One of fall’s most anticipated series, Gotham takes a new look at the city that will give rise to the likes of Penguin, Riddler and, of course, the Dark Knight himself. While the show centers on Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie), we meet a ton of other familiar faces in their younger days, including the very notable presence of Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) and Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova).

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The 13-year-old Mazouz is best known for his role as Kiefer Sutherland’s son on Touch, while 15-year-old Bicondova’s background is primarily in dance, but it’s safe to say nothing in their careers has been quite like the spotlight Gotham will put on them.Last month, shortly after the Gotham trailer had played to big cheers at the FOX Upfront event, I had the opportunity to speak to the two young actors about what it was like to play such beloved characters and how they approached portraying them years before they transform into their full costumed identities.I should note that Mazouz was not originally not present as Bicondova and I began speaking, but joined us a couple of minutes in.

Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle in Gotham.

David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne in Gotham.

I was actually pretty shocked, because she's, you know… she's great! But she's not quite Catwoman. She's in the teenage part of her life, so she doesn't really know that she's Catwoman yet. That's a cool part to play.Well, yeah, in a way. It's kind of interesting because she steals so she can survive, but she doesn't steal maliciously, if that makes sense. It's not like she's like, "I'm bored. I'm gonna go steal something." She just needs it, so she steals it.As of right now, since we just shot the pilot, it was more like an introduction, so I haven't officially met Gordon. But as far as I know, further down the road, I think their relationship gets close -- with Gordon and Bruce Wayne.[Editor’s Note: As Bicondova was answering this last question, Mazouz joined us]Yeah, I mean, it's going to be great. Camren's awesome -- well, she's okay.Well, he's okay too! [Laughs]No, Camren's awesome, so if I can do a scene with her, that would be amazing. I don't know where they're going to take the show. I have no idea. I've only read the pilot. I'm interested to see where it all goes too.Well, playing Bruce Wayne sucks. [Laughs] No, let me ask you this question: What 13-year-old boy doesn't want to be Batman?He's the coolest superhero ever. That's what I'll say, and I'm sure you can figure out the rest.

Continue to Page 2 as Mazouz and Bicondova discuss knowing their characters’ future, reaction to the Gotham trailer and more.