While the first season of The Penguin has just finished on the streaming platform Max, fans are wondering if a sequel will see the light of day. Discover the statements of Matt Reeves and Colin Farrell about a possible season 2.
Posted on November 10, 2024 on the streaming platform Maxthe eighth episode of The Penguin comes to complete this first season in style and thus lay the foundations of the film The Batman, partie II which is scheduled for release on September 30, 2026 in cinemas in France. But what about the future of the series?
A season 2 of The Penguin could see the light of day, according to Matt Reeves
Initially conceived as a mini-series, The Penguin met with great success when it was broadcast on HBO across the Atlantic and on Max in the rest of the world, so much so that the hypothesis of a season 2 is not ruled out. For good reason, interviewed by the American media Entertainment Weekly, Matt Reeves, the director of The Batmanconfided that he was deep in thought on this subject with the rest of the team.
“We are starting, very preliminary, to talk about how this could be done” declares the one who serves as executive producer on The Penguin. “For me, what’s really important is to deserve it. The idea of revisiting means we have to keep the bar at the same level. I know none of us want to come back and just do more. We want to come back and do something awesome. So that's what we're talking about right now. We think there's going to be something there, but it's just the beginning. That said, it’s exciting. It’s very rewarding” he continues.
Colin Farrell ready to reprise his role in season 2 of The Penguin ? He responds
For his part, Colin Farrell also does not rule out the idea of reprising his role of Oz aka The Penguin in a sequel of the series.
“If there was a good idea (for season 2) and the storyline was really strong and as strong, or even stronger, on paper than that of the first season, of course I would » the actor told The Hollywood Reporter.
Before adding: “For me, the bar for success is not very high. The question is, 'Do most people like it?' – just the simplicity of it. I like being in things that are critically approved – it's much better than the other way around – but I've been around long enough to know that the audience represents the most important critics ».
To be continued… In the meantime, you can watch and rewatch all eight episodes of the first season of The Penguin on Max.
