In an exclusive interview, actor Colin Farrell has hinted at the possibility of reprising his role as the iconic villain, The Penguin, in both the upcoming sequel to The Batman and a potential second season of HBO Max's standalone series. The confirmation comes after Farrell filmed only two scenes for The Batman Part II, slated for release on February 18, 2028.
Farrell discussed his excitement about potentially returning to the role during a promotional interview for his upcoming film, The Slightest Touch. When asked about playing the Penguin again, he expressed his eagerness, stating, "There's definitely a conversation to be had." He further detailed his brief appearance in The Batman Part II, mentioning that it was a delightful experience, despite his initial complaints about the makeup process.
The Batman movies, created by writer and director Matt Reeves, are part of an extensive narrative known as The Batman Epic Crime Saga. This franchise stands separately from James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe, with plans for a Batman-centric series, The Brave and the Bold, now uncertain following this week's news about Gunn and fellow DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran's departure from the company.
As new owners of Warner Bros., Skydance has yet to reveal their plans for future Batman movies and TV shows, with The Batman Part II and Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow still scheduled for release in theaters. Farrell, who has read the script for The Batman Part II, written by Reeves and Mattson Tomlin, expressed his admiration for the narrative, calling it a "contemporary genre masterpiece."
According to Farrell, his character, The Penguin, features prominently in the script, albeit with only two scenes. Despite this limited screen time, he is excited to enjoy the rest of the film as a viewer. With the possibility of a second season of the HBO Max series on the table, fans can only hope that Farrell's Penguin will once again grace their screens in the near future.