, the next DC Universe Original Animated Movie, will premiere at WonderCon Anaheim, with both a screening of the film itself and a post-film panel discussion.Son of Batman will be the sixth DC Animated Movie premiere at WonderCon, following Justice League: The New Frontier in 2008, Wonder Woman in 2009, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights in 2011, Superman vs. The Elite in 2012, and Superman Unbound in 2013.In Son of Batman, Batman learns he has a son, Damian—and to further complicate matters, the mother is Talia al Ghul, daughter of one of his most dreaded enemies, Ra’s Al Ghul. When the odds quickly turn against Batman and Damian, the Dark Knight must become both father and mentor to the aggressive, agile new Robin. Together they form an uneasy alliance to try and thwart the criminal enterprise of Deathstroke and his army of ninja man-bats before there are international consequences.Primetime television stars Jason O’Mara (Terra Nova, Vegas) and Stuart Allan (Grey’s Anatomy), the voices of Batman/Bruce Wayne and Damian, respectively, unite with several television greats to fashion these famed animated roles. Adding to the celebrity-laden voice cast is Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds) as Deathstroke, Morena Baccarin (Homeland) as Talia, Xander Berkeley (Nikita) as Langstrom, David McCallum (NCIS) as Alfred, Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Revolution) as Ra’s Al Ghul, Sean Maher (Firefly) as Nightwing/Dick Grayson, and Bruce Thomas (Kyle XY) as Gordon.Son of Batman is based on the graphic novel Batman and Son, by writer Grant Morrison and artist Andy Kubert.WonderCon Anaheim takes place April 18-20.Son of Batman will be released into stores on May 6.
