As a lifelong fan of DC Comics and its gritty, dark take on Gotham City, I can’t help but be thrilled about the expansion of Matt Reeves’ universe with “The Penguin.” The showrunner’s response to John Turturro’s comments is refreshing and logical. It’s clear that they prioritize storytelling over personal preferences, which makes for a more cohesive and engaging series.
In contrast to many cinematic universes, some comic book properties are maintained independently. Notably, Matt Reeves’ The Batman, currently streaming with a Max subscription, stands alone, and its universe has been extended with the Max series The Penguin. The showrunner has addressed John Turturro’s remarks about violence towards women and presented a compelling argument concerning Carmine Falcone.
In “The Penguin,” the much-awaited sequel to “The Batman Part II” within the DC movie universe, we find ourselves back in Reeves’ Gotham City. Unlike before, this time the narrative revolves around the Falcone crime family, yet it’s Mark Strong, not Turturro’s Carmine Falcone, who takes on that role in Sofia’s flashbacks. Although Turturro himself mentioned his absence was due to disapproval of the show’s depiction of violence against women, the showrunner Lauren LeFranc clarified this point to The Wrap. She explained that Mark Strong replaced him for reasons related to the storyline.
I completely respect an actor who doesn’t want to take on a role for whatever their personal reasons. I only want people to join our show who are excited and want to further the story we’re trying to tell. I think Mark Strong did a really fantastic job. He made the character his own and also really honored what John Turturro did.
In a single episode of “The Batman,” Strong’s portrayal of Falcone made its appearance, culminating in the unveiling of Sofia’s tragic tale of deception. It seems that LeFranc is content with his interpretation of the character and the strategic use of Carmine within “The Penguin.
Turturro’s remarks concerning the violent portrayal of women in The Penguin sparked widespread discussion online. However, Lauren LeFranc stated that his absence from the series was primarily due to scheduling issues, as far as she knew. Additionally, she commented on Carmine Falcone’s history of violence depicted in The Batman, saying:
In the film, Carmine is portrayed as a man with a history of violence towards women. Not only did he murder Selina Kyle’s mother, but he also attempted to harm Selina herself and took the lives of Annika, one of her friends. This pattern of aggression and lethality against women has been clearly demonstrated in the narrative, a point that both Matt and I concur upon.
At the conclusion of “The Batman”, Paul Dano’s Riddler took out Carmine Falcone, paving the way for a power struggle within his criminal organization as represented by The Penguin in the sequel. While details about “The Batman Part II” are scant, it seems likely that events involving The Penguin will significantly impact the storyline. In the latest installment, Sofia, rather than continuing the Falcone family business, has established the Gigante empire, a name derived from her late mother’s maiden surname.
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2024-10-24 20:07