Overview

• Showrunner Lauren LeFranc has definitively stated that Dr. Julian Rush, portrayed by Theo Rossi, is not the Scarecrow in HBO's The Penguin.
• Fans speculated about Rush's connection to the Batman villain due to props in his office that resembled Scarecrow's costume elements.
• LeFranc's comments leave open the possibility of Scarecrow appearing in future Batman films or potential additional seasons of The Penguin.
• The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, has been praised for its storytelling and character development, with no confirmation yet on a second season.
• The series introduced several lesser-known Batman villains and explored Sofia Falcone's backstory, avoiding the inclusion of more prominent characters like Joker or Harley Quinn.