Ben McKenzie Set to Star in Fox's Batman Prequel 'Gotham'!

Ben McKenzie has signed on to star in the upcoming Fox’s Batman prequel Gotham!

The 35-year-old actor will take on the role of James Gordon, who is a rookie detective for Gotham City Open Police Department’s Homicide Squad. His character will eventually become the commissioner of the city and work with the Caped Crusader to restore the community.

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Gotham centers on “DC Comics fixture Commissioner James Gordon and the villains that made Gotham famous.”

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