10 New DC Extended Universe Characters To Look Out For In 2017
3. Commissioner Gordon
Who's Playing Him? J. K. Simmons.
Who's J. K. Simmons? Another vet on this list from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy, Simmons is one of those actors that everybody seems to know and love thanks to over 150 appearances on the big screen and small, and this year alone he's starred in films like Zootopia, Kung Fu Panda 3, The Accountant, and La La Land. And that's not to mention the fact that he's continued to voice J. Jonah Jameson in various animated Marvel projects and had unforgettable roles in shows like Law & Order, The Closer, and Oz.
What's He Appearing In? Justice League.
Why You Should Be Excited: Having Simmons on board is a win for the DCEU, no doubt about it, and even though - like some of the other characters on this list - his turn as Gordon is being debuted in the film ahead of a larger role in the solo Batman film, the mere idea of being able to see what Simmons does with the character and how he makes it his own is an exciting prospect. We've seen countless actors take on the role in some form over the decades, most notably Gary Oldman and Ben McKenzie in recent years, but there's little doubt that Simmons will own the role, hopefully giving the same type of definitive performance he delivered in bringing J. Jonah Jameson to life.