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'THE BATMAN' SPINOFF 'THE PENGUIN' IS A GO AT HBO MAX Following the $300 million success of The Batman, HBO Max announces it has given a straight-to-series order for The Penguin which will star Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot. The DC drama expands upon the world filmmaker Matt Reeves has created for Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster The Batman and centers on the character played by Farrell in the film. The Penguin will pick up right where The Batman left off Director Matt Reeves has confirmed The Penguin will pick up right where The Batman left off and has revealed a second spinoff series has evolved from a Gotham PD show to a horror one about Arkham. The Penguin, currently the working title of the show, is executive produced by Reeves, Dylan Clark, Farrell and Lauren LeFranc, who writes and serves as showrunner, and is based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. The Penguin is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, where Reeves and 6th & Idaho are under an overall deal; 6th & Idaho’s Daniel Pipski and Adam Kassan also serve as executive producers, and Rafi Crohn is co-executive producer. Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max said: “We are thrilled to bring audiences a new version of this iconic DC character that they have never seen before. It is incredible to be working with Matt, Dylan and Lauren on continuing this story and to see Colin take his already exceptional performance in The Batman to the next level.” Said Reeves: “Colin exploded off the screen as the Penguin in The Batman, and having the chance to thoroughly explore the inner life of that character on HBO Max is an absolute thrill. Dylan and I are so excited to work with Lauren in continuing Oz’s story as he grabs violently for power in Gotham.” LeFranc added: “I have long been a fan of the world of The Batman, and Matt’s film is such a powerful and bold entry into the canon. I am excited and humbled to continue telling stories in the grimy world of Gotham City — and what better excuse to channel my inner villain than to tell the story of Oswald Cobblepot? I am thrilled to work with Colin, Matt, Dylan, 6th & Idaho, Warners, and HBO Max as we work to bring this story to the screen.” “The world that Matt Reeves created for The Batman is one that warrants a deeper gaze through the eyes of Oswald Cobblepot,” Farrell said. “I couldn’t be more excited about continuing this exploration of Oz as he rises through the darkened ranks to become The Penguin. Will be good to get him back on the streets of Gotham for a little madness and a little mayhem.” Released in theaters in North America on March 4, 2022, and internationally beginning March 2, 2022, The Batman grossed $134 million at the North American box office and $124 million internationally in its first weekend for a $258 million global launch. The critically acclaimed film, starring Robert Pattinson, is certified fresh at 86% on Rotten Tomatoes from more than 390 reviews.  |
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 Where's his Bat-package?
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| @OGJackster Very interested in seeing that. I'm not a huge fan of Colin Farrell but there's no denying he did a fantastic job in the movie. I seriously didn't think he had it in him. | ||
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| B tier villain | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by WMorse So? If people liked the character in the movie and a creative team has plans for that character, let them have a go. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Byrdibyrd Just saying, I might still watch... |
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Quote:Originally Posted by WMorse I'm just thinking that if James Gunn can make a D-lister like the Polka-Dot Man interesting (RIP, Abner), then who knows what can be done with the Penguin. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by Byrdibyrd He does have a decent suit...got that going at least. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by WMorse No question that the man can dress properly. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by WMorse “B” for bird? |
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| HBO + DC + mob = I’ll give it a shot for sure. | ||
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| Just saw "The Batman" the other night, need to see it again to say for sure, but has an instant classic feel to it. On the high level of the Nolan films for sure. About the "Penguin", interested based on the new world Reeves has created, but would rather see other characters featured as well, not just more Mob stuff. Catwoman series sounds better to me. Anyone else feel one flaw of the film, was Penguin should have been arrested after the big car chase scene, WTF? |
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 I called CGC about the giveback benefit.
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| i cant wait to see the movie | ||
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 If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8.
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Quote:Originally Posted by Batworldfan I thought it was that his car didn't have a single airbag. |
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| Man every time I look at him I cannot believe that is Colin Farrell in there. I mean that makeup is incredible. There isn't ONE facet of his face, not a curve or line or angle that gives my brain the signal that Colin Farrell is in there. Not even his eyes remind me of him. I'm not an "Oscar" person but someone should nominate that for a "Best Makeup", seriously. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by WMorse Boba Fett was put into 80% of his own series and that character's claim to fame was getting knocked into a hole in the desert by a blind guy. I felt Farrell did a fine job. I won't watch it unless I pay for HBO Max, which I won't. It could be good. |
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