.In a latest interview, The Batman director Matt Reeves explained how close he involved directing an episode of The Penguin, a spin-off series starring Colin Farrell. Although he was actually profoundly involved in the program's progression, scheduling contravene The Batman part two compelled him to tip far from directing. Collider mentioned this during the course of a job interview with Reeves." The many things is that I actually intended to," Reeves pointed out, detailing that his very early discussions along with Farrell made it seem feasible. Having said that, because of post-production work with The Batman and also text duties for The Batman Component II, he was unable to dedicate to driving an episode. "There was a point where we realized ... I really couldn't be additionally driving." Although he couldn't route this time around, Reeves didn't eliminate future engagement. "If [a] schedule ever before presented itself ... I believe it will be actually actually exciting," he pointed out, noting his enjoyment to carry on dealing with Farrell on The Batman Component II.Reeves, who is actually a manager producer on The Penguin, additionally earlier verified that Robert Pattinson's Batman and Paul Dano's Riddler are going to certainly not show up in the series. "Rob is not going to remain in the series," Reeves informed Total Movie. the set will focus on Farrell's character's rise to power. While Batman's presence is felt in the aftermath of the 2022 movie, Reeves noted, "When I am actually doing a Batman tale, Batman as well as Bruce is going to be the main point of perspective." The Penguin debuts on HBO Max on September 19 and also includes a hue consisting of Michael Kelly, Cristin Milioti, as well as Clancy Brown. The series, described through Farrell as "definitely darker" as well as "incredibly fierce," remains to broaden the Gotham world. You can easily take a look at GameSpot's review listed here. The Batman Component II is actually assumed in 2026.