HBO has announced the premiere date for its upcoming limited series The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, aka “The Penguin.” The series, set in the world of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, will debut on Thursday, 19 September, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will also be available on Max.
The series centres on the character of Oz Cobb, expanding the epic crime saga that began with the blockbuster film. The Penguin continues the story, focusing on the rise of powerful criminal underworld figures in Gotham City.
The Cast
– Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, aka “The Penguin,” a powerful criminal underworld figure.
– Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, a sophisticated and influential player in Gotham City.
– Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar, a clever and resourceful young man who forms an unlikely alliance with Oz.
– Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti, a seasoned Gotham City police detective.
– Shohreh Aghdashloo as Nadia Maroni, a calculating and influential figure in the city.
– Deirdre O’Connell as Francis Cobb, Oz’s mother, who holds a pivotal role in his life.
– Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni, a powerful and feared Gotham City mobster.
– James Madio as Milos Grapa, a skilled and ruthless hitman.
The Penguin premieres on HBO and Max on 19 September. Developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the series is executive produced by Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, and Craig Zobel, who directs the first three episodes.
The Penguin is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios.
