Topher Grace, known for his role in Interstellar, has expressed his frustration over the lack of renewal for HBO’s critically acclaimed series The Penguin, which has left fans anxious regarding its future. Grace voiced his sentiments directly towards decision-makers, stating that the show deserves a second season based on its significant impact. He said, “Whoever is in charge of making that decision, what are you doing? This is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen on TV. We gotta have a season 2.”
The Penguin stars Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, a character whose complexity and dark journey captivated audiences. Initially conceived as a limited series linked to The Batman, the show concluded its first season with Oz making drastic decisions, including the murder of Victor, which complicates any potential continuation. Farrell himself has acknowledged that these actions create challenges for a second season. He stated, “Killing Vic is a very hard thing to claw back from,” emphasizing that while continuing the story is not impossible, it would be a significant narrative hurdle.
Farrell has also shared his thoughts on the possibility of returning for a second season. While acknowledging that the original plan was for it to be an eight-part limited series, he indicated a willingness to revisit the character if there was a compelling story that aligned with Matt Reeves’ Batman universe. However, he expressed his reluctance to continue simply due to the show’s success, stating that he wouldn’t want a potential sequel to dilute the quality of the first season. “We all left it in the ring in those eight hours. I would hate to, just because of a quote-unquote success, have to go again,” he remarked, highlighting the importance of maintaining the integrity of the original content.
Fans and critics alike will be eagerly awaiting any news on The Penguin’s future, as the numbers reflect its popularity, boasting an IMDb rating of 8.6/10 and a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show is currently available for streaming on HBO Max, leaving viewers hopeful that the series will find its way back for another season that lives up to its acclaimed first chapter.