The Batman 2 Director Teases Penguin’s Return and New Villains
Following the disclosure by “The Penguin” showrunner Lauren LeFranc that the HBO series serves as a link between “The Batman” and “The Batman Part II”, director Matt Reeves verified that the subsequent chapter in his “Batman Epic Crime Saga” will bring back Oswald “Oz” Cobb, played by Colin Farrell. This sequel, set for release in 2022, also introduces Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne in his second year as a crime-fighting vigilante. The reboot positions the Dark Knight against early criminal masterminds such as Penguin, Riddler (Paul Dano), and Catwoman (Zo? Kravitz). A brief appearance by an imprisoned Joker (Barry Keoghan) is also included in this storyline