'The Penguin' Series Starring Colin Farrell Officially a Go at HBO Max

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Colin Farrell is not done playing Oswald Cobblepot just yet. After a stunning turn as the iconic villain in, the actor will reprise the role in a limited series for HBO Max.

While the series has been in the works for some time, the streaming platform officially gave it a straight-to-series order following the film’s massive debut in theaters.

According to HBO Max, “the DC drama expands upon the world filmmaker Matt Reeves has created for Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster and centers on the character played by Farrell in the film.”“The world that Matt Reeves created for is one that warrants a deeper gaze through the eyes of Oswald Cobblepot.

I couldn’t be more excited about continuing this exploration of Oz as he rises through the darkened ranks to become The Penguin,” Farrell said in a statement. “Will be good to get him back on the streets of Gotham for a little madness and a little mayhem.”The series, based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, will be executive produced by Reeves, Farrell, Dylan Clark, and Lauren LeFranc, who will write and serve as showrunner. “Colin exploded off the screen as the Penguin in, and having the chance to thoroughly explore the inner life of that character on HBO Max is an absolute thrill,” Reeves said. “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, and Matt’s film is such a powerful and bold entry into the canon.