The Penguin

## The Penguin

### Creator(s)

Lauren LeFranc
Matt Reeves

### Genre

Drama
Crime

## Release Chronology

*"You imagine the people saying my name in the streets after you’re gone? Have it mean something? The New Kingpin of Gotham."*
―Penguin.**[src]**
***The Penguin*** is an upcoming American web television miniseries, based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The series will serve as a standalone sequel/spin-off to *The Batman* and the first television series to be set in The Batman Universe. The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and 6th & Idaho and will be released on Max in 2024.

## Synopsis

The series revolves around the Penguin's rise to power in Gotham's criminal underworld after the events of *The Batman*.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Colin Farrell as Oz Cobblepot/Penguin
* Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone
* Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti
* Rhenzy Feliz as a to be confirmed character
* Shohreh Aghdashloo as a to be confirmed character
* Deirdre O’Connell as a to be confirmed character

### Recurring Cast

* Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni
* Michael Zegen as Alberto Falcone
* James Madio as a to be confirmed character
* Scott Cohen as a to be confirmed character
* Theo Rossi as a to be confirmed character
* Carmen Ejogo as a to be confirmed character
* François Chau as a to be confirmed character
* David H. Holmes as a to be confirmed character
* Jared Abrahamson as a to be confirmed character

## Production

By September 2021, HBO Max was in development on another spin-off series from Matt Reeves and Dylan Clark, this one focusing on the Penguin. Lauren LeFranc was hired to write the series, and Farrell had been approached about reprising his role from the film though no deal had been made. It was compared to the film *Scarface* (1983).

On December 6, 2021, *Variety* reported that Colin Farrell had signed on to reprise the role of Penguin and would executive produce the series.

On March 9, 2022, *The Hollywood Reporter* announced that HBO Max has ordered a straight-to-limited-series order for *The Penguin*, confirming the title and Lauren LeFranc as the series writer and showrunner.

On March 25, 2022, the series was confirmed to begin production in Los Angeles on June 15.

On October 7, 2022, it was reported that Craig Zobel will executive produce the series and is in talks to direct an undisclosed amount of episodes. On October 30, 2022, *The Hollywood Reporter* confirmed that Craig Zobel will direct the first two episodes of the series.

On October 31, 2022, *Deadline* reported that Cristin Milioti had joined the cast as Sofia Falcone

On January 11, 2023, Matt Reeves revealed in an interview with *Collider* that *The Penguin* would tie-in to *The Batman: Part II.*

On February 2, 2023, Colin Farrell revealed in an interview with *Variety* that the series will consist of 8 episodes and he starts shooting February 28th.

On February 13, 2023, *Deadline* reported that Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Deirdre O’Connell had joined the cast in undisclosed roles.

On March 1, 2023, it was reported that the miniseries had begun production in New York City, New York, USA. Two days later, it was announced that Clancy Brown had joined the cast as Salvatore Maroni.

On March 16, 2023, it was reported that Michael Zegen had been cast in a recurring role as Alberto Falcone, while James Madio, Scott Cohen, and Theo Rossi also joined in undisclosed recurring roles.

On April 11, 2023, it was reported that Carmen Ejogo, François Chau, and David H. Holmes had been cast in undisclosed recurring roles.

On April 12, 2023, a teaser was released, revealing that the series would premiere on Max in 2024.

On May 16, 2023, production for the series was shut down for the day in Westchester County, New York due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.

On June 14, 2023, it was reported that production for the series has been shut down indefinitely until the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike has been resolved.

After the 2023 Writers Guild and SAG-AFTRA strike concluded on November 9, filming began to resume on November 27, 2023 in the Bronx and in Queens, New York.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Lauren LeFranc" - Twitter
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "‘The Penguin’: First Footage & Image For Max ‘The Batman’ Spinoff Series Unveiled" - Deadline
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Colin Farrell Talks ‘Banshees’ Oscar Nom, How Many Episodes To Expect From ‘The Penguin’ Spinoff" - Variety
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "‘The Penguin’ Adds Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo & Deirdre O’Connell To Cast" - Deadline
5. ↑ "‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Star Michael Kelly Talks Sharing Scenes With Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña: ‘They Came With Their A-Game’" - The Wrap
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "‘The Penguin’: Rhenzy Feliz Joins HBO Max’s Batman Series" - Deadline
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "'The Penguin' Casts Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni" - Deadline
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "'The Penguin' HBO Max Series Casts Michael Zegan (EXCLUSIVE)" - Variety
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "‘The Penguin’: Theo Rossi Joins HBO Max’s Batman Series" - Deadline
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "‘The Penguin’ HBO Max Series Casts Carmen Ejogo, François Chau, David H. Holmes (EXCLUSIVE)" - Variety
11. ↑ "‘The Penguin’: Jared Abrahamson To Recur In Max’s Batman Series" - Deadline
12. ↑ "‘The Batman’ Spinoff Series About Penguin in Early Development at HBO Max" - Variety
13. ↑ "‘The Batman’ Spinoff Series Centered On The Penguin In The Works At HBO Max" - Deadline
14. ↑ "Colin Farrell to Reprise Penguin Role in 'The Batman' Spinoff Series for HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)" - Variety
15. ↑ "HBO Max Orders ‘The Batman’ Spinoff ‘The Penguin’ Starring Colin Farrell" - The Hollywood Reporter
16. ↑ 'The Penguin' - Production List
17. ↑ "Craig Zobel in Talks to Direct ’The Penguin’ for HBO Max (EXCLUSIVE)" - Discussing Film
18. ↑ "‘The Penguin’ Enlists ‘Mare of Easttown’ Director Craig Zobel" - The Hollywood Reporter
19. ↑ "‘The Penguin’ Sets Cristin Milioti As Female Lead Sofia Falcone" – Deadline
20. ↑ "‘The Penguin’ Series to Tie Into ‘The Batman’ Sequel, Matt Reeves Says [Exclusive" - Collider]
21. ↑ "Colin Farrell Will Dress to Match His Oscar Date" - Vanity Fair
22. ↑ "‘The Penguin’: First Footage & Image For Max ‘The Batman’ Spinoff Series Unveiled" - Deadline
23. ↑ "WGA Strike: ‘The Penguin’ Starring Colin Farrell Suspends Production After Picketing" - Deadline
24. ↑ "‘Daredevil: Born Again’ & ‘The Penguin’ Productions Paused Until After WGA Strike" - Deadline
25. ↑ "DC’s ‘The Penguin’ Max Series Resumes Filming Post-SAG Strike, Filming Locations Revealed" - Covered Geekly

## External Links

* The Penguin on DC Database
* The Penguin on Wikipedia