The upcoming HBO Max series “The Penguin” is a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” and according to the show’s creator, Lauren LeFranc, and director, Craig Zobel, the show is deeply connected to the film.
“I feel like it’s an extension of what is fundamentally there,” Zobel said in a recent interview. “We know this is the world of Batman. You’re going down a different alley. So the spectre of Batman is there. The spectre of the Riddler is there. The spectre of everything that happens in the last movie is there. It informs it. And it’s exactly where we begin.”
LeFranc echoed Zobel’s views, noting that the show offers a different perspective on the Batman universe. “To me, I think it packs a different punch,” she said. “Matt’s films are through the lens of the Batman, so you’re high up, looking down on the city. It’s a different perspective. With Oz, you’re in the city streets, you’re in the grit and the muck and the grime. He’s looking up, wanting to claw his way to the top.”
The show follows the rise of Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin, in the aftermath of the events of “The Batman.” The series explores the character’s transformation into the villainous mastermind, and how he becomes a key player in the Gotham City underworld.
By connecting the show to the film, the creators aim to offer a fresh perspective on the Batman universe, while still honoring the characters and storylines that fans love.
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