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' …
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‘…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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