Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice is now filming, but rumors surrounding which characters to expect in the film are still going strong. The latest one comes via Batman-on-Film, who has heard from a “longtime” source that Commissioner James Gordon will make an appearance in the Man of Steel follow-up. If true, then this would make sense. Ben Affleck’s Batman will be older and more seasoned than past incarnations, so at least some of his supporting cast is expected to appear in the movie. Jeremy Irons is set to play Alfred Pennyworth, while Dick Grayson/Nightwing will reportedly show up at some point. And as a key character in the Batman…

NBC has unveiled its full schedule for the fall, revealing when new and returning series will begin airing. Among them is the network’s DC/Vertigo adaptation Constantine, which stars Matt Ryan as the titular Hellblazer. John Constantine’s small screen debut will premiere on Friday, October 24th. Constantine airs from 10-11 PM EST. The series also stars Harold Perrineau as Manny, Lucy Griffiths as Liv, and Charles Halford as Chas. This is the first DC television show of the season to gain a premiere date. Expect to hear news soon on dates for The Flash and Gotham, as well as the debut of Arrow‘s third season.

After appearing in two episodes of Arrow as Barry Allen, Grant Gustin will get his own superhero show this fall with The Flash. In an interview with IGN, the actor talks about Barry’s balancing his excitement and worry for his new-found powers. “Barry’s just excited by all of this. He’s a fanboy! And I don’t have to hide my excitement as I play the role, so it’s really fun to play with. At the same time though, it’s in a reality-based world, so there is an aspect of him that’s a little worried about what’s happening to his body. But at the same time, once he starts to get a…

After his return at the end of Arrow Season 2, John Barrowman’s Malcolm Merlyn will be a series regular in the third season. There has been much speculation over his role in the series’ third year – from his taking in Thea to an expected reveal of how he survived the Season 1 finale. Now, speaking with Zap2It, Barrowman affirms that he knows much more than he’s able to discuss about Merlyn’s future. “Oh yeah, I know lots. But if I told you, I’d have to send somebody out there to kill you.” The actor follows that with, “I know some of what’s going to happen. And for ‘Arrow’ fans, it’s…

With DC’s next animated movie set for a late summer release, promotion for Batman: Assault on Arkham is underway. Via @SuperPRGuy, a new image from the film set in the Arkham video game universe has been unveiled. It features the Joker, who is voiced by Troy Baker. Baker previously voiced the character in last year’s Arkham Origins, and in Assault on Arkham, the Clown Prince of Crime has a pivotal role in bringing Batman to Arkham, thanks to Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn. We also have another still from the movie teasing The Riddler, voiced by Matthew Gray Gubler (Alvin and the Chipmunks). Stay tuned for more news on this installment as…

As we get closer to the fall premiere of The CW’s next DC television series, The Flash, we have some new tidbits for the highly anticipated pilot. According to TV Guide‘s Natalie Abrams, those who expected Reverse-Flash to be behind Nora Allen’s death in the Arrow spin-off will not be disappointed. This idea, ripped straight from the comics, was further cemented by the recently released trailer, which teases Barry’s greatest nemesis. Additionally, Abrams teases the reveal of other villainous forces at the end of the pilot. “Ever since “The Scientist,” where Barry talked about a blur, not his father, being the real culprit behind his mother’s death, savvy comic book fans…

A while back, John Wesley Shipp – who starred as Barry Allen in the 1990s The Flash television series – was cast in an unspecified role in The CW’s modern take on the Scarlet Speedster, which spins off from Arrow. The actor was more recently spotted in the new show’s trailer, leading to speculation that he’s the father of Grant Gustin’s Barry. Now, The Hollywood Reporter confirms that Shipp is indeed playing Henry Allen in CW’s The Flash. The character, who was wrongfully accused of murdering wife Nora Allen and is in prison, makes his debut in the series’ pilot, and will serve as a recurring role throughout the series.…