Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the “Gotham” pilot, which first aired on September 22, 2014, on FOX. To celebrate, writer Alex Zalben published an oral history of the show, compiling interviews with creator Bruno Heller, executive producers Danny Cannon and John Stephens, and cast members David Mazouz (Bruce Wayne), Camren Bicondova (Selina Kyle), Sean Pertwee (Alfred Pennyworth), Ben McKenzie (Jim Gordon), Robin Lord Taylor (Oswald Cobblepot), and Donal Logue (Harvey Bullock).
They reminisce about the casting process, shooting the pilot, the relationship between Bruce and Alfred, Selina and Bruce’s first kiss and David and Camren’s friendship on set, showing the pilot at San Diego Comic-Con for the first time, the show’s premiere in New York, having Batman in the finale, Camren not playing Catwoman in the finale, the impact the show had on their lives, and much more. It is an absolute must-read!
You will find below some excerpts from the interviews, but make sure to read the whole piece here!
[David Mazouz] We all knew this show was different. This show was special. The amount of executives that had their hands in this show, the amount of money that had so obviously gone into it, the amount of thought and care and the unique world that it was a part of, there was never really a question that it was going to go to series, especially after showing up for that table read and shooting that pilot.
Entertainment Weekly published a piece about the 2004 movie “Catwoman”, led by Halle Berry, which includes comments from Camren Bicondova and Lili Simmons (who played Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the “Gotham” series finale).
CAMREN BICONDOVA: Halle inspired me as an actress throughout those five years [on “Gotham”] and still does! Halle is a powerhouse with crazy athleticism, versatility, and depth. Her work is reflective of her consistent effort to be curious and knowledgeable about her characters. She showed that in her rendition of Catwoman and is still doing it 20 years later.
Halle exudes femininity through her strength and class. She carries curiosity and perseverance in her eyes. She’s one who takes her job seriously and does it well. But, more importantly, she broke down doors so others could walk through them — and did that with style and grace. To me, it’s what made her perfect to play Catwoman. Just like Catwoman has been that girl, Halle Berry has been that woman and forever will be.
LILI SIMMONS: Halle’s performance is iconic. When you think of Catwoman, you think of her; her fluidity in movement while nailing every scene; effortlessly sexy, powerful, and grounded.
I think seeing her as Catwoman brought a strength to young girls around the world in knowing that they, too, could be action heroes — not just men.
David Mazouz received his Ride of Fame Imminent Seat in New York City, last week (October 4). Pictures have been added to the gallery:
Links to the gallery:
Public Appearances > 2017 > David Mazouz’s Ride of Fame Induction – October 4
Public Appearances > 2017 > David Mazouz’s Ride of Fame Induction | Social Media – October 4
Source: Zimbio.com
David was also interviewed and shared some spoilers about what’s to come in “Gotham” for Bruce. Click “Read more” to watch/listen to/read what he had to say.
Entertainment Weekly posted an interview with David Mazouz and Alexander Siddig (Ra’s al Ghul) talking about “Gotham” season 4, recorded back in August, when both actors attended the TCA Summer Press Tour.
In the same article, “Gotham” executive producer John Stephens commented on how Selina’s new allies this season will influence her:
Then there’s Selina, who has teamed up with Tabitha and Barbara to form what Stephens calls a “little family.” According to Stephens, “They both function as almost a mother for mentor figure for Selina, both teaching her different elements that will become part of the Catwoman psyche.”
TV Insider shared a new sneak peek at tonight’s season premiere of “Gotham”, where Bruce pays Jim Gordon a little visit at the GCPD. You can watch the scene below:
There’s more! David Mazouz also talked about Bruce’s motivations for becoming a vigilante in season 4, and how it’ll impact his life:
“I feel like Bruce really has evolved in a major way. We pick three months after Season 3 ended and within that time, Bruce has been vigilante-ing out on the streets. And, of course, that’s going to change a person. That’s going to make them more tough, more raw, and that’s exactly what Bruce is now.
A big, big reason why he’s doing this vigilante thing is because it’s fun. Bruce is doing it because he’s having the time of his life. As a teenager, he wants to just have fun, do what he wants to do, like most teenagers; I can very much relate to that myself. And that, obviously, is not why Batman does it.”
Hinting that “a very traumatic experience” will lead Bruce to make a decision “that will change his life — his entire life — forever,” the 16-year-old actor reveals that his fledgling crimefighter’s nocturnal activities will divide the key players in town, including two of his previous allies. “Bruce’s mission gets in the way of his relationship with Selina (Camren Bicondova) and he has to choose between the two. And not just Selina, it also happens with his relationship with Gordon (Ben McKenzie).”
“Gotham” season 4 premieres tonight, at 8/7c, on FOX.
A new character is coming to “Gotham” in the remaining episodes of this season, and it doesn’t sound good for Bruce:
Raymond J. Barry has been cast in a recurring role opposite David Mazouz on Fox’s Batman origin series “Gotham”. Barry will play the temple Shaman, a mysterious figure who enters Bruce’s (Mazouz) life with the stated intention of unlocking the potential of his own mind. While the Shaman says the fate of Gotham depends upon Bruce becoming the man the city needs him to become, the truth behind his intentions proves to be far more sinister. From writer/executive producer Bruno Heller, “Gotham” follows one cop’s rise through a dangerously corrupt city teetering between good and evil, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time. Barry’s credits include “Training Day”, recurring roles on “Ray Donovan” and “Ice”, and “The Purge 3”. He is repped by Metropolitan Talent Agency and manager Bob McGowan.
Source: Deadline via Thomas Calderone
The very first teaser poster for the third season of “Gotham” was released by Zap2it today, and was added to the gallery:
Link to the gallery:
Promotional Pictures > Season 3 > Posters
With the Court of Owls set to play a major role in Season 3 of “Gotham,” Zap2it can exclusively reveal the FOX show’s San Diego Comic-Con poster, which warns that “All will be judged.”
After it was revealed this secret group was responsible for unleashing Hugo Strange (BD Wong) in Season 2, they’ve got big plans for Gotham City now that the monsters created in Indian Hill are on the loose. “We will dive much more deeply into them in Season 3,” executive producer John Stephens previously told Zap2it. “The Court of Owls, this sort of illuminati group that’s been pulling the strings behind Gotham for centuries and might be the real culprits in the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne, among other things.”
Given their likely connection to the Wayne murders, it makes the Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) double all the more interesting. What is the Court’s link to the Wayne family? How much control will they be able to exert over Strange’s monsters? If all will be judged, who will possibly survive the coming onslaught?
These questions and more will surely be addressed at “Gotham’s” San Diego Comic-Con panel on Saturday, July 23, and when the series returns for Season 3, Sept. 19 on FOX.
Many thanks to Thomas Calderone for the tip!
