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Colin Farrell reveals how much of The Penguin Matt Reeves was involved in [Exclusive]

The penguin has become one of the most anticipated series in the DC Universe Colin Farrell Reprising his role as Oswald “Oz” Cobb The Batman. While The penguin delves deeper into the journey of Oz, writes Farrell The Batman director Matt Reeves for the series’ success, stating that Reeves’ vision was instrumental in shaping both the character and the series. I speak to Collider’s at length Steve Weintraub Speaking at the end of the series’ first season, Farrell shared that Reeves’ meticulous, hands-on approach had a constant influence on the series’ development.



“He leaves no creative stone unturned. Every director should of course be detail-oriented because of the responsibility and consequences of what they do for a living, but there are those who do that even more than usual, and Matt is one of those. He’s just going through so much pain.”

Reeves has made a name for himself primarily through his careful but haunting storytelling The Batman, but his world is also building up Dawn of the Planet of the Apes And War for the Planet of the Apes and it was essential for the director to do so, according to Farrell The penguin would fit well with the world he created on the big screen for the first time, which was reassuring for the actor.

“That’s why it takes him so long to finish the second script – which I haven’t read – because he really leaves no stone unturned. He is meticulous in how he world-builds. He was the same for all of them.” Monkey movies. He’s exceptional,” Farrell said.



Matt Reeves was involved in all aspects of The Penguin

Although Reeves didn’t direct any episodes The penguinHe was instrumental in directing the show. Farrell recalled Reeves’ influence on everything from the beginning of the plot to the execution of the scenes:

“Knowing that he was in our corner and a very active participant in the entire process, from the beginning of the plot to the execution of the story on film and in front of the camera, was probably the greatest source of confidence I have ever had.” into the series, even before the first episode, just knowing that Matt Reeves would be overseeing all of this, and even though he wouldn’t be directing any of the episodes, he would be playing a really aggressive role in Cake, you know?


The penguinThe final episode airs Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO. The series can be streamed on Max. Stay tuned to Collider for more of our exclusive interview with Colin Farrell.

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