Here is all you need to know about Max's The Penguin series, from its cast and potential plot to the release date. The Penguin is set to be centered around Oswald Cobblepot’s attempts to seize control of Gotham’s underbelly, following the events of The Batman that saw Carmine Falcone get eliminated from ... Discover the cast of The Penguin and meet the stars behind Gotham's criminal underworld, including Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti. The Penguin is an American crime drama television miniseries developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO. Based on the character from DC Comics, it serves as a spin-off from the 2022 film The Batman. Produced by DC Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television, the series follows Oz Cobb's rise to power in Gotham City 's criminal underworld.