Hold onto your umbrellas, folks! Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell is set to return as the infamous Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a The Penguin, in a brand new Max Original Series. This exciting new chapter in The Batman saga, created by Matt Reeves, is currently in production and slated to hit our screens in 2024.
The Batman universe is growing, with Reeves working on several spinoff series. One of these, The Penguin, sees Farrell reprise his role as the notorious villain. Warner Bros. Discovery recently gave fans a sneak peek into the upcoming show by releasing the first trailer via HBO Max. Although an exact premiere date is yet to be confirmed, we do know that The Penguin’s first season will consist of eight gripping episodes, with Lauren LeFranc taking the reins as showrunner.
So, what can we expect from this new series? The trailer hints that The Penguin picks up after the events of The Batman (2022), exploring Oswald’s life in a post-flooded Gotham City. Word on the street is that Robert Pattinson’s Batman might even make an appearance. Now that’s something to look forward to!
As for the other characters, Shohreh Aghdashloo plays Oswald’s new rival, while Michael Kelly’s character seems to have some connection to her. Rhenzy Feliz joins the cast as a mysterious character who aids Oswald, and Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone is set to play a significant role in the story.
The Penguin is shaping up to be a unique addition to the Batman media landscape, as it’s the first show to focus exclusively on one villain. We can’t wait to see how this new series unfolds, with Oswald Cobblepot taking center stage.
Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more updates on The Penguin, and get ready to dive into this fresh, engaging chapter in the world of Batman when it lands on Max in 2024.
Source: HBO Max
