The CW Orders Gotham Knights Pilot
The CW is officially moving forward with Gotham Knights, a new series from the producers of Batwoman that just got a pilot order. Pilot season is fully underway as network executives begin to look at new programming to add to their line-ups. For The CW, it is becoming a tradition to continue adding a new DC Comics drama pretty much every season. As other Arrowverse shows get closer to their inevitable conclusions, the network is not wasting any time finding new characters to bring to the screen from the DC Universe.
In late 2021, The CW revealed that they were developing a Gotham Knights series. From Batwoman's Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux, and Natalie Abrams, Gotham Knights would revolve around Bruce Wayne's rebellious adopted son as he bands together with the children of Batman's villains when they get framed for the Dark Knight's murder. The team must band together to clear their names while also becoming Gotham's new protectors. Despite coming from the Batwoman team, the project is not being eyed as a spinoff, but rather a standalone drama.
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Almost three months after its initial announcement, The CW, which is currently reportedly up for sale, has officially given Gotham Knights a pilot order, with Fiveash, Stoteraux as executive producers and Abrams attached as co-executive producer. Greg Berlanti, who is the Arrowverse mastermind, is also executive producing alongside Berlanti Productions' Sarah Schechter and David Madden. According to The Wrap, Danny Cannon, from Gotham, Pennyworth, will both direct and executive produce the pilot. The announcement did not come with any further character details, which will probably be revealed once casting
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