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 of to be top-of-the-line of the autumn season, with Colin Farrell’s function within the mission even touchdown him a win on the Golden Globes. This has led many to hope that the mission 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 standard 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 may appear like within the context of the bigger universe of The Batman.
“Effectively 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 proper thought and likewise concerning the timing. You recognize, 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 proper thought.”
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 symbolize the sequence. Her personal phrases have been far more coy in comparison with her producer, however teased that the door was “at all times open” if they may discover the proper thought.
“I imply, you understand, I wrote it as a restricted sequence,” LeFranc advised The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re right here at present and it’s nominated for that. I don’t know. I really like these characters. I believe the world has unbelievable alternative. If we will work out the proper factor and really feel like we will outdo ourselves, there’s at all times that door that’s open. I don’t know, I’m actually happy with the season that we made.”
With Oz Cobb now taking over his conventional function as a criminal offense 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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