The Penguin: 7 Things to Know About HBO's Batman Spin-Off Series

What is The Penguin?

The Penguin is an upcoming American crime drama television series developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO. It is based on the DC Comics character of the same name and serves as a spin-off to the 2022 film The Batman.

Who is The Penguin?

The Penguin is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, and first appeared in Detective Comics #58 (December 1941). The Penguin is a short, stout man with a large beak-like nose and a monocle. He is a master criminal and one of Batman's most recurring enemies.

What is the plot of The Penguin?

The Penguin will follow the character as he rises through the ranks of Gotham City's criminal underworld. The series will explore his journey from a low-level criminal to one of the city's most powerful crime bosses.

Who stars in The Penguin?

Colin Farrell, who played the Penguin in The Batman, will reprise his role in the spin-off series.

When will The Penguin be released?

The Penguin is scheduled to premiere on HBO in 2023.

What are the expectations for The Penguin?

The Penguin is one of the most highly-anticipated television series of 2023. Fans of The Batman and DC Comics are eager to see what LeFranc and Farrell have in store for the character.

Additional information

The Penguin is not the first Batman spin-off series. Gotham, which aired on Fox from 2014 to 2019, was a prequel to the Batman films. Pennyworth, which aired on Epix from 2019 to 2020, was a prequel to the Batman prequel films.

The Penguin is one of several DC Comics television series in development. Other series include Green Lantern, Strange Adventures, and DC's Wonder Twins.