Colin Farrell confirms Penguin in Batman 2: ‘Five or six scenes’

First derivative of the film Batman (2022), directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson, Penguin came to an end last Sunday, the 10th, with an intense finale that showed the evolution of Oswald Cobbplayed brilliantly by Colin Farrellin the world of crime Gotham. Now, the actor has revealed how he will reprise the role in Batman 2but it will not have a large participation.

It is worth remembering how Batman 2 It is scheduled to premiere on October 2, 2026 in theaters in the United States. In Brazil, the production, whose filming should begin in the first half of 2025, should premiere at the same time.

During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Farrell talked about his future in the franchise, titled Batman Epic Crime Saga (“Batman’s Epic Crime Saga,” in the free translation), which should go even beyond the second feature.

“I signed a contract for three films Batmanbut at that point I didn’t know if it would show up this second,” he said. “Matt He is a brilliant screenwriter and an extraordinary director. I was told that I have five or six scenes in Part 2but I have no expectations beyond that.”

I’m an open book, I can get excited about things that way.

What is the story of Penguin?

In the story, which takes place shortly after the events of the film, the city of Gotham is fragile — after the plan to Charade (Paul Dano, Pantheon) —, with political leadership shaken and public confidence in justice and security in decline. With the death of Carmine Falcone (John Turturro, Break), a central figure in Gotham’s criminal world, begins a power struggle for Gotham’s underworld.

In addition to Colin Farrell, Penguin still has Cristin Milioti (How I Met Your Mother), Michael Kelly (House of Cards), Rhenzy Feliz (Fugitives), Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Sand and Mist), Michael Zegen (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), James Madio (Band of Brothers), Scott Cohen (Gilmore Girls) and Deidre O’Connell (Daredevil) in the cast. Watch the trailer: