The Penguin is probably not over fairly but! Producer Matt Reeves and showrunner Lauren LeFranc have revealed that there are discussions a few second collection of the HBO collection.
Very like The Batman earlier than it, The Penguin turned out to be a shock smash hit. The collection was thought-about to be top-of-the-line of the autumn season, with Colin Farrell’s function within the challenge even touchdown him a win on the Golden Globes. This has led many to hope that the challenge could also be picked up for a second season, regardless of initially being pitched by Matt Reeves and Lauren LeFranc as a restricted collection.
Whereas it’s not ordinary for restricted collection to get picked up for a season 2, followers of The Penguin might have some hope but. Throughout an look on the Golden Globes pink carpet, Matt Reeves confirmed that there have been talks about bringing the present again for a second season. Nonetheless, they’re nonetheless making an attempt to determine what that might seem like within the context of the bigger universe of The Batman.
“Nicely we’re speaking about doing one other season. Lauren and Dylan and I and Colin are speaking about what we’d do.” Reeves instructed The Hollywood Reporter. “And it’s actually about developing with the proper thought and likewise concerning the timing. You realize, we’re doing The Batman Half II and so how all of that matches collectively. However we’re actually enthusiastic about doing one other season and we’re simply going to have to determine precisely the proper thought.”
The Penguin Showrunner Teases Season 2
Matt Reeves wasn’t the one one with some phrases to say about the opportunity of The Penguin getting a season 2. Showrunner Lauren LeFranc additionally made an look on the Golden Globes to characterize the collection. Her personal phrases have been way more coy in comparison with her producer, however teased that the door was “all the time open” if they might discover the proper thought.
“I imply, you realize, I wrote it as a restricted collection,” LeFranc instructed The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re right here immediately and it’s nominated for that. I don’t know. I really like these characters. I feel the world has unimaginable alternative. If we are able to work out the proper factor and really feel like we are able to outdo ourselves, there’s all the time that door that’s open. I don’t know, I’m actually happy with the season that we made.”
With Oz Cobb now taking up his conventional function as against the law kingpin in Gotham, it’s unclear the place The Penguin would take the character in a season 2. It’s potential that Matt Reeves and Lauren LeFranc would lean into his comedian e-book roots for a continuation, or convey in additional mob bosses to attempt to play on the mobster vibes established by their freshman outing.
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