Something to Muse About: John Stephens

When "Gotham" first reached the end of its first season, word broke that Jada Pinkett-Smith would not be returning as Fish Mooney. Many fans were left outraged by the news that the show's sole WOC lead character would be gone and that the show had seemingly exemplified Hollywood's tone-deaf approach to representation. But now it would seem that in this instance, there was less foul play than usual regarding diversity in media.

Writer John Stephens spoke about the third season of "Gotham" and how a main theme is transformation. While characters like Bruce, Selena, and Jim will each be embarking down notably darker story lines, Fish Mooney and other characters that weren't specified will be cycled in and out of the show's universe. Tune in to the full interview with "Gotham" writer John Stephens here:

With the season finale mere weeks away, Gotham sent a handful of cast and crew to WonderCon to tease the plot developments to come, from the Ogre to more darkness, and more!

Executive producer John Stephens gave insight as to how the writers and producers pick from the wealth of source material, previewed the Ogre, and evaded giving too many spoilers away as to the hot Gotham questions about the Joker and other big DC names.

Ben McKenzie was a good sport in discussing Jim Gordon's rather lacking tendencies in regards to self-preservation, the relationships with both Dr. Thompkins and Barbara, getting diversity in his material, and just how dark these last few episodes will be!

Robin Lord Taylor talks us through developing the physicality of Penguin's limp, bringing to life this legendary character and teased more bloodiness in the season finale.

Cory Michael Smith thoughtfully tells us about the decisions he made in Ed Nygma's mannerisms, why those who have been bullied should not look to Ed as a behavioural model, and what Ed will become as the show carries on.