Fox's Gotham offers a fresh take on the backstory of DC Comics super villains and vigilantes. Uncovering details about the show can be as challenging as predicting its twists. Yet, the gritty city of Gotham holds many secrets. Which villains will appear? Does Alfred seem different from his usual portrayal? Will Batman ever show up? These are questions the show's writers have answered, but not us, at least not yet. Below, explore 15 facts about Gotham and vote on the most interesting ones.
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Jada Pinkett-Smith sought a role as Fish Mooney. She wanted to make her mark during an audition panel.Gotham appears in the list '19 Facts You Didn't Know About Gotham'.She showed up for her audition dressed as the character, adding a young, shirtless man on a leash with "LIAR" written in lipstick across his forehead to get into character.
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Robin Lord Taylor uses an old Hollywood trick to keep the Penguin’s limp steady. He puts a bottle cap in his right shoe, causing just enough pain for him to walk unevenly.
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Alfred's middle name, Thaddeus Crane, was the character's original name. Pennyworth came from Alfred believing his life's worth was only a penny.
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Sean Pertwee, who plays Alfred, is the son of Jon Pertwee, who played the Third Doctor in the series.The show is Doctor Who.
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Robin Lord Taylor said the show's auditions were extremely secret. He did not know what he was auditioning for. He received a fake script with fake character names.
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A careful plan guides the Joker's reveal. The process will be a "slow burn," teasing the audience with minor characters who might become the Joker. These characters will show small Jokerisms, like playing cards, making nasty grins, or wearing silly flower boutonnieres. Showrunners plan to stretch this process out as long as possible.
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Do you know your Batman villains well? Spotting them shows villains from the past who have never appeared on screen in Gotham.GothamGotham includes villains like Victor Zsasz.
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Detective Gordon cannot match a concrete pillar. Ben McKenzie cannot either after he hit one on set on his birthday. He posted photos of a nasty gash he got filming.Gotham is mentioned in the list '19 Facts You Didn't Know About Gotham'.
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Camren Bicondova's smooth moves likely won her the role of Selina "Cat" Kyle. Her group, 8 Flavahz, was the runner-up on season 7 ofAmerica's Best Dance Crew is listed.
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Bayley Seton Hospital, located on Staten Island, is a psychiatric and social services outpatient hospital. It opened in 1831.
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Cory Michael Smith, who plays Edward Nygma, the Riddler, began his career on stage. He acted Off-Broadway then went to the Great White Way in 2013, appearing opposite Emilia Clarke in 'Breakfast at Tiffany’s'.The show is Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
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He provided the voice for theBen McKenzie played Batman in an animated movie.The movie is Batman: Year One.with Bryan Cranston playing Jim Gordon opposite him. He is the first person to play both the dark knight and the commissioner.
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Jim Gordon's upper lip is now bald. When McKenzie asked show runner Canon about the mustache, Canon said it would look ridiculous. Canon stated, "It is twenty years before [Gordon] can grow into the maturity and wisdom that it takes to sport a mustache, and that is the line we are sticking to."
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Diehard D.C. Comics fans: watch for many references and nods to the comic books and older on-screen versions, like when Bruce Wayne watches.The Mask of ZorroThe night his parents die.
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Find the dark city's latest news on the show's premiere site, The Gotham Chronicle. All news here is fiction.
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Gotham City feels like 1970s New York. Characters use computers and cellphones but dress like the 1950s.
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Celebrity suit designer Martin Greenfield made custom suits for Bill Clinton, President Obama, and Colin Powell.
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Bruce Wayne appeared in a live-action show 46 years ago.Batman, which aired from 1966 to 1968.
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Ben McKenzie had small roles on popular shows likeJAGBen Mckenzie started on The O.C. and in films, includingJunebug. Ben McKenzie got his start onThe O.C.playing Ryan Atwood, the love interest to Mischa Barton’s character on the show.
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