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The Penguin (2024)
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Synopsis
The Penguin’s rise to the top of Gotham’s criminal underworld is far from smooth
After the death of top crime boss Carmine Falcone, his second in command, The Penguin, steps to the fore. But not everyone thinks he is the natural heir to the kingpin throne, and he finds himself besieged as Gotham City’s top criminals try to take him down.
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What to know
Colin Farrell stars as The Penguin in DC crime drama series
The Penguin is an upcoming crime drama series produced by DC Studios. The series is based on the DC Comics character the Penguin, who appears in the Batman comics as a villain. The Penguin is a sequel series to The Batman, taking place one week after the film’s events. The Batman director Matt Reeves executive produces the series. The series is created by Lauren LeFranc, who acts as showrunner and writer for all of the series’ episodes.
Award-winning Irish actor Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oswald ‘Oz’ Cobblepot (aka The Penguin) for the series, after first debuted the character in The Batman. He is joined by Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, late mob boss Carmine Falcone’s daughter. Her brother, Alberto, is portrayed by Michael Zegen. Clancy Brown stars as rival crime lord Salvatore Maroni. The expanded cast includes Michael Kelly, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O’Connell, Scott Cohen, James Madio, and more.
Production News
- September 13, 2021
- It is confirmed that HBO and DC Studios are making a The Batman spin-off series about The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell. (Source: Variety)
- March 9, 2022
- Max officially orders a limited series of The Penguin, and Lauren LeFranc is confirmed as writer and showrunner. The Batman director Matt Reeves is announced to be serving as executive producer. (Source: Deadline)
- October 7, 2022
- Craig Zobel is confirmed to be directing the first three episodes, in addition to serving as an executive producer. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
- April 12, 2023
- It is confirmed that ‘The Penguin’ is the official title of the series. A featurette is released, showing snippets from the series as well as behind-the-scenes action. (Source: Deadline)
- May 16, 2023
- A Hollywood writers’ strike pauses production on the series. (Source: Deadline)
- June 14, 2023
- Max put production on indefinite pause until after the WGA strike is over. (Source: Deadline)
- January 26, 2024
- The Changeling's Jared Abrahamson is cast in a recurring role in The Penguin. Details about the character are unknown. (Source: Deadline)
- February 19, 2024
- Actress Carmen Ejogo reveals in an Instagram post that filming for The Penguin has wrapped. This update likely means that the series will keep its Autumn 2024 release date, as previously thought. (Source: ScreenRant)
- March 22, 2024
- HBO release a trailer for The Penguin, showing Colin Farrell's Batman villain revealing his origin story. (Source: Variety)
- June 20, 2024
- HBO release a new trailer for the first season of The Penguin, showing Oswald Cobblepot fight for power in the wake of Carmine Falcone's death. (Source: Variety)
