Gotham is looking to go out in style for its final season, and that includes bringing in the iconic DC villain Bane.

Shane West has been cast in the role – which was played, of course, by Tom Hardy in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight movie trilogy. The show is currently shooting season 5, and as a result, we have our first glimpse at what the baddie will look like on TV.

He looks menacing, to say the least:

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In addition to the on-set look, Fox has also released a promotional photo of Bane (via Entertainment Weekly):

Showrunner John Stephens said that he'd been waiting a long time before he was able to get the rights to use Bane.

"If you ask and you plead and you beg enough, and your show isn't continuing, they give it to you," he quipped.

In the comics, Bane famously breaks Batman's back, an event which was recreated in Christopher Nolan's movie The Dark Knight Rises. David Mazouz plays Bruce Wayne in the Gotham TV series.

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Related: Gotham season 4 is now available on Netflix in the UK

Teasing the arrival of a Harley Quinn-esque character, Stephens recently confirmed Jeremiah will soon get a girlfriend "who dresses in a multi-coloured fashion".

"I wouldn't describe it as a healthy relationship," he added, "[and] she likes roller skates."

Gotham airs on FOX in the US and E4 in the UK, where seasons 1-4 are also available on demand via Netflix.

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