The Penguin might not be over fairly but! Producer Matt Reeves and showrunner Lauren LeFranc have revealed that there are discussions a couple of second sequence of the HBO sequence.
Very like The Batman earlier than it, The Penguin turned out to be a shock smash hit. The sequence was thought-about to be probably the greatest of the autumn season, with Colin Farrell’s function within the undertaking even touchdown him a win at the Golden Globes. This has led many to hope that the undertaking could also be picked up for a second season, regardless of initially being pitched by Matt Reeves and Lauren LeFranc as a restricted sequence.
Whereas it’s not regular for restricted sequence 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 will appear 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 advised The Hollywood Reporter. “And it’s actually about developing with the correct concept and likewise in regards to the timing. You already know, 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 correct concept.”
The Penguin Showrunner Teases Season 2
Matt Reeves wasn’t the one one with some phrases to say about the potential of The Penguin getting a season 2. Showrunner Lauren LeFranc additionally made an look on the Golden Globes to characterize the sequence. Her personal phrases had been way more coy in comparison with her producer, however teased that the door was “all the time open” if they might discover the correct concept.
“I imply, you recognize, I wrote it as a restricted sequence,” LeFranc advised The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re right here immediately and it’s nominated for that. I don’t know. I really like these characters. I believe the world has unbelievable alternative. If we are able to work out the correct 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 pleased with the season that we made.”
With Oz Cobb now taking over 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 attainable that Matt Reeves and Lauren LeFranc would lean into his comedian e book roots for a continuation, or carry in additional mob bosses to attempt to play on the mobster vibes established by their freshman outing.
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