Will Batman be in the Penguin? Gotham's Hero Went Missing

Batman will not appear in The Penguin. The series focuses on the criminal underworld of Gotham without the Dark Knight's involvement.

by Aishwarya R

Updated Sep 20, 2024

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Will Batman be in the Penguin?

In The Penguin, Batman does not appear, even though the series takes place right after The Batman (2022). Colin Farrell, who plays the Penguin, explained that the story focuses on a different side of Gotham City, one that Batman usually doesn’t patrol. Instead of downtown areas where he fights crime, The Penguin shows the city’s underbelly and the struggles of characters in less visible neighborhoods.

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Batman is currently dealing with major issues after the events of the first movie, including the flooding of Gotham caused by the Riddler. His priority seems to be helping the city recover rather than focusing on smaller criminals like the Penguin.

Additionally, promotional material for the show hints that Batman has gone missing. It suggests he might be learning that he can help Gotham more as Bruce Wayne than as Batman. This aligns with a storyline from the comics where Batman is absent while focusing on being Bruce Wayne to save the city in a different way. So, while Batman is not in The Penguin, there are reasons for his absence that tie into the overall story of Gotham.

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The Penguin

The Penguin is an American crime drama miniseries created by Lauren LeFranc. It is based on the character Penguin from DC Comics and is a spin-off of the movie The Batman (2022). The show focuses on the Penguin's rise to power in Gotham City's crime scene.

Lauren LeFranc is the showrunner, and the series is produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television. Development started in September 2021, with Colin Farrell set to return as the Penguin. The director of The Batman, Matt Reeves, helped with the writing and selecting the creative team.

Craig Zobel was brought on to direct the first three episodes, along with Helen Shaver. Filming began in March 2023 in New York but was paused in June due to labor disputes in Hollywood. Production restarted in late November and wrapped up in February 2024.

The Penguin Plot

The Penguin is set one week after the events of The Batman (2022). The story follows Oswald "Oz" Cobb, played by Colin Farrell, as he rises to power in Gotham City's criminal underworld. After mob boss Carmine Falcone is murdered, there is chaos in the city, especially in Crown Point, the poorest area, which is struggling to recover from severe flooding caused by the Riddler.

Oswald, who is an underboss for the Falcones, sees this chaos as a chance to gain power. He tries to take advantage of the rivalry between the Falcones and another crime family, the Maronis, led by Salvatore Maroni and his wife, Nadia. Encouraged by his mother, Francis, Oswald makes bold moves to become the new kingpin of Gotham's crime scene.

The Penguin Cast

Here is the cast and characters of the Penguin:-

Actor

Character

Colin Farrell

Oswald "Oz" Cobb / Penguin

Cristin Milioti

Sofia Falcone / The Hangman

Rhenzy Feliz

Victor "Vic" Aguilar

Deirdre O'Connell

Francis Cobb

Clancy Brown

Salvatore Maroni

Carmen Ejogo

Eve Karlo

Michael Zegen

Alberto Falcone

James Madio

Milos Grapa

Jayme Lawson

Bella Reál

Michael Kelly

Johnny Vitti

Mark Strong

Carmine Falcone

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Nadia Maroni

Scott Cohen

Luca Falcone

Theo Rossi

Julian Rush

François Chau

Undisclosed Role

Craig Walker

Undisclosed Role

Jared Abrahamson

Undisclosed Role

The Penguin Overview

TV series

The Penguin

Based on

Characters by Bob Kane with Bill Finger

Developed by

Lauren LeFranc

Showrunner

Lauren LeFranc

Composer

Mick Giacchino

Country of origin

United States

Original language

English

No. of episodes

1

Executive producers

Lauren LeFranc, Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Craig Zobel,

Colin Farrell, Bill Carraro, Daniel Pipski

Producers

Dana Robin, Nick Towne, Corina Maritescu, Claudine Farrell

Production location

New York

Cinematography

Darran Tiernan

Editors

Henk Van Eeghen, Andy Keir

Running time

46–68 minutes

Production companies

Acid and Tender Productions, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company,

Dylan Clark Productions, Chapel Place Productions, Zobot Projects, DC Studios, Warner Bros. Television

Network

HBO

Release

September 19, 2024 – present

Where to Watch the Penguin?

You can watch The Penguin on HBO. It premiered in the United States on September 19, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The series is also available on Max, HBO's streaming platform. The Penguin will have eight episodes, airing weekly until November 10, 2024.

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