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Old 08-12-2013, 19:39
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After my error of posting in another thread I decided to start this thread as I couldn't find another one about this upcoming show!

Fox are doing a show called Gotham about a young Jim Gordan and his rise through the Gotham police department.It is being produced by The Mentalist creator Bruno Heller and they have already started casting by looking for a 10 year old Bruce Wayne which shows that the pilot might feature Jim Gordan investigating the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne!

This could be an interesting idea and will hopefully feature the rise of villians from the Batman comics!
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Old 08-12-2013, 21:29
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I hope they include Black Mask as a villain. It seemed a little remiss for him to not be in any of the movies as I thought he was perfect for the Nolan style.

Oh and The Ventriloquist!
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Old 08-02-2014, 23:20
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The OC's Ben McKenzie has been cast in the lead role in Fox's pilot Gotham.

McKenzie will be playing the Batman franchise's Detective James Gordon in the series, which will explore the character's journey to become Gotham police commissioner.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/new...#ixzz2sm9Uhrgz
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Old 08-02-2014, 23:25
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Hope this is more Arrow than Smallville
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Old 10-02-2014, 01:39
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Well Arrow was aimed at the adult TV audience like Gotham will be unlike Smallville which was more aimed towards the teenage audience.So I would assume that Gotham is going to be more like Arrow!
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Old 10-02-2014, 10:52
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Will this be set NOW or in the PAST though? Yes, it's Batman's/Gordon's past, but is it OUR past?
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Old 10-02-2014, 11:12
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I can't wait for this

I hope it has a nice mix of standalones and story arcs.

Ben Mckenzie is not the best actor to lead a show imo. In both Southland and The O.C, he was always outshone by his supporting actors.
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Old 10-02-2014, 13:46
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I think McKenzie might surprise us to be honest. I'll give him a fair chance.

I actually think Gotham is sounding more exciting than Batman Vs. Superman at the moment.
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Old 10-02-2014, 14:01
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mckenzie did very well in southland and o.c tbf. sure he will do fine.
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Old 10-02-2014, 18:20
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If Gotham is as good as Arrow has gotten, it'll definitely be worth watching.
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Old 11-02-2014, 18:57
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Sean Pertwee will be playing Alfred (plus more castings) ....

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...m-casts-679207
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Old 19-02-2014, 18:20
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Jada Pinkett Smith has been cast ...

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertain...icle-1.1619798
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Old 19-02-2014, 20:17
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Sean Pertwee will be playing Alfred (plus more castings) ....

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...m-casts-679207
I like Sean Pertwee. I wonder what accent he'll have for Alfred.
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Old 19-02-2014, 22:53
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Hope that doesn't mean the appearance of her kids on the show.
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Old 21-02-2014, 00:50
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I was really looking forward to Gotham untill they cast Jada Pinkett Smith in it as this has really lowered my hopes for the show.I hope it's only a small role for her!
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Old 21-02-2014, 12:12
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I was really looking forward to Gotham untill they cast Jada Pinkett Smith in it as this has really lowered my hopes for the show.I hope it's only a small role for her!
Doesn't sound it like. Her role seems to be a fairly prominent one.

She's not my favourite actress but there's more than enough going on with this show to sustain my interest though.
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Old 04-03-2014, 13:59
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This still sounds more exciting than Batman Vs. Superman at the moment.
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Old 04-03-2014, 19:04
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Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle have been cast ....

http://tvline.com/2014/03/04/fox-got...-selina-kyle/#
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Old 04-03-2014, 19:25
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Wait, they look ten years old. Are those just ancient pictures or is this aimed at children?
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Old 04-03-2014, 19:47
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It's an adult show - well aimed for people who would watch Arrow or something.

The focus is on James Gordon as a detective, so the likes of Bruce and Selina are children in this show.
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Old 05-03-2014, 00:07
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It's an adult show - well aimed for people who would watch Arrow or something.

The focus is on James Gordon as a detective, so the likes of Bruce and Selina are children in this show.
Ah, I get it Still unsure, though.
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Old 05-03-2014, 12:10
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I don't know. It really could go either way but for now, I'm gonna stay hopeful for it.
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Old 05-03-2014, 18:56
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The focus is on James Gordon as a detective, so the likes of Bruce and Selina are children in this show.
iirc about the history of the Batman Universe, Bruce didn't decide to leave Gothan to train himself to be a super crime fighter until his later (non child) years.
So will Gotham be 26eps of Gordon being a new Policeman protecting Gotham from non-costumed baddies (they not arriving until after Batman turned up), Bruce watching tv and reading Shakespear in the mansion whilst eating quail eggs and caviar and Selina watching the cockroaches crawl around her flat, reading the backs of cereal packages and eating leftovers from next doors Generic Fast Food place ?

I'm keen to see what they do do and will be there for the duration.
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Old 06-03-2014, 12:32
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AfterEllen have a list of things they'd like to see in Gotham.

Warning, there's some actual spoilers as well ...

http://www.afterellen.com/5-ways-to-...facebook_ellen
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Old 06-03-2014, 12:46
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I'm getting a feeling that young bruce is only there for flashback purposes kinda like lost with their flashbacks
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