The latest cinematic Batman reboot starring Robert Pattison as the titular dark knight is set for release early next year, and more and more details are being revealed. The latest tidbits of info come from star Colin Farrell, who will play the role of Oswald Cobblepot, also known as the Penguin.
Farrell's take on the character already made headlines before when we got a brief glimpse of the extensive prosthetic work needed to turn the actor into the supervillain with the beak-like nose and notorious facial features. Under all the makeup, Farrell can barely be recognized at all.
Recently the actor spoke to MTV's Josh Horowitz about the production, discussing difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety procedures forced the cast and crew to take a hiatus from shooting, and lead actor Pattison came down with the sickness during the course of the project. In the interview, Farrell jokes about the weirdness of 'Batman' getting sick.
Farrell spoke about his role in The Batman, revealing that the Penguin will only appear in "5 or 6 scenes. Whether he dislikes seeing himself on screen in general or is only disquieted by the makeup is unclear but he is glad that the Penguin didn't get a bigger role so that the movie "won't be ruined by my presence".