The challenge of transforming into Batman's 'Penguin' character! Colin Farrell is ready for 'The Penguin' season 2
A1 Digital India News: Irish actor Colin Farrell opened up about his experience in the role of 'The Penguin' and the challenges he faced while portraying the role. Playing the role of Gotham City villain Oz Cobb, he revealed the hardships he faced, from the hours-long makeup process to staying in character. The success of HBO's show 'The Penguin' has made it extremely popular with audiences, and Farrell's acting has taken it to new heights.
Colin Farrell revealed that sitting in a makeup chair for three hours and covering himself in latex every day was a challenging process. To stay in character, he resorted to method acting. Farrell shared his reasons for staying in character:
"It wasn't just the makeup that involved a lot of effort, but also living the mental and emotional aspects of Oz Cobb. Getting completely immersed in the character made me a natural in this challenging role."
Farrell also revealed that being in a dark, aggressive character for long hours on set also affected his mood. He said that when we watch cruel films, our mood gets affected. Similarly, playing a character like 'The Penguin' also affects his life.
The show 'The Penguin' is the story of the rise of Penguin i.e. Oz Cobb in the criminal world of Gotham. As soon as it premiered, it started getting great ratings from the audience and critics. This eight-episode series was first prepared as a limited series, but due to its increasing popularity, it is being considered to extend it. This HBO show takes the audience to a new world and keeps their curiosity alive.
The character of Oz Cobb is very complex and full of depth. Farrell's method acting has added a new dimension of reality to the show. The character and story of the show have won the hearts of the audience.
Episode Date IMDb Rating
Episode 1 March 10, 2024 8.5
Episode 2 March 17, 2024 8.7
Episode 3 March 24, 2024 8.9
Colin Farrell's performance in 'The Penguin' is not only a major milestone in his career but also shows how an actor can completely immerse himself in a difficult character. Audiences and critics have praised his performance, and the show's popularity continues to grow with each episode.