With just over two months left untilBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicehits theaters, we’re learning new bits and pieces about the cast and the story every day. Earlier today, theIMDB Twitterfeed revealed thatThe Walking DeadstarLauren Cohanhas been added to the cast list, with the site revealing that she will play none other than Martha Wayne,Bruce Wayne’s mother. In related news, a new video for this highly-anticipated superhero adventure has debuted at the film’sofficial website.
It isn’t known how significant a roleLauren Cohanhas as Martha Wayne, but it has long been speculated thatBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicewill have a flashback scene featuring the death of Bruce Wayne’s parents. Jeffrey Dean Morgan has already been confirmed to play Bruce’s father, Thomas Wayne, which is ironic since the actor will be joiningThe Walking Deadat the end of this current season, portraying the iconic villainNegan.
Following his titanic struggle against General Zod, Metropolis has been razed to the ground and Superman is the most controversial figure in the world. While for many he is still an emblem of hope, a growing number of people consider him a threat to humanity, seeking justice for the chaos he has brought to Earth. As far as Bruce Wayne is concerned, Superman is clearly a danger to society.Batman fears for the future of the world with such a reckless power left ungoverned, and so he dons his mask and cape to rightSuperman’s wrongs. The rivalry between them is furious, fueled by bitterness and vengeance, and nothing can dissuade them from waging this war. However, a dark new threat arises in the form of a third man: one who has a power greater than either of them to endanger the world and cause total destruction.
From directorZack SnydercomesBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Oscar winnerBen Affleck(Argo) as Batman/Bruce Wayne andHenry Cavillas Superman/Clark Kent in the characters' first big-screen pairing. The film also stars Oscar nomineesAmy Adams(American Hustle) as Lois Lane,Jesse Eisenberg(The Social Network) as Lex Luthor,Diane Lane(Unfaithful) as Martha Kent, andLaurence Fishburne(What’s Love Got to Do with It) as Perry White; Oscar winnersJeremy Irons(Reversal of Fortune) as Alfred, andHolly Hunter(The Piano) as Senator Finch; andGal Gadotas Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.Zack Snyderdirected from a screenplay written byChris TerrioandDavid S. Goyer, based on characters from DC Comics, including Batman, created by Bob Kane withBill Finger, and Superman, created byJerry SiegelandJoe Shuster. The film is produced byCharles RovenandDeborah Snyder, withWesley Coller,Geoff JohnsandDavid S. Goyerserving as executive producers.
Lauren Cohanwill return as Maggie in the back half ofThe Walking Dead Season 6, which debuts Sunday, February 14. The actress will also be seen on the big screen this weekend withThe Boy, where she stars alongsideRupert Evans, Ben Robson and Diana Hardcastle. While we wait for more details on the actress' role as Martha Wayne, take a look at IMDB’s tweet below, announcing the casting news.
