.In a current interview, The Batman supervisor Matt Reeves clarified just how close he came to sending an episode of The Penguin, a spin-off series starring Colin Farrell. Although he was deeply associated with the program's growth, booking contravene The Batman follow up obliged him to tip away from instructing. Collider reported this in the course of a meeting along with Reeves." Things is that I really desired to," Reeves mentioned, clarifying that his early discussions along with Farrell created it seem to be possible. However, because of post-production focus on The Batman and script duties for The Batman Component II, he was incapable to devote to guiding an incident. "There was an aspect where our company recognized ... I actually couldn't be actually additionally driving." Although he couldn't direct this time around, Reeves really did not rule out future participation. "If [a] timetable ever occurred ... I presume it will be actually really exciting," he mentioned, noting his enthusiasm to continue partnering with Farrell on The Batman Part II.Reeves, that is an exec developer on The Penguin, also formerly validated that Robert Pattinson's Batman as well as Paul Dano's Riddler will certainly not seem in the series. "Rob is actually certainly not heading to be in the program," Reeves told Complete Movie. the series will certainly focus on Farrell's character's rise to electrical power. While Batman's presence is experienced in the after-effects of the 2022 movie, Reeves took note, "When I am actually doing a Batman story, Batman as well as Bruce is mosting likely to be the main point of view." The Penguin debuts on HBO Maximum on September 19 and includes a cast featuring Michael Kelly, Cristin Milioti, and also Clancy Brown. The collection, illustrated through Farrell as "really dark" and "very violent," remains to extend the Gotham universe. You can browse through GameSpot's customer review listed below. The Batman Part II is actually anticipated in 2026.