Get ready for the highly anticipated premiere of The Penguin, an HBO Original limited series, debuting on Friday, September 20, on HBO (Astro Ch 411 / Unifi TV 401) and HBO GO.
The eight-episode series will release new episodes every Monday, starting September 30. In addition to the premiere announcement, HBO has unveiled the official key art for the show.
Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (better known as “The Penguin”), this series continues the epic crime saga introduced in filmmaker Matt Reeves’ The Batman, which became a global blockbuster. Developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the series focuses on Farrell’s character, who played a pivotal role in the original film.
A Star-Studded Cast
Alongside Colin Farrell, The Penguin features an impressive ensemble cast, including:
- Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone
- Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar
- Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti
- Shohreh Aghdashloo as Nadia Maroni
- Deirdre O’Connell as Francis Cobb
- Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni
- James Madio as Milos Grapa
- Scott Cohen as Luca Falcone
- Michael Zegen as Alberto Falcone
- Carmen Ejogo as Eve Karlo
- Theo Rossi as Dr. Julian Rush
The Penguin Behind the Scenes
The series is executive produced by Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, and Lauren LeFranc, who also serves as the showrunner and writer. Craig Zobel directs the first three episodes, with Bill Carraro also contributing to the production.
Based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, The Penguin is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. Daniel Pipski is also an executive producer for the series.
Catch Up on The Batman
Don’t miss the chance to revisit The Batman on HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online at HBO GO Asia or via the mobile app available in the App Store or Play Store for as low as RM23.30 per month. You can also access HBO GO through Astro or Unifi TV.
HBO GO is compatible with Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV, and Samsung Smart TV, and includes AirPlay and Google Cast functionality for seamless viewing.
Stay tuned for the gripping episodes of The Penguin as it takes you deeper into the world of Gotham’s underbelly!
