Dawson joins a star-studded cast that includes Will Arnett, reprising his role from The LEGO Movie, Zach Galifianakis as the Joker and Michael Cera as Robin the Boy Wonder.
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Lego Batman is scheduled for release February 10, 2017. Is Rosario Dawson the right choice for Batgirl? .
Dawson is starring in season two of Netflix and Marvel’s “Daredevil”, playing Claire Temple.
Barbara Gordon is the 20-something daughter of GCPD Commissioner Jim Gordon and becomes Batgirl despite reluctance from the Dark Knight himself.
Chris McKay is directing the film and it will be written bu Seth Grahame-Smith. Lego Movie helmers Phil Lord and Chris Miller are producing along with Dan Lin and Roy Lee.
The first of the LCU (Lego Cinematic Universe) spinoffs is continuing to slowly build up its voice cast, adding yet another high-profile name.
For decades, Batgirl has been one of the most important characters in the Batman mythos. She’s failed to make it into the DC Cinematic Universe line-up and is no where to be see in the TV universe, even though she’d make an awesome subject for Greg Berlanti.
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Dawson is no stranger to DC voice acting either, playing Wonder Woman in Justice League: Throne of Atlantis and Artemis in Wonder Woman.
