The Future of 'The Batman' Universe

HBO's 'The Penguin' is gearing up for its season finale, leaving fans wondering what's next for the series and the 'Batman' universe as a whole. In a recent interview with Interview, 'The Batman' director Matt Reeves shared his thoughts on the potential for more TV shows set in the world of Gotham.

Reeves expressed his excitement about the future, stating, "Yeah. We have been talking, and it's exciting because people are now embracing the show. My fantasy is coming into being, which is very exciting, and HBO has been incredibly supportive from the beginning." He also revealed that discussions have been underway about expanding the universe with new shows.

Exploring the World of Gotham

When asked about his vision for these new shows, Reeves explained:

"I wanted to make sure that we didn't do the origin tale, which so many of the other series have done. I think the idea of being able to put a lens on these characters is a really exciting idea. It's about cities and their dysfunction and the world and its dysfunction, which is what Batman stories are all about. They're all about Gotham being a place that should be better. And you can have that experience of this almost novelistic epic crime saga, but you also just get these separate experiences. They have their own dramatic value. So, Oz's story is Oz's story, and the idea is to do these other stories in the same way."

The Fate of 'The Penguin' Season 2

Meanwhile, Colin Farrell, who stars as Oz Cobblepot in 'The Penguin,' has expressed some reservations about returning for a second season. In an interview with Total Film earlier this year, he admitted that playing the character took a heavy toll on him. "I don't know, man, don't get me wrong — I loved it — but it got in on me a little bit. By the end of it, I was bitching and moaning to anyone who would listen to me that I f-ing wanted it to be finished. I tried to remind them that I had 'grumpy gratitude.'"

Farrell also cited the physically demanding process of getting into character as a major reason why he might not be ready to return for another season just yet. "Lauren said, 'Look, if I could find a way that makes sense, would you talk about it?' and I said, 'Absolutely,' and maybe in a year I would. But when I finished, I was like, 'I never want to put that f-ing suit and that f-ing head on again."

Catch the season finale of 'The Penguin' on November 10th on HBO and Max.