How 'The Penguin' turned New York into a new kind of Gotham City
Briefly

Ivanov describes the artistic vision for The Penguin as 'Our mandate from was The French Connection meets Goodfellas.' This cinematic approach sets a gritty tone for the series.
'For Carmine's house, we immediately knew we wanted it to look like a Great Gatsby mansion... We ended up with a beautiful mansion in La Selva.' This highlights the show's commitment to visually striking settings.
Hawksmoor NYC was chosen for its representation of power: 'This is a place of power, where her family used to take her.' The cultural significance contributes to the narrative depth.
'They said it was a slam dunk... to show the rich, power-brokers in this setting, and how well protected they are,' emphasizing the importance of location in storytelling.
Read at Time Out New York
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