.In a latest interview, The Batman director Matt Reeves detailed exactly how close he related to directing an episode of The Penguin, a derivative series starring Colin Farrell. Although he was actually deeply associated with the show's growth, scheduling contravene The Batman follow up required him to tip away from directing. Collider stated this in the course of an interview with Reeves." The thing is that I really wished to," Reeves mentioned, clarifying that his very early conversations with Farrell created it seem to be achievable. However, due to post-production work on The Batman and also text responsibilities for The Batman Part II, he was actually not able to dedicate to guiding an episode. "There was a point where our team recognized ... I truly couldn't be likewise guiding." Although he couldn't guide this moment, Reeves failed to eliminate future involvement. "If [a] timetable ever occurred ... I presume it would be actually really exciting," he stated, noting his pleasure to continue teaming up with Farrell on The Batman Component II.Reeves, who is an executive manufacturer on The Penguin, likewise earlier confirmed that Robert Pattinson's Batman and also Paul Dano's Riddler will certainly not seem in the series. "Rob is actually not visiting remain in the series," Reeves said to Total Movie. the set will certainly pay attention to Farrell's personality's rise to electrical power. While Batman's presence is actually felt in the results of the 2022 film, Reeves kept in mind, "When I'm performing a Batman account, Batman and also Bruce is actually going to be the main point of scenery." The Penguin debuts on HBO Maximum on September 19 as well as includes a cast featuring Michael Kelly, Cristin Milioti, and also Clancy Brown. The collection, described by Farrell as "really darker" and also "unbelievably terrible," continues to extend the Gotham universe. You can have a look at GameSpot's testimonial listed below. The Batman Part II is expected in 2026.