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Actor Colin Farrell will reprise his role as Oswald “Oz” Cobb / Penguin in the upcoming seriesThe Penguin. The film serves as a spin-off to the 2022 filmThe Batman. As a result, Farrell had to undergo an excruciating and incredible transformation process to play the titular character. A new behind-the-scenes video revealed a look at Farrell’s transformation process for the role.
Meanwhile, Farrell also discussed the lengthy makeup process and extensive prosthetics used to achieve his character’s look in the series. At the same time, Farell spoke about how he almost lost his cool during makeup and tried to walk out before it was completed. Here is what Farrell had to say about his incredible transformation inThe Penguin.
Colin Farrell Talked About His Transformation ForThe Penguin
Colin Farrellfirst appeared as Oswald “Oz” Cobb / Penguin inThe Batman. He is set to headline the upcoming mini-seriesThe Penguin, which continues the character’s story, picking up after the film’s events. During a recent press conference, Farrell revealed how he underwent an incredible transformation for playing the disfigured character.
A BTS video released by Max revealed how Farrell had to sit in the makeup chair for almost three hours, with several crew members applying the prosthetics on him to achieve the character’s disfigured look. you may check out the complete process below.
From Colin Farrell to Oz Cobb.#ThePenguinpic.twitter.com/5kzwboa0KY
Farrell made the following statement regarding the lengthy makeup process he underwent for his transformation into Penguin (viaCBR.com):
By the end…I’d start to get a little agitated and I’d walk out.
Farrell added that designer Mike Marino had to follow him to apply the finishing touches to complete his transformation.
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TheFantastic Beastsactor admitted that despite the lengthy process making him slightly agitated towards the end, it never felt like a drag. Instead, Farrell revealed that he took this time to think about his scenes for the day and prepared for them.
By the time we finished shooting the show, I was done…. I was grumpy because he’s so bad.
Farrell made the above statement, explaining thatplaying the twisted characterwas more tiresome than the makeup process. As a result, by the time he finished filming the series, Farrell had become a bit jaded by the character’s cruelty.
Colin Farrell Casts Doubt on Returning ForThe PenguinSeason 2
It seems Farrell’s experience with the character of Penguin might have left him too jaded to return for a potential second season. During an interview with Total Magazine, Farrell was asked about the possibility of coming back for a second installment of the upcoming series.
I don’t know, man. Don’t get me wrong — I loved it — but it got in on me a little bit.
Farrell made the above statement (viaThe Hollywood Reporter), casting doubts onThe Penguingetting a second season.
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Furthermore, Farrell revealed that by the time filming wrapped up, he was constantly complaining about the grueling demands of his character. Despite uncertainty over his future as the DC Comics character, Farrell will most likely reprise the role for Matt Reeves’The Batman: Part II. As a result, the film might change Farrell’s mind about returning to the role.
The Penguinis scheduled to premiere on HBO on June 02, 2025, followed by a streaming release on Max.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
