Batman (Hamish Linklater) is back in action! A new clip fromBatman: Caped Crusaderhas been released byPrime Video, a few weeks before the series premieres on the streaming platform. The Dark Knight can be seen chasing some criminals through the streets of Gotham City. The violent chase displays some of the action that will be seen in the upcoming project, which is set to establish its own perspective regarding the extensive Batman mythology. Any respectable version of Batman hs a trustworthy Batmobile to move around. And inBatman: Caped Crusader, the vehicle will count with a wide variety of tools that will help Bruce Wayne take down anyone who stands in his way.
Batman: Caped Crusaderwill feature a roster of characters from DC Comics that audiences have gotten to know over the years. Catowman (Christina Ricci), Harvey Dent (Diedrich Bader) and Alfred Pennyworth (Jason Watkins) will be some of the familiar faces seen in the upcoming television story that will send Bruce Wayne into yet another criminal mystery. Prime Video will continue to expand their television superhero offerings, after turningThe Boysinto a success over the past few years. Nothing will stop the Dark Knight from getting to the bottom of the truth.
Bruce TimmdevelopedBatman: Caped Crusaderfor Prime Video. The veteran writer has had a unique influence on Batman over the course of his acclaimed career. Years before Prime Video decided that they needed their own version of Bruce Wayne, Timm worked on bothBatman: The Animated SeriesandBatman Beyond. These iterations of the character changed the hero’s landscape forever. The introduction of Harley Quinn inBatman: The Animated Seriesreceived such praise that DC Comics decided to officially include her in the comic books centered around Gotham’s best vigilante. With Bruce Timm at the helm,Batman: Caped Crusaderwill continue to improve on the legacy of the hero created byBob KaneandBill Finger.
The Creatives Behind ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’
With a story as intriguing as the one presented inBatman: Caped Crusader, Prime Video needed writers that could take on the challenge of coming up with ideas for the Dark Knight’s next adventure.Greg Rucka,David Mazzuccheli,Frank MillerandJase Ricciare some of the creatives involved in the making of the series. Miller is known for writing the story titled “The Dark Knight Returns”, which was the inspiration for a couple of animated movies and for some elements ofBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
You can check out the new clip fromBatman: Caped Crusaderabove, before the series premieres on Prime Video on August 1.
Batman: Caped Crusader
In Gotham City, where corruption and crime are rampant, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne transforms into Batman following a personal tragedy. His relentless pursuit of justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but also spawns deadly consequences. This series reimagines Batman’s mythology through the creative lenses of J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm.
