.In a latest interview, The Batman director Matt Reeves explained how close he related to directing an episode of The Penguin, a sequel series starring Colin Farrell. Although he was profoundly associated with the series's development, organizing conflicts with The Batman part two forced him to tip out of directing. Collider stated this during a job interview along with Reeves." The important things is actually that I really intended to," Reeves mentioned, discussing that his early conversations along with Farrell created it appear possible. Nevertheless, because of post-production work with The Batman and also script roles for The Batman Component II, he was unable to commit to guiding an episode. "There was actually a factor where our team understood ... I truly could not be actually additionally driving." Although he couldn't guide this time around, Reeves didn't eliminate future participation. "If [a] routine ever presented itself ... I believe it will be actually definitely fun," he pointed out, noting his exhilaration to proceed working with Farrell on The Batman Part II.Reeves, that is a manager developer on The Penguin, likewise formerly confirmed that Robert Pattinson's Batman and also Paul Dano's Riddler will certainly not seem in the program. "Rob is not going to be in the series," Reeves informed Overall Film. the series will certainly concentrate on Farrell's personality's cheer energy. While Batman's visibility is experienced in the consequences of the 2022 film, Reeves took note, "When I'm performing a Batman story, Batman as well as Bruce is going to be the main point of scenery." The Penguin debuts on HBO Maximum on September 19 and also features a cast consisting of Michael Kelly, Cristin Milioti, and Clancy Brown. The collection, defined through Farrell as "actually black" and also "unbelievably terrible," remains to increase the Gotham world. You may look at GameSpot's evaluation listed here. The Batman Component II is actually assumed in 2026.