The Penguin series from DC Studios is set to release soon. The spinoff series picks up after the events of The Batman and will continue the crime saga with eight episodes. Colin Farrell returns to play the infamous Penguin as the story leads into The Batman: Part Two.
Release Date and Streaming Information
The Penguin is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The series will consist of eight episodes. It will conclude on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Viewers can watch The Penguin on HBO at 9 p.m. EST. The show will also be available for streaming on Max. New episodes will drop weekly on Sundays.
The Penguin Cast and Characters
Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oswald Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin. The cast includes a variety of well-known actors. Cristin Milioti plays Sofia Falcone, while Rhenzy Feliz portrays Victor Aguilar. Michael Kelly takes on the role of Johnny Viti and Shohreh Aghdashloo will play Nadia Maroni. Other cast members include Deirdre O’Connell as Francis Cobb, Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni and James Madio as Milos Grapa. Scott Cohen, Michael Zegen, Carmen Ejogo and Theo Rossi round out the cast with notable roles in the series.
Episode Schedule
The Episode Schedule for the series is as follows:
- Episode 1: Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Episode 2: Sunday, September 29, 2024
- Episode 3: Sunday, October 6, 2024
- Episode 4: Sunday, October 13, 2024
- Episode 5: Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Episode 6: Sunday, October 27, 2024
- Episode 7: Sunday, November 3, 2024
- Episode 8: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Plot
The series is a follow-up to Matt Reeves’ The Batman crime saga. Told from Oz’s perspective, the show will delve into the gritty streets of Gotham and explore its criminal underworld as The Penguin seeks to rise through the ranks of power. This series is executive produced by Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, Matt Reeves and Lauren LeFranc, who also serves as the showrunner and writer. Craig Zobel directed the first three episodes. He is also an executive producer, along with Bill Carraro.
The Penguin Trailer
The official trailer for The Penguin has already been released, providing fans with a glimpse of the upcoming crime drama.