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Colin Farrell Says ‘The Batman: Part II’ Picks Up Weeks After ‘The Penguin’ as He Praises Script

Farrell calls Matt Reeves’ sequel screenplay a masterwork after reading it.

Overview

  • The actor confirms the sequel begins only a few weeks after the events of HBO’s limited series The Penguin.
  • He says he would bet against a second season of The Penguin, though he notes potential storylines are being discussed.
  • Farrell will reprise Oz Cobb with a smaller role than in the series, aligning with Reeves’ focus on Bruce Wayne’s arc.
  • Production is expected to start in the spring, with Warner Bros. setting an October 1, 2027 theatrical release.
  • Reporting has differed on the script’s status, but Farrell now says he has read it and describes it as exceptionally strong.