One month after welcoming ‘Sons of Anarchy’ star Donal Logue to its cast, FOX‘s forthcoming series ‘Gotham’ has welcomed Jada Pinkett Smith to its line up this year, enlisting the actress to serve as one its villains.
Based on DC characters from Bob Kane‘s ‘Batman’, the series will explore the genesis of Commissioner James Gordon, set to be introduced as a charismatic rookie detective living in a crime-ridden Gotham City.
Called on to portray sadistic thug ‘Fish Mooney‘, Jada‘s role will place her alongside ‘Blue Juice’ actor Sean Pertwee and ‘All Good Things’ actress Zabryna Guevara, who signed up to play Sarah Essen Gordon, first introduced in ‘Batman #405.’
Detailing Smith’s role in the series, Deadline shares: