The Penguin Releases First Trailer With Colin Farrell in Matt Reeves’ Dark Bat-Verse – Is Robert Pattinson Returning as Batman?

DC is set to take fans back to the gritty streets of Gotham City. Its highly anticipated series, “The Penguin,” is set to stream later this year, promising a thrilling exploration of Oswald Cobblepot’s criminal ascension. Colin Farrell, who stole the show with his transformative performance in “The Batman,” reprises his role as the infamous Penguin.

The series, spearheaded by Lauren LeFranc, will unfold across eight episodes. Picking up just a week after the dramatic events of “The Batman,” “The Penguin” will chronicle the underworld of Gotham. The first trailer of the series has just launched and has the world talking over it.

Will Robert Pattinson Star In HBO’s The Penguin?

While the spotlight in The Penguin shines on Colin Farrell‘s return to the role, a lingering question has captivated fans: will Robert Pattinson make an appearance as The Dark Knight? Rumors have swirled ever since filming began, fueled by reports of Pattinson being spotted on set, per ComicBookMovie. 

Officially, there’s been no confirmation from DC or Pattinson. However, the series’ timeline, set just a week after the events of The Batman, certainly opens the door for a possible cameo. Bruce Wayne, grappling with the aftermath of his battle against Gotham’s underworld, could potentially cross paths with the rising power of Penguin.

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Even if Robert Pattinson doesn’t appear in costume as Batman, there’s a chance he could make a brief appearance as Bruce Wayne. And finally, even if his appearance does not contribute anything to the story, a little fan service will not harm the series overall.

Are The Penguin and The Batman in the DC Universe?

While James Gunn and Peter Safran are gearing up on building the new DC Universe, there are other branches of projects from DC going on. Firstly, Joker takes place outside the realm of the new shared universe and so does Matt Reeves’ The Batman. 

As The Penguin takes place just a week after the events of Pattinson’s blockbuster, it too is not a part of the DC Universe. The first trailer of the movie was released recently and has the fans excited, with one tweeting “WE ARE SO BACK”.

“When I was a kid, there was a gangster, real old-school type. Rex Calabrese. He was a big deal. He helped people. He saw you on the street, he’d call out to you,” 

“When I was 14 or something, he has a heart attack and dies, still holding a cigar. In my neighborhood, they throw a parade in his honor. A friggin’ parade. It wasn’t fancy, but it was a gesture, a show of love, of what he meant. Can you imagine to be remembered like that?” – The Penguin narrating the plot in the trailer

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The Penguin will be released later this year on HBO Max and will consist of eight episodes.