Series creator Lauren LeFranc reveals what sets Colin Farrell’s Penguin character apart from his comic book counterpart
The trailer released at San Diego Comic-Con gave us an explosive look The Penguinthe spin-off of The Batmanstarring Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot, known as “Oz Cobb”. Now, Empire has shared a new image that shows Oz with his sights set on his next goal: becoming Gotham’s new crime boss following the death of Carmine Falcone.
A New Beginning in Gotham
The limited series picks up immediately after the events of Matt Reeves’ film, with Oz attempting to take over Falcone’s role. However, he encounters an unexpected obstacle: Sofia Falcone, a potentially even more ruthless opponent.
Series creator Lauren LeFranc explains where Matt Reeves drew inspiration from Scarred to tell a story about the rise to power, but decided to give it a psychological twist and focus on character studies. “Historically, mobsters are larger-than-life characters, so there’s that slightly elevated quality, but he’s just one man. A very complicated man,” LeFranc says.
The version of Oz Cobb in this series differs significantly from previous portrayals of the Penguin in the comics. Normally the villain comes from a wealthy family, but this time his origin is very different. “Matt had already made him a loser in the movie, being Carmine Falcone’s number two, but we didn’t know anything about his family. So it was important to me that he came from nothing and really wanted more status and to be seen as someone important,” adds LeFranc.
The Rise of Oz Cobb in Gotham
The series features a notable cast including Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar, Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti, Shohreh Aghdashloo as Nadia Maroni, Deirdre O’Connell as Francis Cobb, Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni, James Madio as Milos Grapa., Scott Cohen as Luca Falcone, Michael Zegen as Alberto Falcone, Carmen Ejogo as Eve Karlo, and Theo Rossi as Dr. Julian Rush.
The show is executive produced by Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell and Lauren LeFranc, who also serves as writer and showrunner. Craig Zobel directs the first three episodes and Bill Carraro also serves as executive producer. The series is based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger and is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Colin Farrell Redefines Penguin in a Gotham in Crisis
The journey of Oz Cobb In The Penguin promises to be a fascinating study rise to power in the ruthless world of Gotham. Unlike his previous incarnations, the Penguin Farrell is introduced as a character with a much more humble origin story. This change adds a new level of depth to the villain, allowing fans to see an evolution from his early days in the criminal hierarchy to becoming a feared character. mafia boss.
In the comics and previous films, the Penguin He has been portrayed as an eccentric and sophisticated character, usually linked to a wealthy family. The version of Colin Farrell breaks with this tradition, presenting Oz Cobb as a born fighter who must earn his place in the world of crime. This difference not only makes him more accessible, but also offers a fresh and realistic perspective on one of the world’s most iconic villains Batman.
With this new series, fans of the Batman universe have the opportunity to see a unique and complex interpretation of the iconic villain. Oswald Cobblepot, far from being the rich and wealthy character we know from the comics, is presented to us as a man struggling for power and recognition in a Gotham always on the brink of chaos.
The Penguin will premiere on HBO and Max on September 19.