James Purefoy joins Pennyworth

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The Hap and Leonard alum, who's coming off a recurring role on Sex Education, will play Captain Gulliver Troy, Alfred Pennyworth's former SAS Captain who's described as "a charismatic, cultured brute and a powerful man of appetites – whether that be drink, women or danger." Purefoy is one of five new series regulars for Season 2 of the Epix Batman prequel series.