Showrunner Lauren LaFranc has shared details about the future of the series The Penguin, which has captured the attention of the public and critics since its premiere in 2024. Although the series has been a resounding success, receiving 24 Emmy nominations and highlighting Colin Farrell’s performance as Oz Cobb, LaFranc has stated that a second season must wait until after the release of The Batman Part 2, scheduled for October 1, 2027.
A series dependent on the success of a movie
LaFranc has indicated that the script for The Batman Part II is in the hands of its creator, Matt Reeves, and that his vision for the character of Oz Cobb and the story of Gotham is crucial for deciding the future of the series. “There are no updates on the status of the second season. Matt just delivered his script, so I’m excited to read it and see what it contains,” LaFranc expressed to The Hollywood Reporter.
A key aspect that both LaFranc and Farrell emphasize is the need for any continuation of The Penguin to match or exceed the quality of the first season. “We don’t want to do something again if it’s not going to be excellent. Our series was always thought of as limited, so moving to a second season is a significant change,” LaFranc stated.
As a result, fans of Oz Cobb will have to be patient before seeing more of the enigmatic character on screen. However, LaFranc is in the process of working on ideas for a possible second season, although it remains uncertain whether it will take place. In the meantime, attention continues to be on the future of Gotham and the development of The Batman Part II, where it is expected that the story of Oz Cobb will progress significantly.
