.In a recent job interview, The Batman director Matt Reeves clarified how close he concerned directing an episode of The Penguin, a derivative set starring Colin Farrell. Although he was profoundly involved in the show's advancement, booking conflicts with The Batman follow up forced him to step off of directing. Collider reported this during the course of a meeting with Reeves." Things is actually that I truly would like to," Reeves mentioned, revealing that his early chats with Farrell made it appear feasible. Nonetheless, because of post-production service The Batman as well as text duties for The Batman Part II, he was incapable to devote to directing an episode. "There was actually a factor where our experts recognized ... I really could not be also driving." Although he could not guide this time around, Reeves failed to rule out potential engagement. "If [a] routine ever happened ... I assume it will be actually fun," he stated, noting his excitement to carry on partnering with Farrell on The Batman Part II.Reeves, that is an exec manufacturer on The Penguin, additionally recently affirmed that Robert Pattinson's Batman and Paul Dano's Riddler will definitely not seem in the series. "Rob is not mosting likely to reside in the series," Reeves informed Overall Movie. the series will definitely concentrate on Farrell's personality's rise to power. While Batman's presence is actually felt in the results of the 2022 movie, Reeves kept in mind, "When I'm performing a Batman account, Batman as well as Bruce is visiting be actually the main point of scenery." The Penguin debuts on HBO Maximum on September 19 as well as includes a hue consisting of Michael Kelly, Cristin Milioti, as well as Clancy Brown. The set, illustrated by Farrell as "truly darker" and "astonishingly intense," remains to increase the Gotham world. You may have a look at GameSpot's review listed below. The Batman Component II is actually anticipated in 2026.