They're also making Metropolis which is a Superman prequel starring Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. Why can't WB just give the green light to a proper Batman TV series that has a budget? Why must we endure these insane prequels and cheap CW fair?
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"Pennyworth" Prequel Series about Alfred Pennyworth coming to Epix
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First thing I thought of.
"This is one Butler who's going out the front door!"
If they brought back Pertwee I'd at least check this out but otherwise there's no point. Also I don't get Epix, or know anyone who does.
Yeah, but I'd rather Jimmy going to different DC cities and exploring the characters and villains there as he writes about it for the bugle
Go full crazy and have this be Joker's origin story.
Alfred sees how awful Gotham has gotten and knows he has to become something more than a man to stop Bruce doing hookers and banging coke.
ETA - that or Alfred and co form the first Justice League.
Alfred sees how awful Gotham has gotten and knows he has to become something more than a man to stop Bruce doing hookers and banging coke.
ETA - that or Alfred and co form the first Justice League.
is that lil yachty as green lantern??? loool this actually looks great
Can't wait for the ongoing villain to be that ruby bandit from Burma.
Jesus, that mask really does look like Goatse...
That was the plot of Neil Gaiman's "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" I believe.
Ra's. Vandal Savage. They could do whatever. They're also not beholden to any continuity. If they wanted to, they could just turn into a 1960s Gotham. About the only hard rule they probably have is "No Batman."
Yep. It was a cool plot until you realised Alfred would've had to go full method and spend months in Arkham.
Hello Mr. Nygma, your son surely has a penchant for mysteries and riddles.. what a cute chap
Mr Dorrance, you are the bane of our existence. Your punishment must be more severe.
I mean it's not new ground
Alfred had a history with the Red Claw in TAs (Granted original character)
He has a disdain for the Cobblepots in The Batman animated series because knew his dad
He was involved with the League in Beware The Batman
I'm near tears from laughing so fucking hard. I almost skipped this thread. I'm so glad I didn't.
Given that this was first rumoured over two years ago I assumed that this show had simply just disappeared into the ether of development hell.
The one surprising thing about this is that's it's on Epix of all places and not on DC Universe. It shows that Warners obviously see a very specific type of DC show on that platform rather than anything that has the DC 'badge' on it.
After MGM bought out Paramount and Lionsgate I assumed that they were just going to use it for their own productions but buying this from WB, with Bruno Heller onboard no less, that's a good get for them. Being set in 60's London I bet they have Danny Cannon direct most of this.
Yeah, I'm intrigued by this to say the least.
The one surprising thing about this is that's it's on Epix of all places and not on DC Universe. It shows that Warners obviously see a very specific type of DC show on that platform rather than anything that has the DC 'badge' on it.
After MGM bought out Paramount and Lionsgate I assumed that they were just going to use it for their own productions but buying this from WB, with Bruno Heller onboard no less, that's a good get for them. Being set in 60's London I bet they have Danny Cannon direct most of this.
Yeah, I'm intrigued by this to say the least.
Honestly speaking, what's the upside for WB?
I mean they could pour that money and resources into a movie or series of movies with Batman that has potential to give them a lot more for their investment
Batman? No.
A Wonder Woman prequel about the Amazonians battling all manner of gods and monsters? Hmmmmmm.
Oh FUCK! Do this assholes! Give me an action series with a 90% women cast
You won't though won't you? Because you're bunch of cowards!
It seems like the concept of that Amazon show they were gonna do on the CW ages ago.
But a modern day Xena/Hercules in the pre-Paradise Island days would be interesting.
Maybe... idk. I'll watch the first couple of episodes. But damn... I never sat down and thought, "Boy, I'd love to see a series about Alfred before he was with the Waynes".
"Oh, look at Mr. Money Bags over here! Those things are expensive."- TTG
There is talks about getting it off the ground. They tried to get it going awhile ago before it all fell apart because they couldn't get a director but after wonder womans Success I think they should be able to find a director this time.
You've been talking about this for a while now. Wonder when it will finally materialize
"The Lion and the Unicorn, fighting for the Crown." Great episode.
If that means we get to see a live action Red Claw, then I can dig it.
I hope they utilize the premium cable-ness of Epix to the fullest. I want to see hot gruff Alfred in some graphic sex scenes.
It's been ordered straight-to-series, doesn't mean won't can it or moth ball it, but if it goes into production will have more than the pilot for sure.
What's surprising about a prequel to a story we already know? I can't blame people for being sick of the Property You Are Familiar With: We Will Never Get To The Interesting Part show concept. If the part before the story was interesting it would be part of the story.
The show itself can be interesting
Gotham is an absolute blast and while we know where it ends, we don't really since canned it's own niche in that corner of the universe
I want it taken to the logical conclusion of Batman beating up a bunch of old people. Either that or a lot of Jrs
Penguin and Riddler are like early 30s at the most. They wouldn't be all that old when he becomes batman in his 20s (hes 16 now I think)