Max Unveils Sneak Peek of Penguin-Focused Prequel to The Batman Spin-Off
Penguin's reign of darkness descends upon Matt Reeves' Gotham City, shattering its fragile peace Brace yourself as Max reveals an exclusive glimpse into this gripping Batman spin-off, delving deep into the enigmatic origins of Gotham's most notorious villain
As we anticipate the release of Matt Reeves' The Batman, we also have a sneak peek at the upcoming Penguin-focused spin-off series headed to the Max streaming service. Max unveiled a sizzle reel of their 2024 shows, offering a glimpse of what fans can expect from The Penguin, featuring Colin Farrell in his reprised role from the Reeves film.
"The world isn't built for people like us," declares the Penguin. "You're about to witness what I am capable of!"
Also included in the lineup were Season 2 of House of the Dragon, the new installment of Pretty Little Liars, Season 3 of the critically acclaimed Hacks, and the It prequel series, Welcome to Derry. The showcase also revealed upcoming shows for 2025, such as Season of The Last of Us and Season 3 of The White Lotus.
The Penguin features a cast that includes Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, and Deirdre O'Connell, with Clancy Brown and Michael Zegen making recurring appearances. The series is produced by Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, Lauren LeFranc (who also acts as showrunner), Craig Zobel (director of the first three episodes), and Bill Carraro.
Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of the Batman universe, I am thrilled to hear about the upcoming Penguin-focused prequel series on Max. Colin Farrell's portrayal of the Penguin in The Batman was one of the highlights of the film, and I can't wait to see more of his character's backstory and motivations. The sizzle reel offered a tantalizing glimpse into the dark and gritty world of Gotham City, and I have high hopes that the series will be a worthy addition to the Batman franchise.
The fact that Matt Reeves is involved as a producer gives me even more confidence in the quality of the series. His vision for Gotham City in The Batman was truly unique and immersive, and I trust that he will bring the same level of creativity and attention to detail to this spin-off. The cast is also incredibly talented, and I'm excited to see how they bring these iconic characters to life. Overall, I believe that The Penguin has the potential to be a breakout hit and a must-watch for fans of the Batman universe.
