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How ‘The Penguin’ Became ‘The Sopranos’ of Batman Shows: “It’s Fun to Write an Asshole”

Showrunner Lauren LeFranc on how she created an acclaimed character-driven DC Comics drama series while throwing out all the usual comic book tropes.

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New series ‘The Penguin’ reimagines the classic ‘Batman’ villain

The new limited series from HBO stars Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, or the Penguin, per USA Today. “The Penguin” is a continuation of the 2022 movie “The Batman” where audiences first saw Farrell as this version of the character.

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The Penguin: Who Needs Batman When You Have The Sopranos? - Cast Interview

Picking up a week after where director Matt Reeves’ 2022 film The Batman left off, The Penguin tracks Oz Cobb as he schemes his way up the ranks of the Gotham City underworld. But it’s also a story about broken people in a broken city who are just trying to find their place.

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‘The Penguin’: Why You Won’t Hear The Nickname Uttered Much In The HBO Series

Though previous live action and animated depictions of the villain Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot have leaned into the ...

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The Penguin Showrunner Explains Carmine Falcones Recasting in HBO Series

The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc discusses Mark Strongs casting as the new Carmine Falcone in HBOs The Batman spinoff ...

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Showrunner Lauren LeFranc on Why They Didn't Have a Batman Appearance in ‘The Penguin' | THR Video

Showrunner Lauren LeFranc chats with THR at The Penguin carpet and shares why they ultimately decided against an appearance ...

‘The Penguin’ Premiere Red Carpet Photos: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti & More

The Penguin stars Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti were among the attendees at the HBO miniseries' premiere, held tonight in ...

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'I Don’t Feel Like It’s Missing Something': ‘The Penguin’ Creators Matt Reeves And Lauren LeFranc Say The Show Doesn’t Need Batman

‘The Penguin’ creators have made it clear ... And it’s exactly where we begin.” Lauren LeFranc, the head writer and showrunner of the series, backed up Reeves’ vision, emphasizing ...

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'The Penguin' Series Premiere Recap: Neither Fish Nor Fowl

The inscrutable mystery of its very existence aside, the premiere of The Penguin does one thing right: It tells a little ...

Sorry, Batman. Colin Farrell's 'sinister' gangster takes flight in HBO's 'The Penguin'

A Batman baddie gets the spotlight in HBO's "The Penguin," but Colin Farrell puts a charmingly sinister spin on the familiar ...

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When To Watch DC Studios’ ‘The Penguin’: Premiere Date, Time, and More

The Penguin will officially premiere on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The series will run for eight episodes in total, finishing on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

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The Penguin Sees a Storm Coming in New "Weeks Ahead" Trailer

Check out HBO's "Weeks Ahead" trailer for Showrunner Lauren LeFranc and EPs Matt Reeves & Dylan Clark's Colin ...

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‘The Penguin’ Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?

and Lauren LeFranc, who serves as writer and showrunner. Craig Zobel directed the first three episodes in addition to ...

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