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Saturday, February 03, 2024

“The Penguin” TV Series


Take a look at actor Colin Farrell, unrecognizable as the star of “The Penguin” live-action TV series, currently shooting, created by Lauren LeFranc and directed by Craig Zobel, based on DC Comics’ characters, streaming Fall 2024 on Max:


“…taking place one week following the events of ‘The Batman’ movie  (2022)…


‘…the new series explores the rise to power of ‘Oswald Cobblepot’ / ‘Penguin’ in the ‘Gotham City' criminal underworld…”


…who became a disfigured crime lord and the former chief lieutenant of crime boss 'Carmine Falcone' …


‘…who is on the rise to becoming a criminal kingpin in his own right..."


Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, 'Penguin' debuted in "Detective Comics" #58 (December 1941). 


He is often presented as a gentleman of crime...


...often developing elaborate schemes...


...while presenting himself as innocent of many of his activities. 


An eccentric criminal mastermind...


....he is well-known for his love of ornithology and use of technology-fitted umbrellas. 


More modern depictions have shown him as the manager of the 'Iceberg Lounge'...


...a popular nightclub which serves as a front for his illegal activities.


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