Michael Chiklis Joins GOTHAM
Michael Chiklis of The Shield and American Horror Story: Freak Show is the latest addition to Fox's Gotham. Variety reports that he will take on the role of Captain Nathaniel Barnes, who will be a regular on the series. The character was described in a statement by Gotham producers:
“Barnes lands on the Gotham City Police Department like a tornado, ripping out the dead wood of the city’s police force. He is a law-and-order zealot; unafraid of making enemies on either side of the law. For Gordon (Ben McKenzie) he is a hero and a mentor, someone with whom he can share the burden of heroism. Captain Barnes proves himself to be a strong ally to Gordon, but one day he will make an equally powerful enemy.”
It's good to hear that Gordon is going to have backup and support he needs from Barnes to help clean up the street of Gotham. Chiklis is a great actor, and this a perfect role for him to take on in the show. It's great that he's been cast in it!
The series returns for its second season on September 25th at 8pm.