Gotham - The Good Guys

After watching the above video, you come to realize how much "Gotham" will be relying on actor Ben McKenzie. 

McKenzie, best known for his work on "Southland" (or "The O.C." if that is your thing) is putting his "gritty" foot forward in his portrayal of Detective Jim Gordon.  Even in the interview parts of the video, McKenzie is keeping it low key and pensive as if some loathsome "ne'er do well" will spring out from behind some prop at behest of Fish Mooney.

Gotham likes to advertize itself as the birth of Batman and his evil pint sized companions.  Oh, not overtly, but will all know the show will feature the future Batman, Catwoman, Riddler, Penguin and others.  But if the viewing audience grows tired of the tykes and neophytes it will be McKenzie's Jim Gordon that will be left to carry the weight.

Donal Logue's Harvey Bullock is there to carry the water for Jim Gordon should he fail.  Or not.  Logue definitely has that street wise rough look that brooks no failure.  What are Logue's credentials?  Try "Copper", "Sons of Anarchy",  "Vikings" and "Law and Order SVU."

Ouch, it must hurt just to breath the air he's in.  Great casting as Harvey Bullock.

Here's  an actor I can personally vouch for, Sean Pertwee.  Pertwee did an excellent turn as Inspector Gareth Lastrade in CBS' "Elementary."  Pertwee played it both noble and craven.  As Lastrade, we saw the cunning double dealer that kept his head above the fray while underneath it all his hands were quite dirty.  Pertwee pulled off with aplomb.  I have no doubt as Alfred Pennyworth, the dignified and reliable butler to Bruce Wayne, that Pertwee will imbue his character with the resolve and courage that Alfred is known for.

Erin Richards plays the future Mrs Jim Gordon, Barbara Kean.  At least that's the way one of many mythologies portrays her.  I'm not too familiar with Richards acting career although apparently I've seen her in "Crossing Lines" and "Being Human" since I follow both shows. Let's hope she is not just another pretty face in this series. 

Is there anyone left?  Oh that's right.....

Young Master Bruce Wayne as portrayed by David Mazouz.  I have to admit I was a bit squeamish about this casting.  I thought Mazouz a bit of a light weight after his turn in "Touch."  I'm hoping to be proven wrong.  They certainly have his look right but seeing him squeal with anguish in the promos I was a bit taken aback.  Batman doesn't cry.

Okay, he's not Batman yet.  Far from it.  This isn't his show but like a billion other people we'll be watching him.

Don't pull a Jake Lloyd on us kid.

Gotham premiers Monday September 22nd (that's tomorrow as I write this) and I am very excited for it.  I hope my Sleepy Hollow high doesn't interfere with it all!