Naya Rivera to Posthumously Play Catwoman in ‘Batman: The

Late “Glee” star Naya Rivera is voicing the position of Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) within the upcoming animated DC film “Batman: The Long Halloween,” primarily based on the hit graphic novel. Rivera completed recording her position earlier than she handed away final July.

“Supernatural” veteran Jensen Ackles is voicing Bruce Wayne/Batman within the animated movie. Ackles beforehand voiced Jason Todd aka the Red Hood in 2010’s “Batman: Under the Red Hood.” The animated movie is because of be launched this spring.

“Batman: The Long Halloween” was written by Jeph Loeb with artwork by Time Sale and ran for 13 points within the Batman books from 1996-97. The story centered on Batman, early in his crime-fighting profession, and a killer often called Holiday who terrorized Gotham City and struck as soon as a month. The story went on to encourage Christopher Nolan, who drew closely from the story in his “Dark Knight” trilogy. Matt Reeves’ upcoming “The Batman” starring Robert Pattinson, apparently additionally drew inspiration from “Batman: The Long Halloween.”

Along with Rivera and Ackles, the animated movie additionally stars Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Titus Welliver as Carmine Falcone, David Dastmalchian as Calendar Man, Troy Baker as Joker, Amy Landecker as Barbara Gordon, Julie Nathanson as Gilda Dent, Jack Quaid as Alberto, Fred Tatasciore as Solomon Grundy and Alastair Duncan as Alfred.

Rivera was reported lacking on July 8, 2020 after her 4-year-old son, Josey, was discovered alone on a ship on Lake Piru. The boy instructed authorities Rivera had jumped into the water however didn’t come again up. After a prolonged search hindered by visibility points, a physique was recovered six days into the restoration effort.

The Hollywood Reporter first reported the information of Rivera’s position.