Matt Reeves’The Batman 2will get a bit of a lead-in thanks to the highly-anticipated spinoff series based on Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. The Penguin. While the existence of this particular show has been known for a while, it’s now confirmed that it will tie directly into the still-on-track follow-up to 2022’s surprisingly excellentThe Batman.
Reeves confirmed to the relief of many thatThe Batman 2is still on the way(though not necessarily with that title). But fans were understandably curious whether current rather drastic changes at Warner Bros. Discovery would affect Farrell’sPenguinshow. Luckily, the director was quick to alleviate any concerns regarding the miniseries. He even went a step further to clarify that it may be required viewing forThe Batmansequel.
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During an interview withCollider, where Reeves confirmed thatThe Batman 2is safe amongWarner Bros. Discovery’s restructuring, he also offered a juicy little tease regarding Farrell’s project. “We are very, very soon going to start shootingThe Penguinwith Colin. That is super exciting,” Reeves said. “There’s actually a whole little fabric of things we’re wanting to do, the way we’re doing withPenguinand how that comes back into how that will lead into the sequel, and what that sequel is going to be.”
Not only that but there may be more supplemental projects in the works that will help flesh out the grungy Gotham City ofThe Batman. “There are some other things we have planned too,” Reeves added. “The BatVerse of what we’re doing has me very, very excited, and I’m very passionate about it. So I’m excited.” He’s likely referring to, among others, the recently announcedArkham Asylum spinoff series. But chances are there could be other projects in the pipeline as well.
The idea thatThe Penguinwill serve as a bit of a setup for the sequel toThe Batmanis intriguing. The 2022 film wowed audiences in several ways. From the incredible performances from stars like Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz to thegorgeous use of The Volume tech by the cinematographers, there are plenty of reasons to be excited for more stories set in that rich, dark world.
Here’s hopingThe Penguin, or whatever it ends up being called, continues that trend of on-screen excellence. Farrell has already more than proven himself with his incredible performance as the character, so just the idea of seeing more of him in a miniseries sounds too good to pass up.
