{"id":171631,"date":"2024-05-15T16:09:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T16:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/culture.org\/?p=171631"},"modified":"2024-05-15T16:09:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T16:09:47","slug":"the-penguin-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/culture.org\/art-and-culture\/film-and-tv\/the-penguin-show\/","title":{"rendered":"The Penguin Show (HBO Max): Everything We Know About ‘The Batman’ Spin-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get all the details on The Penguin<\/i>, the HBO Max upcoming spin-off series from The Batman<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the plot, cast, crew, release date, and the latest news on Colin Farrell’s return as Penguin in this gritty crime drama.<\/p>\n \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n

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  • \u2018The Penguin\u2019 is a spin-off series from \u2018The Batman,\u2019 focusing on Colin Farrell's character, Oswald Cobblepot.<\/li>\r\n
  • The series is set to release on Max in fall 2024, following the events of \u2018The Batman.\u2019<\/li>\r\n
  • Matt Reeves is developing the series, which will delve into Gotham's criminal underworld.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n

    Plot and Production of ‘The Penguin’<\/h2>\n

    The Batman<\/i> premiered on March 4, 2022, and became an instant hit for DC, introducing a new version of the Dark Knight<\/b> that quickly resonated with audiences.<\/p>\n

    Directed by Matt Reeves<\/b>, this film has set the stage for a new corner of the DC universe, known as the BatVerse, which exists separately from the main DC Universe overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. This distinct universe is branded as DC Elseworlds.<\/p>\n

    Among the standout characters from The Batman<\/i> was Colin Farrell’s portrayal of the Penguin<\/b>. Farrell’s Penguin became an instant fan favorite with his unrecognizable transformation, dark humor, and meticulous makeup.<\/p>\n

    Now, the Penguin is getting his own series on Max (formerly HBO Max). This crime drama aims to provide an in-depth look at the mechanics of organized crime in Gotham.<\/p>\n

    When Will ‘The Penguin’ Premiere?<\/h2>\n

    There is no official release date<\/b> for The Penguin<\/i> yet, but it is slated to debut in fall 2024<\/b>. Colin Farrell confirmed in January 2023 that production was set to begin in February.<\/p>\n

    The series began filming in New York City<\/b> but was halted due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.<\/p>\n

    With the strikes now resolved, filming has resumed, and fans can anticipate a return to Gotham’s crime-ridden streets soon.<\/p>\n

    Early Teasers and Preview Footage<\/h2>\n

    Max has released a featurette that offers a glimpse into The Penguin.<\/i> The series picks up after Gotham City’s flood, with the Penguin aiming to dominate the criminal underworld.<\/p>\n

    With Carmine Falcone (played by John Turturro) gone, the power dynamics in Gotham are shifting, and the Penguin sees an opportunity to rise to power.<\/p>\n

    On March 22, 2024, Max released the official teaser trailer<\/b> for The Penguin<\/i>, providing a more detailed look at what to expect from the series.<\/p>\n