Michael Chiklis Joins Cast Of ‘Gotham’ For Season 2

Looks like Gotham PD has a new Chief running the show! Emmy award winner Michael Chiklis joins the cast of Gotham for season 2 as Captain Nathaniel Barnes.

TVLine broke the story this morning. From the Gotham show producers, it sounds as if the rough and tumble Vic Mackey from The Shield will be joining the show.

He lands on the GCPD like a tornado, ripping out the dead wood of Gotham’s police force. He is a law and order zealot; unafraid of making enemies – on either side of the law. For Gordon (Ben McKenzie), Barnes 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.

Take note that this character appears to have been created purely for the show, as I (and most of the collective internet) cannot find ANY references to Nathaniel Barnes in any regards to Batman. This is going to be a huge positive for the writers of the show. An original character that they can weave into the narrative is going to bolster the already rich library of characters.

Season 2 of Gotham premieres September 21st.