15 Facts About "Gotham"

Gotham tells the story of the rise of Batman and the other heroes and villains in Gotham city. It’s dark, it’s gritty and we get to see our favorite characters before they become iconic. With such a popular show, there’s bound to be some neat behind-the-scenes trivia for fans like us. From neat tie-ins to downright law breaking to adding new characters, here are some fascinating things about Gotham.

1. It’s hard to peg just when Gotham takes place. The feel is 1970s, but the technology is 1990s-2010s… and the characters dress like it’s the 1950s.

The appeal of Gotham, I suppose!

2. During one of his stunts, Ben McKenzie (who plays Gordon) crashed into a concrete pillar and split his head open. He posted the whole thing to Instagram looking quite pleased!

3. To keep his limp consistent, Robin Lord Taylor (who plays Penguin) places a bottle cap in his right shoe, making him just uncomfortable enough to walk with a limp.

It’s an old Hollywood trick that’s been used for decades!

4. In Wayne manor, there’s a bust of William Shakespeare – the same bust that was used to open the secret passageway to the Batcave in the 1960s TV show.

Holy tie-in, Batman!