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Colin Farrell Says ‘There’s a Conversation to Be Had’ About The Penguin Season 2, Having Filmed Just 2 Scenes for The Batman Part II
Colin Farrell says he would like to return as the Penguin for a second season of the HBO series, and that discussions about it are possible. He confirmed he has filmed only two scenes for The Batman Part II, making his role brief despite his enthusiasm for the character.
The sequel is scheduled for release on 18 February 2028 and is part of Matt Reeves’ Batman story, separate from James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe. Farrell has praised the film’s script, while the future direction of DC films and television remains unclear following reported leadership changes and Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros.
In short
- Farrell is open to a second season of The Penguin.
- He appears in just two scenes in The Batman Part II.
- The sequel is due in February 2028.
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The case for
A second season could build on the character and world established in the series, giving Farrell room to explore the Penguin beyond his brief appearance in the sequel. His interest and the possibility of discussions suggest there may be creative appetite for a return, while a separate Batman storyline could allow the series to retain its own direction.
The case against
A further season may be difficult to justify if the sequel gives the character only a small role and the broader direction of DC projects remains unsettled. Waiting for the film and leadership decisions to clarify the story could help avoid extending the series without a clear creative purpose.
Explained simply
The Penguin is a crime drama set in Gotham City, the fictional home of Batman. Colin Farrell plays Oswald Cobblepot, a criminal who uses the nickname “the Penguin” as he tries to gain power among the city’s gangs.
The series follows Matt Reeves’ film The Batman and shares its version of Gotham, while forming a separate story from James Gunn’s planned DC Universe. Farrell’s role in the next Batman film is brief, so a second season of the series could offer more room to follow the character.