Colin Farrell (b. May 31, 1976) is an Irish character actor who portrayed Oz Cobb in The Batman (2022) and The Penguin (2024).
- Pictured: Farrell as Oz Cobb in the Penguin episode "After Hours" (2024)
Professional History
Colin Farrell is an acclaimed Irish character actor known for his versatile performances in both independent films and blockbusters. Some of his most celebrated performances include his roles in Minority Report, In Bruges, The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, True Detective and The Banshees of Inisherin, the latter for which he was nominated for Best Actor at the 95th Academy Awards.
In his first role for DC Films, Farrell appeared as the Penguin in Matt Reeves' film The Batman in 2022, giving a performance based in part on Fredo Corleone from The Godfather and The Godfather Part II,[1] all under heavy prosthetics and a fatsuit designed by makeup supervisor Mike Marino.[2] His portrayal garnered much praise from critics and audiences, though he later stated he was disappointed with the small amount of scenes he had in the movie.[3]
He later reprised the role on the crime drama limited series The Penguin in 2024, on which he also served as executive producer. The series was released on HBO to critical acclaim, with Farrell's performance earning him Best Actor in a Limited Series at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.[4]
Farrell will reprise the role of the Penguin in The Batman: Part II, set to begin shooting in late 2025 for a 2027 release under the newly restructured DC Studios. He has also been set for the role of Sgt. Rock in the DCU film of the same name, though its production has been delayed.[5]
Work History
Acting Credits
| The Batman | March 4, 2022 | Oz / The Penguin |
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| The Penguin | 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
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| "After Hours" | September 19, 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
| "Inside Man" | September 29, 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
| "Bliss" | October 6, 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
| "Cent'anni" | October 13, 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
| "Homecoming" | October 20, 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
| "Gold Summit" | October 27, 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
| "Top Hat" | November 3, 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
| "A Great or Little Thing" | November 10, 2024 | Oz Cobb / The Penguin |
External Links
References
- ↑ The Batman: Colin Farrell's Penguin Takes Inspiration From The Godfather's Fredo – Empire Magazine
- ↑ Colin Farrell on playing The Penguin and his prosthetic… pecker – YouTube
- ↑ The Penguin Official Podcast Episode 1 – YouTube
- ↑ Colin Farrell Wins Golden Globe For Acting In A Limited Series For 'The Penguin' – Deadline
- ↑ 'Sgt. Rock' Halts Pre-Production, Now Eyeing Summer 2026 Production Start – Deadline