The Penguin Star Colin Farrell Teases His Next Project in the Batman Crime Saga

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Following his Emmy nomination, Colin Farrell – star of The Penguin – is eagerly planning his role in Matt Reeves’ Batman Epic Crime Saga sequel, The Batman Part II. In a chat with Deadline, he shared that he hasn’t delved into Reeves’ script yet but intends to do so shortly. Farrell voiced enthusiasm for Reeves’ interpretation of Gotham City and trusts that the director has devised an engaging tale for the sequel. He also acknowledged the delay in finalizing the screenplay, attributing it to Reeves’ commitment to crafting a top-notch storyline.

Farrell shared that he’s almost ready to dive into the Batman Part II script. He’s eagerly anticipating the moment, planning to set aside some quality time with a hot cup of tea for focused reading. He praised Matt as an exceptional writer and talented artist, expecting the script to be captivating and insightful. Given Matt’s perfectionist nature, Farrell believes the script has been carefully crafted and can’t wait to read it soon.

Following his introduction as Oz Cobb in “The Batman” (2022), Farrell took up the role again in “The Penguin” the following year. This mini-series garnered considerable critical praise, receiving 24 Emmy nominations, among them for both Farrell and his co-star Cristin Milioti. Whether there will be a second season of “The Penguin” is uncertain, but the creative team has expressed an openness to the idea, contingent on how stories progress following “The Batman Part II”.

Despite The Batman Part II being officially announced soon after its first installment hit theaters, progress on the project has only recently begun to pick up steam. Director Matt Reeves has just completed the script for the film, and the lengthy process of writing the screenplay is what primarily caused delays in its release, leading to several reschedules before finally setting an October 2027 premiere date. Much like actor Colin Farrell, DC Studios co-head James Gunn has spoken up in defense of Reeves’ approach to filmmaking, urging fans to exercise patience while the project comes together.

As a movie enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly anticipating “The Batman Part II,” and I’ve got a feeling that Colin Farrell will be reprising his role in the sequel. The Penguin seems to be setting up the stage for this next chapter, showing us how Oz Cobblepot climbed the criminal ladder of Gotham after the Riddler’s onslaught. With the Penguin now firmly established in power, I can only imagine that Batman will have a few choice words for him. It’s still unclear which villains from the Caped Crusader’s rogues gallery will make an appearance in the sequel (Matt Reeves has hinted at introducing new adversaries), but it seems reasonable to expect that the Penguin will continue to play a significant role in this crime saga. Maybe he’ll even form an uneasy alliance with another villain to try and bring down the Dark Knight.

No matter how significant Penguin is in the upcoming narrative, it’s exciting to see Farrell reprise his role. He’s demonstrated an excellent fit for this modern interpretation of the iconic villain, masterfully portraying him as a merciless mobster. His character is captivating to watch, even more so following some intriguing revelations about Penguin on The Penguin, which offer insight into his past and his true potential. Even if the Penguin shares screen time with another Batman antagonist, Farrell is likely to deliver another standout performance in what’s shaping up to be a pivotal role for his acting career.

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2025-07-16 16:39