Peter Weller To Voice Batman In “The Dark Knight Returns”

Peter Weller, best known for his role as “Robocop” will be the voice of Batman in the DC Comics animated adapation of the Frank Miller classic “The Dark Knight Returns.”

“The Dark Knight Returns” will be released in two parts with Part 1 releasing this fall and Part 2 coming in early 2013.

Weller will be joined by Ariel Winter as Robin, Wade Williams as Two-Face/Harvey Dent, and Michael McKean as Dr. Wolper.

Jay Oliva will be directing, he has previously directed “Green Lantern: Emerald Knights” and episodes of Cartoon Network’s “Young Justice”. Bruce Timm will be the executive producer on the project.

For those of you unfamiliar with “The Dark Knight Returns” (shame on you), it tells the story of Batman’s re-emergence after 10 years, having quit crimefighting in the wake of Jason Todd’s death. Batman comes out of retirement to save the now dystopian Gotham from decay and lawlessness. With the help of a new, female Robin, Batman ends the threat of the mutant gangs that have overrun the city and confronts two of his greatest enemies. He must also face Superman in a battle that only one will survive.

SOURCE: Comicbookresource