It's been confirmed this afternoon that British actor Ben Aldridge has been cast as Thomas Wayne, the co-lead of Epix drama series Pennyworth. The Batman prequel is being developed by Gotham producers Bruno Heller and director Danny Cannon and is set to begin shooting in the UK this week.
The ten-episode series revolves around Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon), a former British SAS soldier in his 20’s, who forms a security company and goes to work with a young billionaire Thomas Wayne, who’s not yet Bruce’s father, in 1960s London. Aldridge’s Thomas Wayne is said to be a young, fresh-faced billionaire hailing from the east coast of the United States.
He's described as confident and extremely disciplined who meets an unlikely business partner in Alfred Pennyworth. What follows will be the story of how Alfred goes from the badass head of a security company to...his best friend's butler?! It's an odd premise and one which may or may not interest fans.
Aldridge is perhaps best known for starring in BBC drama Our Girl but his other credits include Fleabag and Paris Song. Do you think he's a good choice for the father of Batman? Share your thoughts below.
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