reading: Ben McKenzie Lands Commissioner Gordon Role In Fox's Batman Spin-Off Series

Ben McKenzie has landed the role of Commissioner Gordon, one of the leads in Gotham, Fox's upcoming Batman series. The O.C's actor will play a young James Gordon who works as an homicide detective before eventually becoming Commissioner Gordon. The show will also reportedly include younger versions of Bruce Wayne, his Butler Alfred and villains The Joker, Catwoman, the Riddler and the Penguin.

Ben McKenzie Will Play Commissioner Gordon In Fox's 'Gotham.'

Gordon's character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane in 1939 and has served since as a key asset to Batman's crime-fighting motives as the franchise grew to be the most prized DC property. Gotham's plotlines will focus on Gordon's career and "the villains that made Gotham famous" before Batman arrived on the scene, reports Deadline.

Continue reading: Ben McKenzie Snags Commissioner Gordon Role In Fox's 'Gotham'