The Academy Award-nominated actor reveals the surreal experience of transforming into the iconic comic book villain for the upcoming HBO Max series 'The Penguin'.
- September 19, 2024
AceShowbiz - Colin Farrell has shared his unique experience of embodying the comic book villain The Penguin for the HBO Max series centered around the character. During the red carpet premiere, Farrell expressed the "weird" sensation of witnessing his transformation into Oz Cobb.
Despite the elaborate costumes and makeup, Farrell noted that he never fully lost his sense of self. However, seeing his reflection as The Penguin made him realize how much he identified with his appearance. This realization provided a "blank slate" that allowed him to immerse himself in the role, aided by the "amazing" work of showrunner Lauren LeFranc and her writing team.
Farrell praised makeup artist Mike Marino for his exceptional craftsmanship in creating a "beautiful puppet" that Farrell was able to animate. He had previously worked with Marino on "The Batman" in 2022 and had expressed a desire for more opportunities to play The Penguin after witnessing Marino's transformative abilities.
The eight-episode series, set directly after the events of "The Batman", follows Oz as he attempts to seize power in Gotham City's underworld. It stars Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O'Connell, Clancy Brown and Michael Zegen. "The Penguin" premieres on Thursday, September 19, at 9 P.M. on HBO and HBO Max.
