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HBO head Casey Bloys’ recent remarks are certain to hype the anticipation for the upcoming DC TV series.The Batmanspin-off, following Colin Farrell’s character from the 2022 film Penguin is set to delve into the rise of the DC supervillain, Oswald Cobblepot, within Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
The eight-episode limited series is set to premiere later this year. And the HBO CEO recently proclaimed the series to be on par with the immensely popular dramaHouse of the Dragon,referring it to as the next big major hit from the network.
HBO Head Hypes Upcoming DC SeriesThe Penguin
In a recent interview withVariety, Casey Bloys, the HBO CEO, discussed the network’s upcoming content lineup for the next eighteen months. He highlighted that they have a key advantage of utilizing Warner Bros’ existing IP to create successful new content.
“One of the advantages that I think we have as a company, putting aside HBO for a second, is all the Warner Bros. IP,”he said before adding that they have some major shows lined up, includingThe PenguinandHouse of the Dragon.
Talking aboutColin Farrell’supcoming DC series, he described it as the next major release following the second season ofHouse of the Dragon, a prequel to the Emmy-winning TV seriesGame of Thrones.
So after House of the Dragon, the next big tentpole series that we have coming up will be the Penguin with Colin Farrell. That is coming out of Matt Reeves’ The Batman and it’s fantastic.
Bloys emphasized that a spin-off series of an existing IP can become successful, stating James Gunn’sPeacemakeras one of the prolific examples. Starring John Cena in the titular role, the series was derived from the 2021 superhero filmThe Suicide Squad.
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“It’s a really good example of what you may do,”he said. While discussing the series, Casey Bloys also revealed the potential release timeline for the upcoming series, saying that the show is scheduled for release in September.
Colin Farrell DescribedThe Penguinas Extremely Violent
In a conversation withMovieZine, Colin Farrell shared an insight into the upcoming TV series. Sharing his experience filming the series, the actor said that he had fun working on the show. However, he also described it as a dark and heavy production while stating that it is extremely violent.
It’s dark; that’s what I can tell you about it. It’s really dark. It’s really heavy, I think— it certainly was doing it — It’s incredibly violent. It’s one man’s rise to what he’s always dreamed of inhabiting, which is a certain power or social status.
However, despite its violent nature, Farrell shared that he enjoyed and had a wonderful experience working on the series.“It was a long and really wonderful experience,”he said before adding,“I had an amazing time doing it.”
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The series follows the events ofThe Batman.Farrell elaborated on its narrative, explaining that Carmine Falcone’s demise in the movie led to a power struggle in Gotham City. In this vacuum of power, Oswald Cobblepot enters the fray, determined to rise to the top despite encountering formidable obstacles.
The Batmanis available to stream on Max
The Penguinis expected to release in September 2024.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
