Batman fans have reason to rejoice as Prime Video is bringing the Dark Knight back to animation. The long-awaited Season 1 of Batman: Caped Crusader finally has a release date, meaning a new animated Batman show will soon be available for fans to enjoy.
Despite the wait, the last solo animated Batman series, Beware the Batman from 2013, was still criminally underrated. It followed a younger Batman as he encountered a version of the super team known as The Outsiders.
This new series has the potential to be a true collaboration of great minds. The team behind the successful Batman films and the acclaimed Batman animated series have joined forces for this project, making it a highly anticipated superhero show.
In anticipation of its highly awaited premiere, here is all the information we have about Prime Video’s Batman: Caped Crusader.
Batman: Caped Crusader release date
The release date for Batman: Caped Crusader Season 1 is August 1, 2024. The season will include 10 episodes, all of which will be available for fans to binge on the same day, making it a must-watch for Batman enthusiasts.
The show was initially scheduled to premiere on Cartoon Network and HBO Max in 2021, but due to budget cuts in 2022, it was removed from their lineup. However, in early 2023, Prime Video stepped in and acquired the series for two seasons.
Who is in the cast?
Batman: Caped Crusader boasts an impressive line-up of famous actors. However, it is not affiliated with James Gunn’s DCU film franchise, meaning they will not be featured in any future live-action Batman films.
- Hamish Linklater as Batman/Bruce Wayne
- Christina Ricci as Catwoman/Selina Kyle
- Diedrich Bader as Two-Face/Harvey Dent
- Jamie Chung as Harley Quinn/Dr. Harleen Quinzel
- Mckenna Grace
- Toby Stephens
- Reid Scott
- Dan Donohue
- Gary Anthony Williams
- Jason Watkins
- John Dimaggio
- Krystal Joy Brown
- By Michelle C. Bonilla
- Eric Morgan Stuart
- Tom Kenny
- Minnie Driver
Hamish Linklater, recognized for his performances in Midnight Mass and The New Adventures of Old Christine, has been cast as the newest voice actor to portray Batman. This will not be Linklater’s initial experience as a superhero, as he previously lent his voice to Sandman in the Marvel podcast drama Wastelanders and had a role on FX’s Legion.
Hamish Linklater is the newest animated Dark Knight in Batman: Caped Crusader
Accompanying him is Christina Ricci, known for her role in Yellowjackets, who lends her voice to Catwoman. Jamie Chung, who has previously voiced various characters in multiple DC animated works, takes on the role of Harley Quinn.
In addition to his previous role as Batman in the all-ages series Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Diedrich Bader will also be reprising his return to the DC animated universe for Caped Crusader, this time as the voice of Two-Face.
Although the remaining cast members’ roles have not been disclosed yet, a teaser trailer has confirmed the presence of classic Batman villains such as Penguin, Clayface, Firebug, Gentleman Ghost, and Natalia Knight. A previously released first look by THR’s Heat Vision also confirmed the appearance of Jim Gordon in the series. Currently, there is no indication that The Joker will be making an appearance in the show.
Rumors have circulated for some time, but it has been confirmed that Kevin Conroy, the iconic voice of Batman, will not be making an appearance in Caped Crusader. According to a forum post by Bruce Timm in January 2024, the show’s creators had initially planned for Conroy to record something for the series, but unfortunately, they were unable to meet the deadline.
“I cannot confirm the validity of the CRISIS aspect in IGN’s reported scoop, but according to Timm, Kevin Conroy did not lend his voice to the upcoming CAPED CRUSADER series,”he stated. “We had hoped to include him in the show (and he was enthusiastic about it), but unfortunately he passed away before we could arrange it.”
About Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader, created by Bruce Timm and Matt Reeves of Batman: The Animated Series and The Batman fame, along with J.J. Abrams, is a fresh take on the Batman story. Its aim is to bring back the dark, gritty elements of noir that were present in the original series.
Caped Crusader will return Batman to a noir aesthetic during the early days of his career.
The Prime Video description states that Gotham City is a place where the majority are corrupt, criminals have free rein, and law-abiding citizens live in fear.
Born out of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne transforms into something beyond human – the Batman. His solitary mission garners surprising support from the GCPD and City Hall, yet his valiant deeds result in perilous and unforeseen consequences.
Batman: Caped Crusader trailer
The official trailer for Batman: Caped Crusader has yet to be released, however a teaser announcing the voice cast was posted on social media on June 20.
The names behind the heroes and villains of Batman: Caped Crusader, premiering August 1 pic.twitter.com/pJ5ta1o7nI
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) June 20, 2024
How to Watch Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader will be added to Prime Video’s library when it is released on August 1, 2024. For those interested in familiarizing themselves with Batman, Prime Video also offers a selection of past animated Batman productions, such as the beloved Batman: The Animated Series.
To stay entertained until August, be sure to take a look at all the information we have on upcoming DC projects such as Creature Commandos and James Gunn’s reboot of Superman.
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