HBO Original DC’s The Penguin is one of my favorite shows right now. Taking place in the world of The Batman, the series expands the cinematic world in a satisfying way, with excellent performances from Colin Farrell (Oz Cobb), Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone) and Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar).
The series has an official companion podcast, where host Amy Nicholson breaks down each episode, delving deeper into the heart of Gotham. The episodes are filled with new insights from the creators, making it an absolute must-listen for fans who are looking for behind-the-scenes details.
Gain exclusive insights from series creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner Lauren LeFranc and director Craig Zobel about their creative processes and storytelling techniques that bring Gotham City and its characters to life. Explore the nuanced portrayal of Victor through conversations with Lauren LeFranc, actor Rhenzy Feliz, and fluency consultant Marc Winski. Discover the thoughtfulness behind the show’s unique soundtrack with music supervisors Jen Malone and Whitney Pilzer. Finally, witness the magic of Gotham’s visual effects through the eyes of VFX supervisor Johnny Han.
In this episode, Amy speaks with writer and co-executive producer Vladimir Cvetko and SPFX Makeup Prosthetic Designer Mike Marino about the grounded world of Gotham and the process of creating Oz Cobb’s look. You’ll hear from series creator, executive producer and showrunner Lauren LeFranc and actors Michael Kelly and Michael Zegen on what it takes to be a Falcone, the layered emotions and intense character dynamics it takes to survive at the top of Gotham’s underworld. Finally, production designer Kalina Ivanov and supervising art director Deborah Wheatley share stunning visual details and Easter eggs that enrich the storytelling throughout the series.
Join Amy as she talks with series creator, executive producer, and showrunner Lauren LeFranc, The Batman writer-director and executive producer Matt Reeves, and executive producer Dylan Clark about the creative process that bridges “The Batman” to this new series, from character development to the challenges of transitioning from film to TV. Later, Amy sits down with Lauren LeFranc and executive producer and “Oz Cobb,” Colin Farrell, discussing their perspectives on bringing “The Penguin” to life, how his performance aims to capture the character’s complex persona and vulnerability.
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