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Why was Carmine Falcone recast in The Penguin?

The role of Carmine Falcone was recast simply because The Batman actor John Turturro had scheduling conflicts, so was unable to film the series. Instead, Mark Strong has taken on the role. Showrunner and executive producer Lauren LeFranc explained the reasoning behind the recast, telling IGN: "Well, practically, John was just unavailable to us.

IGN · 4d

The Penguin's Sofia Falcone Explained: Who Is the Batman Villain The Hangman?

Who is Cristin Milioti's character Sofia Falcone in The Penguin, and why do they call her The Hangman? Here's what you need to know about this terrifying Batman villain.

Yahoo · 1d

The Penguin: Why Mark Strong Replaced John Turturro’s Carmine Falcone

In the 2022 film The Batman, John Turturro played the role of crime boss Carmine Falcone. However, in the upcoming series The Penguin, which takes place in the same fictional universe as The Batman, Mark Strong will be playing the character.

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Yahoo · 14h

What to Remember from THE BATMAN’s Crime Families Before THE PENGUIN

The Penguin drops you in the deep-end of Gotham's criminal underworld. Here's what to remember about the crime families from The Batman.

GamesRadar+ · 6h

There's a Riddler Easter egg in The Penguin that you probably missed – and it will be very familiar to fans of The Batman

The Penguin has now kicked off on HBO, and the first episode of The Batman spin-off is a grisly return to the dark underworld of Gotham. It mostly focuses on Oz Cobb's new bid for power following Carmine Falcone's death, but there is a little subtle tease in there for fans of Matt Reeves' movie.

CinemaBlend on MSN · 14h

The Penguin Director Explains That Riddler Reference In Episode 1, And How It Ties Back To The Batman

Thankfully, while the writer-director refines his vision, the HBO original series The Penguin will rekindle our interest in the Reeves-verse, following the character of Oswald Cobb (an unrecognizable Colin Farrell) as he maneuvers the power vacuum created by the assassination of crime boss Carmine Falcone (played by Mark Strong in the series).

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INSIDER on MSN · 14h

When 'The Penguin' takes place in 'The Batman' timeline explained

Reeves said the TV series is the "entry point" into "The Batman 2," which starts filming in 2025 and will be released in 2026. "There are details that actually connect right into the way the next movie begins,

Forbes · 1d

What Time Does ‘The Penguin’ Come Out On HBO And Max?

Colin Farrell is back as The Penguin in HBO’s new original limited series, “The Penguin,” which premieres tonight. Here’s what time to tune in and how to watch.

Total Film on MSN · 14h

When does The Penguin take place on The Batman timeline?

As well as dealing with the aftermath of the flood, The Penguin also follows one of the most impactful events in Gotham's underworld: the death of Carmine Falcone. Without the kin

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‘The Penguin’ Star Addresses That Shocking Death & What’s Next for the Falcone Family

Revealed to be an addict in the episode’s opening news reports, Alberto is poised to take his dad’s gig, but as he chats ...

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THE PENGUIN Director Craig Zobel Breaks Down Big Character Death And Teases What's To Come In Episode 2

The Penguin director and executive producer Craig Zobel has addressed the decision to kill a noteworthy character from the ...

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Cristin Milioti’s ascendant mafia boss Sofia Falcone is The Penguin’s standout villain

Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone is the standout villain of Max’s The Penguin. But she started in Batman comics as a mafia ...

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Here's Who Will Be Joining Colin Farrell in Gotham's Criminal Underbelly in 'The Penguin'

At least not in The Batman or at the start of The Penguin. After serving as the chief lieutenant for Carmine Falcone, before he ultimately was assassinated, Oz has become more of a criminal ...

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How Carmine Falcone's Death ‘Created a Power Vacuum in Gotham's Underworld' Ripe for the Penguin's Taking

Carmine Falcone is a key antagonist in The Batman, both in the film directed by Matt Reeves and the comics on which the film ...

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Matt Reeves Told Us Exactly Why Batman Isn't In "The Penguin"

When audiences tune in for the premiere of The Batman spin-off series, The Penguin, viewers may wonder why a certain man ...

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