Penguinnew series of the HBO and Max saga Batmanis gearing up for its official premiere. It will begin airing on September 19 and will focus on Oswald Cobblepot, aka Oz Cobb, and his rise to power. The news so far is that the production, starring Colin Farrell, will not include Robert Pattinson as Batman.
This was pointed out by Lauren LeFranc, screenwriter and showrunner from Penguinand Matt Reeves, Director Batman and executive producer spin offin an interview SFX MagazineWhile this may come as a bit of a disappointment to fans of the Dark Knight, those behind the series have explained the reasoning behind the decision.
“I understand why people want to see Batman or think that if Batman isn’t in the show or the movie, it won’t have the same impact. I think it has a different impact. Matt’s films are shot through the lens of Batman, you’re up high and looking down on the city. Oz has a different perspective. [El Pingüino]”You’re on the streets of the city, you’re in the dirt and grime. He’s looking up, wanting to get to the top. It’s a different experience,” LeFranc noted.
showrunner from Penguin He also said that Gotham has plots and subplots. quite interesting explore them without showing Batman on screen. Although this does not mean that the hero’s influence and impact on the criminal world remain in the background. Matt Reeves himself admitted that “nothing fundamental” would be lost if Robert Pattinson’s character was not introduced into the series.
“We know this is Batman’s world, but we’re going down a different alley. The ghosts of Batman and Riddler are there. The ghosts of everything that happens in the last movie are there, and [la serie] makes it known. That’s where we started,” the director explained. Batman.
Robert Pattinson Will Not Appear as Batman Penguin
Rumors that Robert Pattinson may be part of Penguin arose immediately after development spin off. However, it is obvious that those responsible for the series do not want to generate false expectations among fans. And LeFranc and Reeves’ comments make it clear that while Batman won’t be on screen, there will be no shortage of references to his work bringing down Gotham’s criminal underworld.
Of course, we shouldn’t be surprised if the Dark Knight makes a cameo towards the end of the production. As a reminder, the plot Penguin will happen a week after the events Batmanand I will weave the bridge towards you Batman 2which will be released in theaters on October 2, 2026.
Penguin will premiere on HBO, and next will be Max September 19. While the first episode will air on Thursday, the remaining seven will be available every Sunday starting September 29. The series finale will air on November 10.
In addition to Colin Farrell in the lead role, spin off from Batman The cast will include, among others, Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni, Michael Kelly as Johnny Vitti and Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar. British Mark Strong (Englishking, Sherlock Holmes, Kick ass) will be part of the cast in a role that has yet to be revealed.
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