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Colin Farrell's 'The Penguin' Debuts on HBO, Delving Into Gotham's Dark Underworld

The series explores Oswald 'Oz' Cobb's violent rise to power in a grittier, R-rated Gotham City.

  • Set after the events of 'The Batman,' the series follows Oz Cobb as he navigates the power vacuum left by Carmine Falcone's death.
  • Colin Farrell reprises his role as The Penguin, with extensive prosthetics transforming him into the iconic villain.
  • The show features a darker, more violent Gotham, free from the constraints of a PG-13 rating, allowing for a more mature and disturbing narrative.
  • Cristin Milioti stars as Sofia Falcone, bringing a new layer of chaos and competition to Gotham's criminal underworld.
  • Originally considered for a sequel film, 'The Penguin' bridges the gap between 'The Batman' and its upcoming sequel, expanding the story across multiple media.
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