The spotlight shines on far more than the core trio of iconic stars ofBatman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. With the likes of primetime television veteransSteven WeberandThomas Lennonleading the way, the full-lengthanimated feature filmboasts a supporting cast of notable voices from across all entertainment mediums and some of the best-loved animated properties. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has also released five new photos offering our first look at new characters in the animated movie.
Adam West(Batman),Burt Ward(Robin) andJulie Newmar(Catwoman) own top billing, butWeber(Wings,iZombie,NCIS: New Orleans) andLennon(The Odd Couple,Reno 911!) - as trustworthy butler Alfred Pennyworth and Chief O’Hara, respectively - headline an impressive array of actors who were excited to give voice to a role in a Batman film. In addition to Weber and Lennon, the cast includesJeff Bergmanas the Joker and the revered Announcer.Bergmanis well known as a voice of Bugs Bunny for more than a quarter of a century on series likeWabbit: A Looney Tunes Production,The Looney Tunes ShowandTiny Toon Adventures, and has provided a wide variety of impressions of live and animated celebrities (from Fred Flintstone and Homer Simpson to John Goodman and Paul Sorvino) forFamily Guy.
The cast also includesWilliam Salyersas The Penguin.Salyersis the actor behind the beloved Rigby in the longtime animated hitThe Regular Show, and has voiced characters in wildly popular video games like Mass Effect 2 & 3, and Fallout 4.Wally Wingerthas also come aboard to voice The Riddler. Wingert, an avidBatman ‘66 fan, has been featured as Cubot forSonic Boom, a regular in popular anime series likeBleachandNaruto: Shippuden, and has voiced a plethora of characters (fromAustin PowerstoThe Grinch) for theFamily Guyanimated series. He maintains a strong connection to the Dark Knight as the voice of Edward Nigma/The Riddler for theBatman: Arkhamseries of video games.
The cast is rounded out byLynne Marie Stewartas Aunt Harriett,Jim Wardas Commissioner Gordon andSirena Irwinas TV show host Miranda Moore.Stewartburst on the entertainment scene in the 1970s with roles inAmerican Graffiti,MAS*HandLaverne & Shirley. Most recently seen in hit films (Bridesmaids) and TV series (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Stewart holds a particular affection in the hearts ofPee-wee Hermanfans for her recurring role in thePaul Reubenscharacter’s films and TV series as Miss Yvonne.Wardhas provided voices for hundreds of animated films, TV series and video games, including multiple roles forBen 10, and as Captain Qwark forRatchet & Clank. He is well known for voicing Chet Ubetcha onThe Fairly Oddparents, and Professor Charles Xavier inWolverine and the X-Men.Irwinis a regular contributor on the ever-popularSpongeBob SquarePantsanimated series, and has made a pair of notable voice “appearances” in the DC Universe Original MoviesJustice League: Throne of AtlantisandSuperman: Unbound.
Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment,Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaderscomes to movie theaters for three exclusive showings on Monday, October 10 at 2:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. local time. The following day - Tuesday, October 11 - the film will be available to own on Digital HD, and thenBatman: Return of the Caped Crusadersarrives November 1 fromWarner Bros. Home Entertainmenton Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. In addition, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will host the World Premiere of Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders this Thursday, October 6 atNew York Comic Con.
It’s back to the 1960s as Batman and Robin spring into action when Gotham City is threatened by a quartet of Batman’s most fiendish foes - Penguin, The Joker, Riddler andCatwoman. The four Super-Villains have combined their wicked talents to hatch a plot so nefarious that the Dynamic Duo will need to go to outer space (and back) to foil their arch enemies and restore order in Gotham City. It’s a truly fantastic adventure that will pit good against evil, good against good, evil against evil … and feature two words that exponentially raise the stakes for both sides: Replicator Ray. Holy Multiplication Tables!
Rick Morales(LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Cosmic Clash) directs from a script byMichael Jelenic(Teen Titans Go!) andJames Tucker(Justice League vs. Teen Titans).TuckerandJelenicalso serve as Supervising Producer and Producer, respectively, on the film.Sam Registeris Executive Producer.Benjamin MelnikerandMichael Uslanare Executive Producers. Take a look at the new photos below fromBatman: Return of the Caped Crusaders, before it hits theaters for one night only one week from today.
