After overwhelming success Batman last yearthe main spin-off on the DC franchise is set to expand further with penguin, a spin-off series set to hit HBO Max. Centered around the ongoing adventures of Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin (Colin Farrell), the show has gradually begun to build up a cast and crew – and Farrell seems excited about the magic they are about to create together.
Farrell explained, “One thing I had a clue was that I wasn’t about to explore the character as much as I wanted to.” In a recent interview with variety. “Because there was all this extraordinary work that he did [makeup artists] Mike Marino and Mike Fontaine and his team, and I just thought it was the tip of the iceberg, pardon the pun, that we were going to do six or seven scenes like we did in the movie. I was grateful to them, but I wanted more.
What is it penguin Around?
While the surrounding plot details penguin Currently, it is expected to take place in the aftermath of the events Batman. Christine Milioti is also set to star in the series as Sofia Falcone.
“We’re thrilled to bring fans a new version of the iconic DC character they’ve never seen before,” Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max’s head of original content, said in a statement when the show was announced. “It’s incredible to be working with Matt, Dylan, and Lauren to continue this story and to see Colin take his already exceptional performance in ‘Batman’ to the next level.”
“Colin burst onto screen as the Penguin in The Batman, and having the opportunity to fully explore the inner life of that character on HBO Max is an absolute thrill,” Batman echoed director Matt Reeves. “Dylan and I are so excited to be working with Lorraine in continuing the story of Oz as he violently grabs power in Gotham.”
“I’ve long been a fan of the world of The Batman, and Matt’s movie is a powerful and gritty entry into the canon. I’m excited and humbled to continue telling stories in the grim world of Gotham City – and what better excuse to channel my inner villain than to tell the story of Oswald Cobblepot? It’s a pleasure working with Colin and Matt And Dylan, 6th & Idaho, Warners and HBO Max as we work to bring this story to the screen,” said showrunner Lauren LeFranc.
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