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Macdonald's Gotham accent slip on Lanterns set
27 Aug
Summary
- Kelly Macdonald reveals her character is from Gotham City.
- She almost used a Gotham accent inspired by The Penguin.
- Lanterns is part of the DC universe but not The Penguin's world.
Actress Kelly Macdonald shared a significant backstory element for her character, Sheriff Kerry, in HBO's Lanterns: she hails from Gotham City. This reveal was met with excitement by Macdonald, who compared it to discovering a royal lineage.
During the shoot for Lanterns, Macdonald found herself watching "The Penguin" and admits to nearly adopting a Gotham-esque accent for her role. She recalled realizing she was overdoing the accent while practicing lines in her trailer, needing to dial it back upon direction.
While Lanterns is set within the broader DC universe, it operates in a distinct continuity from "The Penguin," which is part of Matt Reeves' "Batman Epic Crime Saga." The series also connects to the upcoming film "Clayface."
Jason Ritter, who plays Macdonald's husband, also expressed excitement about the interconnectedness of the DC universe, noting the presence of Gotham and Metropolis within the show's context.
New episodes of Lanterns are set to premiere on HBO and stream on HBO Max.
