Lauren LeFranc created the 2024 crime drama TV series “The Penguin” for HBO. It is a spin-off of the 2022 film “The Batman” and is based on the DC Comics character Penguin. The series delves into the rise of the Penguin in Gotham City’s criminal underworld. The showrunner is Lauren LeFranc, and DC Studios collaborates with Warner Bros. Television to produce the series. “The Penguin” will premiere on HBO in the United States on September 19, 2024, and will last for eight episodes.
The show is set one week after the events of “The Batman” (2022). It follows Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, also known as Penguin, as he rises to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
Where was “The Penguin” Filmed?
New York City, New York
Filming started on March 1, 2023, in New York City. The working title was “Boss.” Darran Tiernan was the cinematographer for the three episodes directed by Zobel. Some scenes were filmed at Silvercup Studios North in Queens.
Westchester County
On May 16, 2023, filming was planned in Westchester County, New York. But due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike, picketers caused the production to stop for the day. The next day, picketers at a church in Harlem, Manhattan, and at Silvercup North again shut down filming. Production paused until May 18. Smaller scenes were filmed the day after in Brooklyn.
Strike Interruptions
In June 2023, the production was suspended until the strike ended. Filming was supposed to take five or six months, but it was delayed. The writers’ strike ended in late September 2023, and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike ended on November 9, 2023. Filming resumed on November 27, 2023, in the Bronx and at Whitestone, Queens the next day. Kelly completed his scenes by January 2024, and filming wrapped up on February 17, 2024.
“The Penguin” was filmed in various locations in New York City, including Queens, Harlem, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Westchester County. The series faced delays due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, but filming was completed by February 2024. The show will premiere on HBO on September 19, 2024.
Official Trailer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – The Penguin
Q: Where was “The Penguin” filmed?
A: “The Penguin” was filmed in different locations in New York City. Some of the main places include Silvercup Studios North in Queens, Harlem in Manhattan, Westchester County, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. These varied locations helped to bring the gritty atmosphere of Gotham City to life.
Q: When did the filming of “The Penguin” start?
A: Filming for “The Penguin” began on March 1, 2023, in New York City. The production team started capturing the scenes that would tell the story of Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, also known as Penguin, and his rise to power in Gotham’s criminal underworld.
Q: Were there any interruptions during the filming of “The Penguin”?
A: Yes, there were several interruptions during the filming of “The Penguin.” The production was paused in May 2023 due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. Filming resumed briefly but was paused again due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The team was able to resume and continue filming on November 27, 2023, after the strikes ended.
Q: When did the filming of “The Penguin” end?
A: The filming of “The Penguin” was completed on February 17, 2024. Despite the delays caused by the strikes, the production team worked diligently to finish the series, ensuring that all scenes were captured to bring the story to the screen.
Q: When is “The Penguin” scheduled to be released?
A: “The Penguin” is scheduled to premiere in the United States on HBO on September 19, 2024.
