By jasper 
Did No One Recognize Colin Farrell as the Penguin?
It’s quite possible that a segment of the audience didn’t realize until the credits rolled that one of The Batman‘s most significant antagonists, the Penguin, was portrayed by the acclaimed actor Colin Farrell.
In Matt Reeves’ The Batman, the actor was virtually unrecognizable compared to his more conventionally handsome appearance in the recently released Fantastic Beasts film series. The extensive makeup, including heavy prosthetics and elaborate hair and facial work, effectively concealed almost all of Colin Farrell’s typical facial and physical attributes. He was completely transformed into the corpulent and lumbering figure of the “Penguin.” An amusing anecdote even circulated about him casually visiting a Starbucks in full Penguin attire during filming, and remarkably, no one recognized him.
Director Matt Reeves explained that the character of the Penguin necessitated a dramatic transformation for Colin Farrell. However, considering the actor had recently undergone significant and taxing weight fluctuations for another role, they opted to utilize makeup and special effects to achieve the Penguin’s distinctive look rather than asking Farrell to physically alter his body again.
This dedication to the character’s visual representation certainly paid off. So compelling was Farrell’s portrayal that he is set to collaborate with director Matt Reeves once more for an upcoming HBO Max series titled The Penguin. This new show will delve into the criminal life of this kingpin of Gotham’s underworld and is anticipated to premiere on the streaming platform in 2023.
Director Matt Reeves has described The Penguin series as a narrative akin to Scarface, chronicling the classic villain’s ascent to the apex of the criminal world. Additionally, another HBO Max production, focusing on the Gotham City Police Department, is also currently in development, further expanding the gritty world established in The Batman.