.In a current interview, The Batman supervisor Matt Reeves detailed exactly how close he related to sending an episode of The Penguin, a sequel set starring Colin Farrell. Although he was actually deeply involved in the show's growth, organizing conflicts with The Batman follow up compelled him to tip off of directing. Collider stated this in the course of a meeting with Reeves." The many things is that I truly intended to," Reeves pointed out, explaining that his early discussions with Farrell made it seem possible. Nevertheless, as a result of post-production focus on The Batman as well as text roles for The Batman Component II, he was actually unable to devote to pointing an episode. "There was actually a point where our company discovered ... I really couldn't be likewise directing." Although he couldn't drive this time, Reeves really did not eliminate future participation. "If [a] timetable ever before occurred ... I think it would be actually really fun," he mentioned, noting his enjoyment to carry on working with Farrell on The Batman Component II.Reeves, who is an exec manufacturer on The Penguin, additionally formerly verified that Robert Pattinson's Batman and also Paul Dano's Riddler are going to certainly not seem in the program. "Rob is certainly not heading to reside in the program," Reeves informed Complete Film. the set will definitely concentrate on Farrell's personality's rise to electrical power. While Batman's visibility is actually felt in the aftermath of the 2022 movie, Reeves took note, "When I'm performing a Batman tale, Batman as well as Bruce is actually mosting likely to be actually the bottom line of scenery." The Penguin debuts on HBO Max on September 19 and also features a hue including Michael Kelly, Cristin Milioti, as well as Clancy Brown. The collection, illustrated by Farrell as "definitely darker" and also "surprisingly intense," remains to extend the Gotham world. You may look into GameSpot's evaluation right here. The Batman Part II is expected in 2026.