In creating The Batman, Matt Reeves envisioned a more expansive storytelling avenue, joking that it warranted an HBO series. The character Oz Cobb, portrayed by Colin Farrell, was particularly intriguing to Reeves, who noted that the actor captured a unique essence in the role, making audiences eager to explore his backstory further. This vision is realized in The Penguin, an HBO series set immediately after the film, designed as an ambitious character study of the titular mobster.
Reeves explained that The Penguin aims to bridge the narrative between films and television by delving deeper into character arcs that cinematic formats might overlook. The series presents an opportunity to intimately explore the more nuanced traits of characters like Oz Cobb, contrasting sharply with the traditional portrayals of villains in comic lore. This longform approach allows for a richness in storytelling, which can present a more layered and textured exploration of Gotham's organized crime.
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