Multiple outlets are reporting this evening that Ewan McGregor has joined the cast of Birds of Prey. As was previously rumoured, he'll be taking on the role of Batman villain, Black Mask. While we don't know how this version of the villain will differ to his comic book counterpart, it's safe to assume that he'll be causing problems in Gotham City which grab the attention of this team.
McGregor joins a cast which includes Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jurnee Smollet-Bell as Black Canary, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress. Rosie Perez, meanwhile, will be starring as Renee Montoya and a release date of February 7th, 2020 has been set.
Black Mask first appeared in 1985 in Batman #386. He's often clashed with the Dark Knight since then and was responsible for murdering the female Robin, Stephanie Brown. With any luck, this version of Black Mask will end up wearing his mask and Warner Bros. won't worry too much about comparisons being made to Captain America baddie the Red Skull.
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