.In a latest job interview, The Batman supervisor Matt Reeves clarified how close he pertained to directing an episode of The Penguin, a derivative set starring Colin Farrell. Although he was actually greatly associated with the series's advancement, organizing conflicts with The Batman part two pushed him to tip out of instructing. Collider mentioned this throughout an interview with Reeves." The important things is actually that I really wished to," Reeves pointed out, detailing that his early discussions with Farrell created it seem feasible. However, due to post-production deal with The Batman and script duties for The Batman Part II, he was not able to commit to driving an episode. "There was a point where our company recognized ... I really could not be also guiding." Although he could not drive this time around, Reeves failed to rule out potential engagement. "If [a] timetable ever emerged ... I assume it would be actually really enjoyable," he said, noting his excitement to proceed working with Farrell on The Batman Component II.Reeves, that is an executive manufacturer on The Penguin, likewise earlier verified that Robert Pattinson's Batman and also Paul Dano's Riddler will definitely not appear in the show. "Rob is actually certainly not going to be in the program," Reeves told Overall Film. the series is going to focus on Farrell's character's rise to electrical power. While Batman's presence is actually felt in the upshot of the 2022 movie, Reeves took note, "When I am actually carrying out a Batman tale, Batman and Bruce is visiting be actually the main point of viewpoint." The Penguin debuts on HBO Maximum on September 19 and also includes a hue featuring Michael Kelly, Cristin Milioti, and also Clancy Brown. The collection, illustrated through Farrell as "truly black" as well as "surprisingly terrible," continues to expand the Gotham world. You can take a look at GameSpot's testimonial right here. The Batman Part II is expected in 2026.