The newest sneak peek forBatman: Caped Crusadertook a different approach when it came to promoting its upcoming animated TV series. Rather than showing snippets of the iconic Dark Knight and his adversaries, the teaser takes the opportunity to “unveil the heroes and villains” of Gotham, by listing several of the major cast members for the show, and showcasing who will play this newest iteration of Batman.
The teaser was released on Prime Video’s social media channels, where it starts with a monologue narrated by Batman. Up to this point, the cast for the upcoming superhero series hasn’t been revealed yet, and now we finally know who will be lending their vocal talents to the highly anticipated animated series. The video ends withHamish Linklater, known for his role inMidnight Mass, revealing that he is Batman.
Batman: Caped Crusaderwas originally slated to be released on Max, but wascanceled in 2022 for unspecified reasons. Fortunately, unlike other DC projects that were shelved by Warner Bros Discovery, the newBatmanseries wasallowed to be shopped to other streaming platforms, like Netflix and Apple TV+. Eventually, it found a new home on Prime Video, anda second season has already been announced.
Who Will Star in ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’?
Batman: Caped Crusaderwill feature notable voice actors, includingFuturama’sJohn DiMaggioandSpongebob Squarepants’Tom Kenny.A press release also revealed who some of the newly announced cast will be playing in the series, includingWednesday’sChristina Riccias Catwoman/Selina Kyle,Gotham’sJamie Chungas Harley Quinn,andHarley Quinn’sDiedrich Baderas Two-face/Harvey Dent.
A handful of actors who appeared in various DC projects in the past will play a role in this show as well. Those includeMy Adventures with Superman’sReid Scott,andBatman: The Dark Knight Returns' Gary Anthony Williams.Notable actors were also mentioned in the teaser, featuringPercy Jackson and the Olympians’Toby Stephens,Ghostbusters AfterlifestarMcKenna Grace,and9-1-1: Lone Star’sMichelle C. Bonilla.
Also joining Linklater in the upcoming Batman animated series areAll For Mankind’s Dan Donohue,The Crown’sJason Watkins,The Loud House’sEric Morgan Stuart,The Equalizer’sKrystal Joy Brown, andTarzan’sMinnie Driver.The sneak peek teased that there are many more who will be joining in this new Batman story, but those names have yet to be revealed.
Batman: Caped Crusaderwill premiere on Prime Video on August 16, 2025. Stay tuned at Collider for further updates.
Batman: Caped Crusader
In Gotham City, where corruption and crime are rampant, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne transforms into Batman following a personal tragedy. His relentless pursuit of justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but also spawns deadly consequences. This series reimagines Batman’s mythology through the creative lenses of J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm.
