Gotham Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh (Season 2, Episode 3)
TV-14
TV Episode | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

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Gotham

Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh (Season 2, Episode 3)

TV-14

TV Episode | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Gordon and Bullock hunt a nemesis from the past, which leads to a standoff between Jerome and Gordon; and a magic show at a Gotham Children's Hospital gala results in a hostage situation.

Showrunner

Danny Cannon

Director

Eagle Egilsson

Writers

Bruno Heller (developed by) | John Stephens (written by) | Megan Mostyn-Brown (story editor)

Producers

Danny Cannon | Rebecca Perry Cutter | Scott White

Composer

David E. Russo

Cinematographer

Crescenzo G.P. Notarile (as Crescenzo Notarile)

Editor

Barrie Wise

Casting Directors

Sharon Bialy | Beth Bowling | Gohar Gazazyan | Kim Miscia | Sherry Thomas

Production Designer

Richard Berg

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Edit Released

Updated Oct 5, 2015

Release date

Oct 5, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 6 wins & 62 nominations

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33 cast members

Name	Known for
Ben McKenzie James Gordon James Gordon See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Donal Logue Harvey Bullock Harvey Bullock See fewer	Blade (1998)
David Mazouz Bruce Wayne Bruce Wayne See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Morena Baccarin Leslie Thompkins Leslie Thompkins See fewer	Deadpool (2016)
Sean Pertwee Alfred Pennyworth Alfred Pennyworth See fewer	Dog Soldiers (2002)
Robin Lord Taylor Oswald Cobblepot / Penguin Oswald Cobblepot / Penguin See fewer	John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
Erin Richards Barbara Kean Barbara Kean See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Camren Bicondova Selina Kyle Selina Kyle See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Cory Michael Smith Edward Nygma (credit only) Edward Nygma (credit only) See fewer	Saturday Night (2024)
James Frain Theo Galavan Theo Galavan See fewer	The Tudors (2007)
Jessica Lucas Tabitha Galavan Tabitha Galavan See fewer	The Covenant (2006)
Chris Chalk Lucius Fox (credit only) Lucius Fox (credit only) See fewer	IT: Welcome to Derry (2025)
Cameron Monaghan Jerome Valeska Jerome Valeska See fewer	The Giver (2014)
Mark Margolis Paul Cicero Paul Cicero See fewer	Pi (1998)
Norm Lewis Deputy Mayor Harrison Kane Deputy Mayor Harrison Kane See fewer	Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary (2010)
J.W. Cortes Alvarez (as JW Cortes) Alvarez (as JW Cortes) See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Krista Braun Studio Reporter Studio Reporter See fewer	Middle Men (2009)
Alex Corrado Gabe Gabe See fewer	Dinner Rush (2000)
Gregory Konow Detective Detective See fewer	Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Fidel Vicioso Sergeant Sergeant See fewer	Shaft (2000)
Eric Elizaga Reporter Reporter See fewer	Full Circle (2023)
Charmaine Reedy Venue Official Venue Official See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Joey Elrose Shadowy Figure Shadowy Figure See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Dante Melucci Young Boy Young Boy See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Josh Alscher Young Man One (as Joshua Alscher) Young Man One (as Joshua Alscher) See fewer	Cadillac Records (2008)
John Dewey Young Man Two Young Man Two See fewer	Gotham (2014)
Donald Decker Random Shmoo (uncredited) Random Shmoo (uncredited) See fewer	Teenage Kung Fu Cottontails (2014)
Jack Hammel Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited) See fewer	Billions (2016)
Jiaming Lin Gotham High Cheerleader (uncredited) Gotham High Cheerleader (uncredited) See fewer	The Starry Night, the Starry Sea (2017)
Dillon Mathews Magic Show Guest (uncredited) Magic Show Guest (uncredited) See fewer	Allegiance (2015)
Leroy Phillips Jr. Upscale Guest at Magic Show (uncredited) Upscale Guest at Magic Show (uncredited) See fewer	George! (I)
Mark Quiles Medic (uncredited) Medic (uncredited) See fewer	Asher (II) (2018)
Kelly P. Williams Gotham City Police (uncredited) Gotham City Police (uncredited) See fewer	Gotham (2014)