The relative newcomer will appear in the Fox drama's pilot episode as Edward Nygma - a 'brilliant but socially awkward forensic scientist' destined to become the supervillain - while reports suggest he may be upgraded to a series regular.
The hunky actor confirmed the exciting news via his Facebook fan page after it was first reported by Deadline.com on Tuesday.
Riddle me this... Relative newcomer Cory Michael
Smith has landed the role of Edward Nygma - aka The Riddler - in the
upcoming Batman prequel Gotham, which is currently shooting its pilot
episode in New York City
'GOTHAM. The Prequel to Batman, and the Origin Stories for the Super-Villains!'
While many people won't recognise the tall, dark and handsome newcomer, that's all about to change, with roles alongside Bill Murray and Frances McDormand in the upcoming four-part HBO miniseries Olive Kitteridge, as well as the film Carol, with Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Sarah Paulson.
Leading man material: The tall, dark and
handsome actor will soon be seen in the four-part HBO miniseries Olive
Kitteridge, as well as the film Carol, with Cate Blanchett, while he
appeared in Camp X-Ray and on Broadway's Breakfast At Tiffany's
Off the market? The hunk is reported to be
dating his Broadway co-star, Game Of Thrones beauty Emilia Clarke, after
the pair were spotted getting cosy at Vanity Fair's Oscars afterparty
on March 2 - pictured here together in March 2013
In early March, it was reported that the actor was dating his Broadway co-star, Game Of Thrones beauty Emilia Clarke, after the pair were spotted getting cosy at Vanity Fair's Oscars afterparty.
The stunning 25-year-old gave a stirring performance as Holly Golightly in the Truman Capote play
- a role made famous by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film of the same name.
Treading the boards together: The couple gave a
stirring performance in the Truman Capote play as Fred and Holly
Golightly, with their on-stage chemistry said to have spilled into their
real life
Shoot out! Gotham stars Ben McKenzie (near left)
and Donal Logue were spotted filming scenes for the Fox series' pilot
episode in New York City on March 26, in their roles as Detective James
Gordon and Detective Harvey Bullock, respectively
Jada Pinkett Smith has also been shooting scenes as 'sadistic gangster boss and nightclub owner' Fish Mooney, complete with cropped black locks featuring an eye-catching blood red dip-dyed fringe.
Thirteen-year-old David Mazouz takes on the role of Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, though producers have been quick to confirm that the series will centre on Gordon and not the young Batman-in-the-making.
Here comes trouble! On March 17, Robin Taylor
shot scenes in character as Oswald Cobblepot, otherwise known as
Batman's supreme nemesis The Penguin
Ready to roll: Jada Pinkett Smith arrived to the
set on March 25 looking chic and sophisticated, before undergoing a
complete transformation to play 'sadistic gangster boss and nightclub
owner' Fish Mooney, complete with cropped black locks featuring a red
dip-dyed fringe
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