Colin Farrell isn’t very hopeful about a second season of *The Penguin*, saying in a recent interview that he’d “bet against” it happening.
Farrell, who played the comic villain Oswald “Oz” Cobb, also known as the Penguin, in Matt Reeves’ *The Batman* movie and then in the spinoff series *The Penguin* on HBO, gave his first clear comment to Comicbook.com about the possibility of a second season.
He said, “I have a bit of a negativity bias.
Apparently, I’ve been told by various people close to me.” He added, “So I would say I would bet against, but not by much.”
However, Farrell made it clear this wasn’t a definite “no,” explaining that “the powers that be are thinking of storylines that could justify another eight hours” of television.
Still, as Farrell pointed out, any expansion of the series would need to align with Matt Reeves’ vision for the Batman universe, including a sequel starring Robert Pattinson set for 2027.
He explained, “It conveniently worked that the death at the end of *The Batman* and the devastation within Gotham opened up a power vacuum that then Oz could try and capitalize on.
That was perfect for the parallel eight hours that we had. And then *The Batman Part II* will pick up, whatever, a few weeks after the show ended. But I kind of bet against, but not by a wide mark.”
*The Penguin* got great reviews from fans and critics, and the show and its cast won several awards after its 2024 release.
Farrell won the Golden Globe for Best Actor (Miniseries or TV Film) and the SAG Award for Outstanding Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie.
Cristin Milioti, who played Sofia Falcone, won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television and the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Despite all this praise, HBO hasn’t ordered another season of the series, leaving Farrell to remain vague on the matter until now.
All of *The Penguin* is available to stream on HBO Max.
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