The Penguin on MAX: Cast, Plot, Character History, and Trailer

This summer, there has been a lot of excitement in the DC Universe, starting with the release of images from the upcoming Superman movie on social media.

Lanterns, a live-action Green Lantern series created by James Gunn and Peter Safran, has been given the green light by HBO. At the same time, the highly anticipated Batman: Caped Crusader, a collaboration between Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho, will debut this August.

But what will take viewers from the end of summer straight into fall is Max's drama series, The Penguin. The Penguin is scheduled to premiere on HBO on September 19, 2024, and will also stream on Max.

Colin Farrell as The Penguin for MAX's limited drama series The Penguin (Image courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery)

A Continuation of The Batman Saga

The Penguin TV series picks up right where The Batman (2022) film left off, following the story of Oswald Cobblepot as he climbs the ranks of Gotham's crime hierarchy. Colin Farrell reprises his role, bringing his captivating portrayal of The Penguin to the small screen.

The Rise of a New Crime Lord

One week after the events of The Batman (2022 film), Gotham City's criminal underworld is about to witness the ascension of Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin (Farrell). The eight-episode DC Studios drama will go deeper into the gritty, dark world that filmmaker Matt Reeves introduced.

(L to R): Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti, and Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni star in MAX's limited drama series The Penguin (Image courtesy of MAX/Warner Bros. Discovery)

An Ensemble Cast to Watch

The series features a star-studded cast including:

• Colin Farrell (Sugar) as Oswald 'Oz' Cobblepot

• Cristin Milioti (The Resort) as Sofia Falcone

• Rhenzy Feliz (Encanto) as Victor Aguilar

• Michael Kelly (Lioness) as Johnny Viti

• Shohreh Aghdashloo (The Expanse) as Nadia Maroni

• Deirdre O’Connell (Outer Range) as Francis Cobb

• Clancy Brown (SpongeBob Squarepants) as Salvatore Maroni

• James Madio (The Offer) as Milos Grapa

• Scott Cohen (East New York) as Luca Falcone

• Michael Zegen (Boardwalk Empire) as Alberto Falcone

• Carmen Ejogo (Your Honor) as Eve Karlo

• Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy) as Dr. Julian Rush

• Manoli Ioannidis (Discovering Love) as El Jefe

• Hunter Emery (Orange Is the New Black) as Leo

• Berto Colon (Power Book II: Ghost) as Castillo

• Adrienne Acevedo Lovette (Better Call Saul) Billie Carson

• Ava Grey (Atlanta) as Cinnamon

(Cast & Crew)

Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni and Colin Farrel as The Penguin stars of MAX's limited drama series The Penguin (Image courtesy of MAX/Warner Bros. Discovery)

Production and Creative Team

Produced by Reeves' 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros. Matt Reeves and Dylan Clark are executive producers, along with Colin Farrell and Lauren LeFranc, who also serves as the showrunner. The first three episodes are directed by Craig Zobel.

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(L to R)- Burgess Meredith, Paul Williams, Danny DeVito, and Robin Lord Taylor actors who have played and voiced DC Comics' fictional character The Penguin

The Legacy of The Penguin

Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, better known as The Penguin, made his first appearance in Detective Comics Issue #-58 in 1941, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. Operating out of Gotham City, this criminal mastermind is known for his aristocratic persona and is often referred to as the "Gentleman of Crime."

Despite his refined exterior, The Penguin harbors a pathological rage, turning his unique physique and bird-like profile into a symbol of fear. His arsenal includes high-tech umbrellas equipped with various weapons, and his criminal operations are backed by a loyal band of henchmen.

Over the years, The Penguin has been portrayed by several notable actors, including Burgess Meredith in the 1960s Batman TV series, Danny DeVito in Batman Returns, Robin Lord Taylor in Gotham, and most recently, Colin Farrell in the 2022 film The Batman.

Image of Batman, The Joker, Mr. Freeze, Two-Face, and Poison Ivy from Batman The Animated Series. (Image courtesy of MAX/Warner Bros. Discovery)

Batman and the villains he has faced have been prominent figures in popular culture for more than 80 years. Paul Williams voiced The Penguin in Batman: The Animated Series, which aired from 1992 to 1995, a TV show that is still popular today and introduced fans to Harley Quinn, spawning multiple films and cartoon adaptations.

Now, Max's The Penguin promises to be a must-watch for new and older generations of Batman fans, ensuring another 80 years of fandom. With its compelling trailer, storyline, talented cast, and visionary team, this series looks set to add a new dimension to the Gotham universe.

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