Key Takeaways
- The Penguin series was originally planned as a Batman II spinoff by Matt Reeves.
- Colin Farrell’s character, Oswald Cobblepot, will also appear in The Batman II, scheduled for release in 2026.
- The new trailer introduces characters like Sofia Falcone and Salvatore Maroni as they battle for power in Gotham.
The Warner Bros. Television/DC Studios drama, The Penguins, is set to premiere this September and will consist of eight episodes. During a recent panel discussing the series, fans were given a first look at what to expect from the series, how it connects to Reeves’ universe as a whole, and some very important characters that will be making their first appearance in the series.
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- release date
- September 19, 2024
- cast
- Colin Farrell
The Road to Batman II
New details emerge about Reeves-Baas
Matt Reeves’ 2022 hit The Batman wasn’t originally meant to be a standalone film, but during The Penguin panel today, it was revealed that much of what happens in The Penguin was meant to be part of the sequel Reeves had originally envisioned. However, MAX executives were looking for ideas for a spinoff series, so the original plan for a Batman sequel film was scrapped, with The Penguin TV series going the way of things instead. But this won’t be the last we’ll see of Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot. According to Reeves, he’ll also appear in The Batman II, which is still being written and is currently scheduled for a theatrical release in October 2026.
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New trailer gives first look at major new characters
The residents of Gotham are gathering
At the end of the panel, Max shared a new trailer that gives fans their first look at Cristin Milioti as Carmine Falcone’s daughter, Sofia, who was recently released from Arkham Asylum and teams up with Cobblepot to rise to power in Gotham after the death of her father. The trailer also introduces Clancy Brown as fellow crime boss Salvatore Maroni, who Batman fans will no doubt recognize as a key figure from Bruce Wayne’s past.
The Penguins will premiere on Thursday, September 19, 2024 on HBO and Max.
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