Often with Marvel and DC films, a lot of the solid is comprised of characters who originate from the unique supply materials. However now and again, there’s room to incorporate brand-new creations, and in Batman: The Doom That Got here to Gotham’s case, that character is Kai Li Cain, considered one of Bruce Wayne’s wards. Should you’re questioning why this unique character was included within the newest of the direct-to-video animated DC films, author Jase Ricci and director Sam Liu opened up about her origins whereas talking with CinemaBlend.
Primarily based off the same-named “Elseworlds” miniseries from Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, Richard Tempo,Troy Nixey and Dennis Janke, Batman: The Doom That Got here to Gotham takes place within the Twenties and follows David Giuntoli’s Bruce Wayne returning to Gotham Metropolis to research and fight supernatural forces threatening his house. Uncharted and You actress Tati Gabrielle voices Kai Li Cain, who fills the position that Tim Drake occupied within the unique comedian, although she has extra to do on this adaptation due to being the secondary protagonist. Inquisitive about how Kai Li got here to be, I first requested Jase Ricci how he went about creating her, and he answered:
For many who don’t know lots about Batman, Carrie Kelley was the younger lady who turned the brand new Robin within the alternate continuity miniseries Batman: The Darkish Knight Returns, and later reappeared within the sequels Batman: The Darkish Knight Strikes Once more and The Darkish Knight III: The Grasp Race. Cassandra Cain has been been a part of the principle DC Comics continuity since 1999 and, together with succeeding Barbara Gordon as Batgirl in 2001, has additionally passed by the identities Kasumi, Black Bat and Orphan. So for the film model of Batman: The Doom That Got here to Gotham, it was determined to mash these younger girls collectively into Kai Li Cain not simply to assist diversify the lineup of “Robins,” but in addition to offer that newcomer perspective to each how Bruce Wayne is and coming to Gotham for the primary time.
Kai Li Cain is considered one of three youths that Batman: The Doom That Got here to Gotham’s Bruce Wayne takes beneath his wing, the opposite two being Dick Grayson (similar to the unique comedian) and Sanjay “Jay” Tawde, a revamped model of Jason Todd. Now realizing that Sam Liu performed a key position in arising with Kai Li, I later inquired with the director about his connection to the character. Right here’s what he needed to say:
So now we all know the story behind how Kai Li Cain was created, and though she’s an amalgamation of Carrie Kelley and Cassandra Cain, I’ll be curious to see if this particular character is later included in different DC initiatives. As for what awaits Kai Li in Batman: The Doom That Got here to Gotham, you’ll simply want to observe the film for your self to study that, though there may be an amusing second the place she’s clearly not amused by the drunken antics of Oliver Queen, voiced by Christopher Gorham. The film’s voice solid additionally consists of David Giuntoli as Bruce Wayne/Batman (he beforehand voiced the character in Batman: Soul of the Dragon), John DiMaggio as James Gordon, Patrick Fabian (of Higher Name Saul and “The One Piece is actual!” fame) as Harvey Dent, Brian George as Alfred Pennyworth and David Dastmalchian as Grendon, amongst many others.
Following its world premiere this previous Friday at WonderCon and Anaheim, Batman: The Doom That Got here to Gotham shall be launch by Warner Bros. Dwelling Leisure on Digital, 4K Combo Pack and Blu-ray Tuesday, March 28. Stream loads of different animated DC choices with an HBO Max subscription, and maintain your eyes peeled on CinemaBlend for information on upcoming DC films.