HEROES' Milo Ventimiglia Joins The Cast Of GOTHAM

HEROES' Milo Ventimiglia Joins The Cast Of GOTHAM

This just in: Former Heroes actor Milo Ventimiglia has joined the cast of Fox's Batman origin series in a major recurring role. We now know The Joker will be showing up in Gotham sooner than we thought -- could that be who he's playing? Click on to find out!

By MarkCassidy - Feb 04, 2015 02:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Gotham
Source: Warner Bros. TV

Though there is some speculation that Ventimiglia's character could eventually become The Joker, that's not who he's starting off as. Warner Bros. TV has has announced that the former Heroes actor will play a seductive serial killer named Jason Lennon, aka “the Ogre.” This is not the established DC Comics character of the same name, but an original creation for the show. Lennon is described as a "killer who has been preying on the young women of Gotham for nearly a decade, luring them into his web and confronting them with a series of “tests” as he searches for his perfect mate. When the women fail to live up to his impossible standard, Lennon disposes of them quickly and viciously." The press release also mentions that the Ogre will have a "major, multiple-episode recurring arc", and that "his obsessions, combined with Gordon’s determination to bring him down, send both Gordon and Lennon — and those around them — on a course toward tragedy." Interesting addition I'm asure you'll agree. Expect Ventimiglia to debut in episode 19 of Gotham.

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Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 2/4/2015, 2:57 PM
He'd be a good TV Joker.
batz11
batz11 - 2/4/2015, 2:59 PM
Damn, I'm like 4 eps behind, time to binge...
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 2/4/2015, 3:01 PM
@Ror

David Beckham and Henry Cavill to bring some brawn to the BAFTA Awards as they are confirmed as presenters at the star-studded bash

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2939334/David-Beckham-Henry-Cavill-confirmed-presenters-BAFTA-Awards.html
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 2/4/2015, 3:02 PM
"Add a little madness to an already great & intense show."

Joker is that you?



You've come a long way Mr.Petrelli.
LMB10
LMB10 - 2/4/2015, 3:03 PM
So they cast the Punisher in Gotham

Interesting
ElDarkside
ElDarkside - 2/4/2015, 3:05 PM
Man this guy was great in heroes...well until they nerfed his powers cuz they didn't want someone to be on the same level as Sylar.

I especially loved the future versions of his character. Really showed his range, since he was sucha puzzy and goody two shoes in the first half of season one.

I am excite!
Calculon
Calculon - 2/4/2015, 3:05 PM
Peter was the worst character on Heroes. He was basically the annoying kid you played with whose power was to have all the powers.
MisterBatfleck
MisterBatfleck - 2/4/2015, 3:06 PM
This guy looked more like the future Batman of this show to me.
COREY6487
COREY6487 - 2/4/2015, 3:06 PM
yawn
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 2/4/2015, 3:07 PM
I think Jollem is right. Who else have they NOT announced on this show?
ElDarkside
ElDarkside - 2/4/2015, 3:10 PM
Just remembered he was amazing in "The Divide" too. What an effed up movie that is but he really carries the movie. It's about ppl trapped in a basement after a nuke attack.

I could def see him playing the character described in the article, just from that role. Man he was creepy. Gives me chills just thinking about the ending...
batesmotel
batesmotel - 2/4/2015, 3:19 PM
I thought Joker was Bruces age.
DerekLake
DerekLake - 2/4/2015, 3:27 PM
He's not the Joker. The description tells us who he is. My guess is that either Barbara or Leslie dies at the end of this arc. Probably Leslie, since that's the chick he cares about at the moment.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 2/4/2015, 3:30 PM
I liked his character in Heroes. He was a little annoying sometimes but I think it was the writing. Hope he's not the Joker
HubbleFunk
HubbleFunk - 2/4/2015, 3:31 PM
"with Gordon’s determination to bring him down, send both Gordon and Lennon — and those around them — on a course toward tragedy."

Tragedy? Someone is going to die? Please be Barbara!
Tiger73
Tiger73 - 2/4/2015, 3:38 PM
Dereklake I would prefer it be Barbara who leaves the show. Her arc feels like a dead end. Leslie is more intriguing and the chemistry is full on. But DC has a habit of making poor decisions in matching the couples up. Like in Flash I think there is more chemistry between Barry and Caitlin than Barry and Iris.
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 2/4/2015, 3:45 PM
Damnit! He needs to be Nightwing in the movies!!!
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 2/4/2015, 3:48 PM
One thing I noticed about the show s they are casting good to great actors in villain roles for 1 or 2 ep. They should try to keep one these actors for at least a 5 episode story arc.
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 2/4/2015, 4:00 PM
Nightwing. ...Terry McGinnis, Joker???
MrMet
MrMet - 2/4/2015, 4:01 PM
The Ogre. The Joker. Sound similar. Maybe the Ogre is a coverup for the Joker? And maybe the Ogre is looking for what will eventually be Harley Quinn in the future?... Idk, just spouting crap. Haven't watched the show yet, lol.
MarkV
MarkV - 2/4/2015, 4:11 PM
I hear the series is great.

To me Joker before Batman = Epic Fail but your milage may vary.
Mike89
Mike89 - 2/4/2015, 4:12 PM
If he were nightwing then by the time bruce becomes batman he'll be in his 50's lol.
darthballz
darthballz - 2/4/2015, 4:42 PM
@ElDarkside - I concur. He was pretty spot on in that role. Definitely eerie.

I also loved him in "That's My Boy". I know it was hated by critics and fans alike but that was the Adam Sandler I grew up listening to on the CD's and I LOVE that movie. Back to what made him the breakaway star of SNL in the 90's. It wasn't his kids-friendly films (which didn't exist in the 90's), his dramatic roles (though I really liked his performance in "Reign O'er Me") or whatever movie we're on now with Drew Barrymore (SHE'S MIIIINNNEEE!!!).

that being said, I'm leading the campaign to have a movie about The Goat!!
darthballz
darthballz - 2/4/2015, 4:42 PM
Rant complete.
Davanzati
Davanzati - 2/4/2015, 5:05 PM
With all of his villains being in theire late twenties/ early thirties, Batman won't have much opposition when he finally grows up.... So many things are wrong with this show, it's just embarassing...
James99201
James99201 - 2/4/2015, 5:08 PM
He has the face shape thats for sure!!!!
DatScarletPimPerNeLL
DatScarletPimPerNeLL - 2/4/2015, 5:29 PM
Future jump...that's the best way to shake things up on Gotham. Milo could be....anyone but who they've made up for him to play. *OR* just go ahead and introduce COURT OF OWLS and let Milo be one of the earlier members.
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 2/4/2015, 5:42 PM
@DatScarletPimPerNeLL - "Future jump...that's the best way to shake things up on Gotham."

I've been saying/hoping for the same thing too.

Just wish Gotham was set in the 70s, 80s or even 90s so they could jump the timeline forward a few times every season or every other season, so it builds towards actual present day. Where now, they'd be timeline jumping into the future. Which could still work. Personally, I just wish they progressed through previous decades rather than future decades.
Darkknight2149
Darkknight2149 - 2/4/2015, 6:09 PM
Ogre from the mainstream Batman comics (pre-New 52):



O.G.R.E. as portrayed in the non-canon Batman re-imagining comic, Batman: Confidential:

DatScarletPimPerNeLL
DatScarletPimPerNeLL - 2/4/2015, 6:12 PM
@ImKennyPowers , It would definitely make it a more interesting show!
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