The Penguin is a soon-to-be-released American crime drama series. The series will be a spin-off from the film The Batman, released in 2022. As the name suggests, the eight-episode-long series will be based on the DC Comics character, The Penguin.
Penguin is one of Batman's nemesis who refers to himself as the most superior "Gentleman of Crime".
While the villain is mostly depicted as a male character, he was recently portrayed as a female in the series Batman: Caped Crusader.
The Penguin is shown to be the owner of a nightclub called the Iceberg. He is often recognized by his crooked nose, which, along with his short and fat stature, gives rise to a penguin-like resemblance.
Certain key characteristics of Penguin are a top hat and a monocle alongside a high-tech, multi-functional umbrella.
When will The Penguin be released?
Audiences can expect the spin-off series to release on September 19, 2024. The series will be released on HBO. The release schedule of the episodes is as follows:
What to expect from The Penguin?
The series zooms into Penguin's corner in the crime-filled depths of Gotham City. The Penguin is set a week into the aftermath of The Batman. The drama will explore the rise of Penguin's power. The executive producer of the series, Matt Reeves, stated:
"I really wanted the story to begin a week after the movie where the Penguin who is completely underestimated grabs for power in this power vaccum"
He further added:
"The way the Penguin functions in The Batman is that he's a little bit of a red herring. What I really wanted to do was build that story out, so that's really the birth of the show"
The Penguin takes a deeper and darker look into the character of Penguin, also known as Oz or Oswald Cobblepot. While Oz only had a few scenes in The Batman, this series gives a 360-degree look into his character.
This includes his origin, his relationship with his mentally ill mother, his motives, and his fight with antagonist Sofia Falcone. Sofia is the daughter of the deceased Carmine Falcone, who was a crime boss.
Carmine's chief lieutenant was Oz, who is now on his way to becoming Gotham's most revered criminal. In the series, Sofia is a psychopathic killer, a former Arkham Asylum patient who aims to defeat Oz and take over Gotham's criminal underbelly.
Who is in the cast of The Penguin?
The show will see the return of Colin Farrell as the Penguin/Oz. Cristin Milioti will also embody the role of Oz's antagonist, Sofia Falcone. The series cast will also feature Rhenzy Feliz in the role of Victor Aguilar, who is Oz's driver.
In recurring roles, the series cast will include:
- Mark Strong playing Carmine Falcone
- Michael Kelly playing Johnny Vitti
- Shohreh Aghdashloo playing Nadia Maroni
- Deirdre O'Connell playing Francis Cobblepot
- Clancy Brown playing Salvatore Maroni
- Scott Cohen playing Luca Falcone
- Michael Zegen playing Alberto Falcone
- Carmen Ejogo playing Eve Karlo
Is there a trailer for The Penguin?
The trailer opens with Oz dancing with his mentally disturbed mother, Francis. He promises her that he's working towards giving her a good life. The trailer shows the villain's ruthless nature and his control over the drug trade. The trailer also introduces audiences to the deadly Sophia Falcone.
The Penguin will be released on September 19, 2024.
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