First look! Jada Pinkett Smith reveals her true colours debuting red dipped hair as sadistic gangster Fish Mooney for new series Gotham

Jada Pinkett Smith's new character does not mind spilling a bit of blood or a bit of hair dye it seems.
The 42-year-old stepped out in New York as the sinister Fish Mooney on Tuesday, showing ofs a short pixie cut hairstyle with a long red-dipped fringe.
While Jada is no stranger to edgy 'dos - she has been sporting a partially shaved head and braids of late - the new look seemed to help the star transformer herself into the newest nemesis of Batman.

Baddie debut: Jada Pinkett Smith stepped out as character Fish Mooney in New York on Tuesday for new series Gotham

This is the first time the actress has been seen in character and the first time the character has ever been seen as well, because the 'sadistic gangster boss and nightclub
owner' is a new villain created especially for the series.
According to her official character description, Jada's Fish has 'got the street smarts and almost extra-sensory abilities to read people like an open book...  Imposing and hotheaded, she’s not one to be crossed'.
Looking like she had just stepped out of her character's nightclub, the mother of two - Jaden and Willow - was dressed in a leather and metallic fabric green dress, which showed off her toned legs, with a pair of platform peep toe shoes.

Hot headed: The 42-year-old showed off a short pixie cut hairstyle with a long red-dipped fringe

Dead sexy: Fish is a sinister nightclub owner so the actress was dressed was in a leather and metallic fabric green dress, which showed off her toned legs, with a pair of platform peep toe shoes

Of course, while that may be perfect attire for the hot clubs of Gotham City, New York is a different story, so the Matrix Reloaded star covered up in a big full length padded hooded jacket.
And, staying true to her metal stylings of late, the actress quickly changed her stilettos for a pair of punky motorcycle boots.
Jada's character did not feature in the DC Comics from which the show's villains have been pulled from.

Don't cross her: According to her official character description, Jada's Fish has 'got the street smarts and almost extra-sensory abilities to read people like an open book'

Quick change: When the cameras were not rolling, the mother of two covered up in a big full length padded hooded jacket and changed her stilettos for a pair of punky motorcycle boots

However, while she may be new, Fish is the boss of memorable DC Comic star the Penguin for the Fox series.
Gotham is a prequel to the Batman stories that continue to be hits on the big screen and focus more on the rise of the embattled city's to-be police commissioner Jim Gordon.
Still a long way from leading the police force, the young cop will be played by The O.C.'s Ben McKenzie who already developed a strong police persona while starring in critically acclaimed Southland.

Brand new: The actress' character did not feature in the DC Comics from which the Batman prequel's villains have been pulled from

Hair chameleon: Of late, the Marix Reloaded star has been sporting a partially shaved head with braids (left, in November) and, for last month's Oscars, wore a long glamorous style

Ben's character in costume has yet to be revealed, but fans have already got a sneak peak of the show's well known heroes and villains.
On Tuesday official images were released of both Oswald Cobblepot, AKA The Penguin - who is played by Walking Dead's Robin Lord Taylor - and good guy and loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth - played by English actor Sean Pertwee.

Evil's new face: On Tuesday the official image of Oswald Cobblepot, AKA The Penguin - who is played by Walking Dead's Robin Lord Taylor - was released

Loyal protector: Batman's butler Alfred Pennyworth is played by English actor Sean Pertwee

Fans have also already been treated to a sneak peak of Selina Kyle, who is a punk teenaged Catwoman - played by Camren Bicondova.
Also in the new series is Sons Of Anarchy star Donal Logue as Detective Harvey Bullock, who is a young Jim Gordon's mentor and partner.
There is yet to be a release date for the series, which is executive produced by the Mentalist's Bruno Heller and CSI's Danny Cannon, who is also directing the pilot.

Mean meow: Fans have also already been treated to a sneak peak of Selina Kyle, who is a punk teenaged Catwoman and played by Camren Bicondova

The good guy: Also in the new series is Sons Of Anarchy star Donal Logue as Detective Harvey Bullock, who is a young Jim Gordon's mentor and partner

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