‘Pennyworth’ Reveals First Look At Jack Bannon As Young Alfred In Batman Prequel Series

Epix has released the first look at Jack Bannon as Alfred Pennyworth in the upcoming Batman prequel series Pennyworth.

The Epix series is centered around the DC Comics character before his time as Bruce Wayne’s butler and surrogate father. You can check out the first look at Jack Bannon as Alfred Pennyworth below!

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Based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, the 10-episode, hour-long drama series will follow Alfred Pennyworth as he forms a security company and goes to work with a young billionaire named Thomas Wayne in 1960s London after his time as British SAS soldier.

Gotham showrunner Bruno Heller executive produces the series alongside Danny Cannon, with production taking place at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the United Kingdom. Cannon has also directed the pilot episode of the series.

Pennyworth stars Jack Bannon as Alfred Pennyworth, Paloma Faith as Bet Sykes, Polly Walker as Peggy Sykes and, Jason Flemyng as Lord Hardwood. The series will premiere in 2019.

While Pennyworth may not feature the appearance Batman, DC fans can catch the Caped Crusader next in the final season of Gotham which will finally see David Mazouz’s Bruce Wayne don the cape and cowl.

Gotham continues next week with the episode titled “13 Stitches” and you can read the official synopsis below:

Gordon assembles an unlikely team to protect Gotham from Eduardo Dorrance (guest star Shane West) and his Delta Force. Just as Lee Thompkins resurfaces, Barbara reveals shocking news that will change Gordon’s life forever. Meanwhile, Selina and Penguin team up to outsmart fellow villain Magpie (guest star Sarah Schenkkan) in the all-new “13 Stitches” episode of GOTHAM airing Thursday, Feb. 14 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Gotham stars Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, Donal Logue as Detective Harvey Bullock, Morena Baccarin as Dr. Leslie Thompkins, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth, Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle, Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma/The Riddler, and Chris Chalk as Lucius Fox.

Gotham airs on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. on FOX.

Stay tuned to Heroic Hollywood for the latest news on both Pennyworth and Gotham as we learn it.

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