Naya Rivera will posthumously voice the role of Catwoman in the upcoming animated movie “Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One.”
Rivera, who died in an accidental drowning last July at the age of 33, will voice Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the two-part Warner Bros. feature, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet noted that Rivera completed all voice work for the two films prior to her death.
The first part is set to be released this spring or summer.
“Supernatural'' star Jensen Ackles will voice the titular role of Batman. The 43-year-old previously voiced Jason Todd in the animated film “Batman: Under the Red Hood.”
Other stars include Josh Duhamel as Harvey Dent, Billy Burke as James Gordon, Troy Baker as Joker, Amy Landecker as Barbara Gordon, and “The Boys” actor Jack Quaid as Alberto.
Rivera rose to fame portraying sassy cheerleader Santana Lopez on the Fox series “Glee.” The character was closeted and would go on to embrace her sexuality. In real life, Rivera was an advocate for LGBTQ community and championed many causes.
Earlier this month, it was revealed members of the “Glee” cast would reunite to honor Rivera at the upcoming 32nd annual GLAAD Awards.
Those returning to honor her and her work as Santana Lopez are Jacob Artist, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss, Vanessa Lengies, Jane Lynch, Kevin McHale, Heather Morris, Matthew Morrison, Alex Newell, Amber Riley, Harry Shum Jr., Becca Tobin, and Jenna Ushkowitz. Lea Michele will reportedly not be participating.
The GLAAD Awards airs on April 8 at 8PM ET on YouTube and will be hosted by Niecy Nash.
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