James Gunn Confirms He Had Almost No Influence on HBO’s ‘The Penguin’

As a long-time fan of Batman and Gotham’s dark underbelly, I must say that “The Penguin” is an absolute triumph! Colin Farrell’s portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot is nothing short of stellar, and the series’ grounded, gritty take on the crime drama genre is a breath of fresh air.


As a hardcore gamer, let me tell you that The Penguin has been an absolute standout! This series has got everyone talking – fans and critics alike can’t get enough. Kudos to Colin Farrell for knocking it out of the park as Oswald Cobblepot in the spin-off show stemming from Matt Reeves’ smashing hit, The Batman movie.

The show presents a realistic, street-level crime drama, exploring the aftermath of the Riddler’s assault on Gotham City and the ascension of the Penguin within its criminal underworld. Despite James Gunn and the DC Universe expressing satisfaction with the series, some fans have disputed this praise since The Penguin is not part of the DCU and there seems to be minimal involvement from Gunn in the production of the show.

Matt Reeves’ creation, “The Penguin,” belongs to a separate universe, making it unrelated to the world Gunn is constructing. The filmmaker has officially confirmed that his part in the series was small and inconsequential, implying he does not claim full ownership over it.

The Penguin show is thriving. Critics rave about it, fans can’t get enough, and the ratings are impressive, solidifying HBO’s claim to a blockbuster TV series in their collection. Fans eagerly anticipate each new installment, and the series serves as a precursor to the upcoming Batman sequel, laying the groundwork for another thrilling journey featuring Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of Batman.

As a gamer, I’m thrilled to share that James Gunn, leading DC Studios, has showered praise on the latest series, and he’s expressed his pride in its success – something we reported earlier. Now, some fans speculate that this could be a hint at connecting ‘The Penguin’ to the DC Universe. However, let me clarify, as far as I understand, Gunn’s words don’t necessarily mean that these two entities are intertwined; they remain separate in every possible way.

To begin with, Reeves’ Batman universe is based on unique foundations that are unrelated to either the DCEU or the present DCU. Reeves is developing his own universe, and The Penguin is a product of this creative process, both in terms of tone and storytelling.

It’s clear now that Gunn merely provided a handful of initial suggestions for the early episodes. However, the team working on the project has done an exceptional job, making Gunn’s role in the series practically negligible.

James Gunn gave some notes on first few episodes of THE PENGUIN

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Well, Gunn’s situation is sorted out now, so there’s no cause for concern. He isn’t asserting ownership over The Penguin, but rather, he remains fiercely in favor of it!

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2024-10-13 17:13