The CW’s pilot for its “Gotham Knights” series has cast three of its lead roles – including the central character of Bruce Wayne’s rebellious adopted son.
Oscar Morgan (“Masters of the Air”) will take on that role, a character named Turner Hayes whom Wayne adopted following the murder of Turner’s biological parents. Turner is described as resilient and determined to live up to Bruce’s name, but has never felt comfortable in a world of wealth and privilege.
Also onboard is Olivia Rose Keegan (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”) as Duela, a brutal fighter, skilled thief and the unpredictable daughter of the most dangerous man in Gotham.
Finally, there’s Navia Robinson (“Raven’s Home”) as Carrie Kelley, an idealistic teenager who talked her way into being Batman’s unlikely sidekick. The trio joins the previously cast Fallon Smythe and Tyler DiChiara.
The series is set in a Gotham City reeling from the murder of Bruce Wayne. His adopted son Turner Hayes forms an alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they’re all framed for killing the Caped Crusader.
With Gotham as dangerous as its ever been, the group of fugitives could be the city’s next saviors. The series hails from “Batwoman” writers Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux and Natalie Abrams, but is unrelated to both that show and the upcoming Warner Bros. video game also titled “Gotham Knights” which recently scored an October 25th release date.
Warner Bros. TV and Berlanti Productions are producing the series with Danny Cannon (“Gotham,” “Pennyworth”) to direct and executive produce the pilot.
Source: THR
