'The Penguin' Showrunner Reveals More 'Batman' Spinoffs Could Be Coming
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Writer and director Matt Reeves created a fascinating version of the Caped Crusader with 'The Batman' in 2022.
The realistic and gritty aesthetic, combined with excellent performances from its entire cast, has been met with critical acclaim and even Academy Award nominations.
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This sentiment continued with the HBO Max spin-off series 'The Penguin' starring Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti. Not only was it widely popular with fans, but it also garnered awards for both its leads.
Needless to say, fans are clamoring for more of Reeves 'The Batman' universe. And according to 'The Penguin's showrunner, they will likely get it.
Collin Farrell took home the Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe for his role in The Penguin. The star was full of praise for actors who have previously played Batman villains.
Collin Farrell took home the Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe for his role in The Penguin. The star was full of praise for actors who have previously played Batman villains.
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During an appearance on Deadline's Crew Call, 'The Penguin' executive producer and showrunner Lauren LeFranc revealed that more spinoffs based on Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' universe could be on the way, saying that they were in the "early stages."
'The Penguin' showrunner Lauren LeFranc says that other 'THE BATMAN' spin-offs are in the early stages of development.
(Source: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/YYPsQgTPxx — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 28, 2025
Additionally, LeFranc spoke to what could potentially be in Season 2 despite it being intended as a limited series.
"Beyond Colin (Farrell), it depends on whether there's a story that we can make richer than what we've already done," LeFranc said.
"I'm in the process of exploring what that would be, if there will be more."
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While the news about spinoffs is certainly exciting, fans are still waiting for an update on 'The Batman: Part II.'
The first film garnered $772.3 million in the box office while also earning Oscar nominations for Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
Despite this amount of success, there have been very few official updates on 'The Batman: Part II,' including what the actual title may be.
At this point, the only thing known about the film is that Robert Pattinson will reprise the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman as well as the return of Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot AKA The Penguin.
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