Whatever James Gunn decides to do with the DC Extended Universe, it’s a fact that the future Batman and its derivative series will remain intact. The new head of DC Films is fully confident in the vision Matt Reeves, especially for the great work he did on the latest bat adaptation. Of course, the director will have to achieve positive results from Penguinthe first spin-off of his universe.
At the moment, most people are watching Penguin as another series that will enter the HBO Max catalog. Nevertheless, production is more important than you think. Just a few days ago, Matt Reeves himself confirmed that this production will be directly related to the sequel. Batman. Therefore, it is better to watch the series so as not to miss a single detail in the film.
But apart from this connection, Penguin will set the course of the villain’s story; one that really made him the figure everyone fears in Gotham City. AT BatmanThe Penguin didn’t stop being a minor antagonist, someone who didn’t boast a highly respected position in the underworld. However, this will completely change in the series.
In an interview with fandomMatt Reeves noted that Penguin immerse yourself in the rise to power of the iconic villain. Creative, in fact, compared him to Scarface (Al Capone), who made his way into the criminal world, starting from the bottom. To some extent, Oswald Cobblepot was forced to do the same in order to achieve fame; even in Batman’s eyes.
“The idea behind the series is to really dive into the depths of this character and look at the moment when he looks like Scarface. When everyone underestimates him, he will rise to power in Gotham,” said Reeves.
However, the Penguin will also know how to take advantage of the opportunities presented to him. Recall that in Batman, Carmine Falcone He was killed by Enigma (Paul Dano). Consequently, Gotham’s crime dome was left empty. This coveted position is apparently claimed by Cobblepot.
Matt Reeves adds that his take on Penguin this would not have been possible without two key people. First, this Lauren LeFrank, showrunner of the series, and also contributed to writing the script. Participating in production Batman This allowed both creatives to stay on the same page as to what they wanted to achieve with this character.
Another fundamental part, of course, Colin Farrellthe actor who gave life to Penguin in Batman and that he would reprise his role in the series. An interesting fact is that at first Farrell did not want such a presence in the feature film. However, as filming progressed, he changed his mind and asked Reeves to add more episodes. In short, he managed to get hooked on the character to the point that he agreed to interpret it again in an independent production.
If everything goes well shooting Penguin will start in the next few weeks. Its premiere, yes, remains a mystery, although it’s possible that it will debut on HBO Max in late 2023.
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