21 Perfect Superhero Movie Casting Choices That Nailed Their Characters

9. Gary Oldman As James Gordon - The Dark Knight Trilogy

Warner Brothers.
Warner Brothers.

Out of all the things Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy got right, its supporting cast may just be its best. Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and of course, Gary Oldman all brought their A-Game to the roles of Alfred Pennyworth, Lucius Fox and James Gordon respectively.

If I was to rank any as being the standout however, it'd be Oldman without a doubt.Over the course of three films we got to see a fantastic character-arc for not just Batman, but for Jim as well.

Oldman nails both the look and the essence of the character too, which only makes his oft-reported disdain for that part among others even more lamentable.

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