‘The Penguin’ Trailer: Colin Farrell Returns in Upcoming Spin-off Series

Colin Farrell is reprising his role as The Penguin in a brand new spin-off series. Farrell’s transformation into the grotesque villain was nothing short of remarkable, earning him heaps of critical praise.

Known for his roles in films like ‘Total Recall,’ ‘The Gentlemen’ and ‘The Lobster,’ Colin Farrell typically plays the nice guy. However, his portrayal of DC’s infamous gangster, The Penguin, stands out as one of the most iconic roles in his career.

This eight-episode prequel series picks up right where ‘The Batman’ left off. It will delve into the backstory of Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, charting his rise to power in Gotham’s criminal underworld and exploring how he becomes one of Batman’s most notorious adversaries.

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According to IMDb, the series synopsis reads, “Following the events of The Batman, Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. The Penguin, makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham.” The trailer teases us with a scene of The Penguin emerging from prison and declaring to Sal, “Carmine Falcone is dead. And I’m here now. I’ll be calling the shots.”

Cristin Milioti joins the cast as Carmine Falcone’s daughter, Sofia, while Michael Zegen takes on the role of his son, Alberto. Clancy Brown will portray former Gotham City gangster, Salvatore Maroni. The supporting cast includes Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Rhenzy Feliz, Carmen Ejogo, Deirdre O’Connell, David H. Holmes, and François Chau.

Although the original writer-director of ‘The Batman’ isn’t penning the series, he remains involved as an executive producer through his production company, 6th & Idaho. Lauren LeFranc takes the helm as co-executive producer, writer, and showrunner.

The series boasts a robust team of executive producers, including Craig Zobel, who directed the first three episodes. Despite a temporary halt in production due to the Writers’ Strike in 2023, everything is back on track. Fans can also look forward to ‘The Batman’ sequel, set for a theatrical release on October 2, 2026.