Summary
A newThe Penguintrailer showcases more of Colin Farrell’sDCspinoff series inThe Batmanuniverse. While the world waits forThe Batman - Part IIupdates, Matt Reeves' Elseworlds-based franchise is getting ready to grow, but on the small screen. Reprising his role fromThe Batman,Farrell’sThe Penguinspin-offwill pick up right after the ending of the 2022 film.
With the release ofThe Penguinbeing less than two months away from premiering on HBO and Max, the cast was present at this year’sSan Diego Comic-Confor a special Hall H presentation. As part of their Hall H panel, a new trailer for the upcoming series was released, showcasing more of what is next forThe Batmanfranchise. Check it out below.
The Penguin, which will consist of eight episodes, will premiere on Thursday, September 19. Reeves also confirmed during the panel that Farrell will reprise his role as Penguin inThe Batman - Part II, which will start filming next year ahead of its October 2026 release date.
Everything The Penguin Trailer Reveals About The Batman Spinoff
The Penguinwill not only show Oz’s power continuing to rise but also explore the crime boss' personal life. InThe Penguintrailer, the footage gives a deeper glimpse into Oz’s family situation, as his mother is asking him for a better life. Even though Oz is fighting to become a bigger player in Gotham City because of his own motivations, the new glimpse of the series also adds a more human element.
One of the trailer’s big twists is thatThe Penguincastnewcomer Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) has just been released from Arkham, claiming she has been rehabilitated. But based on Oz’s reaction, he does not buy it, as he is now having to deal with another Falcone in his life. WhileThe Penguinwill be mostly a mob story, the DC drama will essentially explore how various sides of the criminal underworld are looking to claim more control of Gotham City.
With a focus on a major villain like Oz Cobb, it will be exciting to see whetherThe Penguinwill lead to other shows focused on other Batman foes.The Penguinwill pave the way for the events ofThe Batman - Part IIstory; the HBO series will definitely be crucial for viewers who are invested in Reeves' franchise. But based on the latest footage forThe Penguin, Farrell’s return as the titular DC baddie will be an exciting journey to follow this fall on HBO.
The Penguin
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Created by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin is a crime-drama spin-off television series of 2022’s film The Batman. Set shortly after the events of The Batman, Oz Cobb, A.K.A. the Penguin, begins his rise in the underworld of Gotham City as he contends with the daughter of his late boss, Carmine Falcone, for control of the crime family’s empire.
