Colin Makes a Return as Batman's Antagonist, Once Again
In the film "The Batman" featuring Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell played a secondary role as the character. However, in the eight-episode series "The Penguin," Farrell moves into the main role, portraying Oswald "Oz" Cobb. The miniseries puts more emphasis on character development than usual comic book action.
Oswald Cobblepot, known as "The Penguin," has been brought to life by various actors over the years. This character appeared as a supporting character in "The Batman," played by Farrell. Now, those eager to see more of Farrell's acting talent will be satisfied as the HBO miniseries "The Penguin" based on this famous Batman villain is now available to stream.
"The Penguin" can be watched on Sky Atlantic and WOW, continuing the grim atmosphere of "The Batman" movie and exploring Gotham City's criminal underworld further. As a tale of an intelligent character who uses his weaknesses to his advantage, "The Penguin" strays away from the typical superhero universe and more closely resembles the storytelling style of classic gangster shows like "The Sopranos" or "Boardwalk Empire."
For an in-depth review of "The Penguin," listen to Ronny Rüsch and Axel Max on the latest episode of the ntv podcast "Oscars & Himbeeren." They also cover the Marvel series "Agatha All Along," the action-thriller "The Beekeeper" starring Jason Statham, and the true-crime series "Monster: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez."
Farrell's passion for The Penguin character was evident in his ♪ I'm not goinging to lie ♪, as he brought a new depth and charm to the role in the HBO miniseries. In the series, he seamlessly transitions from the secondary role in "The Batman" to the main focus, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
