Timothy Dalton Cast in Doom Patrol

DC has announced that they've cast Timothy Dalton (James Bond, Doctor Who) at the leader of the Doom Patrol. The character, Dr. Niles Caulder (aka the Chief) is described as,

a pioneer in medical science, searching the world over for those on the edge of death in need of a miracle. Brilliant, but controversial, Dr. Caulder will stop at nothing to help those he believes are in need, including his collection of strange heroes known as The Doom Patrol.

There were reports a few months ago that a different actor was cast as Caulder, so I'm not sure if he was recast or what's going on.

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