J. K. Simmons in talks to return as Commissioner Gordon in 'Batgirl' movie
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Academy award-winning actor J. K. Simmons is currently in negotiations to reprise the role of classic Batman character Commissioner James Gordon in 'Batgirl', which is Warner Bros.' feature for HBO Max that is casting up swiftly.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, breakout star Leslie Grace nabbed the titular role last week. 'Bad Boys for Life' filmmakers Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are directing from a script penned by Christina Hodson, the DC mainstay behind 'Birds of Prey' and the upcoming 'The Flash'. Kristin Burr is producing 'Batgirl'. Plot details for the feature are being kept under wraps, but the project is looking to be released in 2022 on the WarnerMedia streaming service.Gordon is one of the oldest and best-known characters in the Batman universe, having first shown up in the Dark Knight's initial appearance in Detective Comics No. 27, in 1939. Also Read - Jamie Lee Curtis reveals her youngest child is transgenderMore Related News