Apparently WB's next DC Comics anime will be a two-part adaptation of the classic Frank Miller story Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. The following cast has been announced.
Batman/Bruce Wayne: Peter Weller (Robocop, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension)
Robin/Carrie Kelly: Ariel Winter (Modern Family)
Two-Face/Harvey Dent: Wade Williams (Prison Break)
Dr. Wolper: Michael McKean (This Is Spinal Tap, Clue)
Veteran actor David Selby (the television seriesDark Shadows and Falcon Crest) was also announced as part of the cast, but has yet to be officially tied to a role.
The animation still release thus far do seem to have captured the essence of Frank Miller's style in the 1980s, while still giving everything a more stream-lined appearance typical to Anime in general and the recent Warner Brothers produced DC Comics anime in particular.
No word yet on who will be playing Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth of The Joker but expect the fanboys to have started pestering Mark Hamill about two hours ago. :)
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