As a longtime fan of the Gotham City saga, I must say that Rhenzy Feliz has truly delivered a captivating performance as Vic in The Penguin. His portrayal of Vic’s moral descent is nothing short of extraordinary, and it’s a testament to his acting skills that he could make us empathize with such a complex character.
WARNING! The following contains spoilers for The Penguin Episode 6!
In Gotham City’s Narrows, there’s hardly anyone untainted, as demonstrated by the recent episode of “The Penguin” titled “Gold Summit.” This episode, number 6, finds Oz Cobb (portrayed by Colin Farrell) increasing his control over the city’s criminal underworld. His right-hand man, Vic (played by Rhenzy Feliz), grapples with ethical dilemmas as a fresh danger surfaces from his own past. This moral struggle climaxes in the episode when Vic takes an action that Batman himself would refrain from, unless perhaps directed by Zack Snyder – cold-bloodedly taking the life of Calvin.
In an interview with Collider, Rhenzy Feliz discussed the pivotal scene that showcased Vic’s gradual moral decay throughout the season. This topic was something Feliz and the showrunner, Lauren LeFranc, had talked about from their very first meeting in Los Angeles before filming began. The actor had been visualizing this scene throughout the entire production process, as it represented a crucial turning point in Vic’s character arc across the show. To prepare for the scene, Feliz delved into some unsettling research to fully capture Vic’s descent.
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Although Vic has transformed into a murderer, Feliz asserted that the character doesn’t relish in taking lives. “He doesn’t want to perform this action; he feels compelled to do it,” he clarified. At that pivotal instance, Vic’s perspective on life shifted from stark contrasts to nuanced hues of gray. Feliz emphasized that Vic’s response to the murder was the most poignant part of the scene, stating further:
He comes across as if he was compelled, almost reluctantly, to perform this action. This then transitions into a sense of resentment towards you for making him do it. The essence of the situation seemed more nuanced than simply right or wrong. I believe we were attempting to capture that complexity in Victor’s experience.
What’s Next for Victor in The Penguin?
It’s sad to see how Vic’s character is gradually changing under the influence of Oz Cobb over their time together. Although they shared a moment bonding over blended fruit drinks in the initial episode, it’s clear that Vic and Oz are two unique individuals. If Vic hadn’t made an attempt to modify the rims of Oz’s Maserati, his life would have taken a noticeably different path. After stepping over a significant ethical boundary, we can’t help but wonder what direction the show will steer Vic towards next.
Previous events showed that Vic was hesitant to join Oz’s criminal circle. Having just taken a life for Oz, there is a possibility that Vic may completely abandon the criminal underworld. On the other hand, he might become more entangled in Oz Cobb’s illicit drug network. After performing the act, Oz Cobb comforted Vic with “it gets easier.” Is it possible we’re watching the emergence of a future formidable Batman antagonist?
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2024-10-28 19:31