Doom Patrol: Timothy Dalton To Star In DC Universe Drama
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Timothy Dalton is the latest addition to DC Universe's forthcoming Titan follow-up, Doom Patrol.
Per Deadline, the actor has been tapped to lead the cast of the superhero drama series.
He will play the Doom Patrol’s leader, Dr. Niles “The Chief” Caulder.
Dalton is a seasoned TV and movie veteran who has had roles on Penny Dreadful, Chuck, and Toy Story.
"Doom Patrol is a reimagining of one of DC’s strangest group of outcasts: Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Woman and Crazy Jane. Led by the mysterious Dr. Niles Caulder, they’re called into action by the ultimate hero for the digital age, Cyborg," reads the official description of the series.
Related: Doom Patrol Casts Brendan Fraser as Robotman
"Banding together these rejects find themselves on a mission that will take them to the weirdest and most unexpected corners of the DC Universe."
Dalton joins a cast that already includes, Diane Guerrero (Orange is the New Black), Brendan Fraser (The Mummy), April Bowlby (Two and a Half Men) and Alan Tudyk (Firefly).
Doom Patrol has yet to get a premiere date on DC Universe. The streaming service itself has yet to launch and will be called to action on September 15 aka Batman Day.
Titans will begin airing weekly from October 12.
Related: DC Universe: When Does It Launch?
“DC Universe is so much more than a streaming service. It’s a welcoming place for everyone to immerse themselves in their own level of DC fandom, with the epic characters, stories, and experiences they have come to expect from DC,” Jim Lee, the chief creative officer of DC Entertainment, said in a statement earlier this year about the service.
“We are investing in and creating original, high-quality shows including the new Titans series, and curating the most beloved nostalgic content, while at the same time elevating the comic reading experience to new heights. Nothing this robust has ever been offered to fans before.”
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