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The Penguin: Who is Sofia Falcone and why is she known as the Hangman in the new show?

With The Penguin streaming now all eyes are on Colin Farrell's scheming Oz Cobb. While the new series is not a part of James Gunn's relaunched DC Universe, it is a spin-off of Matt Reeves' 2022 film The Batman, centred on the infamous supervillain and criminal mastermind – you can read our The Penguin review here.

Polygon · 17h

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 enforcer and serial killer the Hangman.

NJ.com on MSN · 1d

Is HBO’s ‘The Penguin’ the ‘Sopranos’ of Gotham? N.J.’s Cristin Milioti on the icy hot drama.

But if Farrell was the revelation of “The Batman,” Cristin Milioti is the revelation of “The Penguin,” premiering Thursday on HBO and Max. Milioti, who grew up in Cherry Hill, stars alongside Farrell as Sofia Falcone,

The Penguin, Easter Eggs

Beebom · 12h

The Penguin Episode 1: Who Is Victor Aguilar and Is He a Character from DC Comics?

Oswald Cobblepot takes Victor Aguilar as his ally in The Penguin Episode 1. Here's all you need to know about the character.

ComingSoon on MSN · 13h

The Penguin Episode 1’s DC Easter Eggs & Batman References Explained

Eggs in Episode 1 are sparking curiosity among DC fans, especially those captivated by the hidden details and references to Batman. The series is set in the aftermath of Matt Reeves’s The Batman. These easter eggs are pivotal in connecting fans with the original DC universe,

Yahoo · 17h

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).

Colin Farrell, Batman and Penguin

Tribune News Service on MSN · 23h

‘The Penguin’ review: Colin Farrell takes on Gotham’s Scarface in HBO’s compelling gangland saga

That’s twice now, for filmmaker and producer Matt Reeves. First he directed “The Batman,” the 2022 Batman movie we didn’t know we needed. Now, as executive producer, he has handed off the creative chores to others for “The Penguin,

deseret · 3h

New series ‘The Penguin’ reimagines the classic ‘Batman’ villain

There are also live-action TV shows that feature the Penguin. Robin Lord Taylor plays a younger version of the character in “Gotham” (2014-2019), and in the series “Batman” (1966-1968) Cobblepot was played by Burgess Meredith.

INSIDER on MSN · 17h

'The Batman' director Matt Reeves explains why Robert Pattinson isn't in 'The Penguin'

"The Penguin" is the second project set within Matt Reeves' grim, violent take on the DC universe, following 2022's "The Batman" which starred Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne and Batman. The film established that Gotham's police force and the city council are corrupt,

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Is The Penguin’s Victor Aguilar an Original DC Character or From Comics?

Despite his budding relationship with The Penguin, as seen in the show, Victor Aguilar is a completely original character.

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Colin Farrell ‘shared a few texts back and forth’ with Danny DeVito about ‘who’s the best Penguin’ ahead of reprising role

With this week’s “The Penguin,” Oscar-nominated actor Colin Farrell steps back into the role of Oz Cobb, the hardened and ...

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The Penguin: Who Is Salvatore Maroni?

Though largely just a mafioso figure in DC Comics, Salvatore Maroni is most notable for being ... As revealed in the first episode of The Penguin, Oz pays a visit to Sal at Blackgate ...

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Who Is The Hangman in The Penguin Episode 1?

The first episode of The Penguin has been released and it introduces The Hangman. In this article, read who The Hangman is in ...

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3 DC Comic Characters That May Have Inspired The Penguin’s Victor Aguilar Twist

Rhenzy Feliz's character, Victor Aguilar, from HBO's The Penguin could've been inspired by Oz Cobb's allies from the original ...

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The Best Penguin Comics To Read Before Watching HBO's The Penguin TV Series

One of the best places to start is the character's latest storyline, which is aptly titled The Penguin. This 13-issue comic ...

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How ‘The Penguin’ Became ‘The Sopranos’ of Batman Shows: “It’s Fun to Write an Asshole”

Showrunner Lauren LeFranc on how she created an acclaimed character-driven DC Comics drama series while throwing out all the usual comic book tropes.

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Colin Farrell recounts jaw-dropping story about his 'penis' on set of The Penguin

The Batman (2022) spin-off The Penguin aired yesterday (September 19) and Farrell shared a hilarious moment between him and ...

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