<p>Birds of Prey, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role, was released in 2020 and was praised by many for her performance in the film. The female-led creative showcased the specific portrayal of female anger and empowerment. Did you know the character of Penguin was supposed to be part of the film, which was recently released by Margot Robbie? However, the filming was stopped by the director Matt Reeves. Let's delve into knowing the reason behind it.</p><h2>Why did Matt Reeves stop Penguin's feature in the Birds of Prey?</h2><p>In an interaction with <i>Entertainment Weekly</i>, with Robbie and Farrell, the former asked, "Did we ever talk about Harley and Penguin?, to which the latter replied, 'I don't believe so". Farrell further revealed, "I don't think it came up once. No, we never mentioned, never spoke about it at all."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/peacemaker-season-2-loved-the-first-episode-release-schedule-for-new-episodes-1755939420066"><strong>Peacemaker season 2: First episode wows fans; when do new episodes premiere?</strong></a></p><p><br>Robbie then interrupted by saying, "The first draft that Christina Hodson, who wrote Birds of Prey, the villain was the Penguin?. Robbie further revealed, "And then director Matt Reeves said, 'Don't use the Penguin. I'm going to use him in my thing. And so we swapped it to Black Mask, which was played by Ewan McGregor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/missing-true-beauty-watch-7-popular-k-dramas-featuring-cha-eun-woo-1755929409752"><strong>Missing True Beauty? Watch 7 popular k-dramas featuring Cha Eun-woo</strong></a></p><p><br>Followed by this, Colin asked if Margot still had a copy of the first draft and if she could send it for reading. Margot agreed to send it soon.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/nobody-x-review-bob-odekirk-starrer-garners-mixed-reaction-netizens-say-i-didn-t-think-it-was-as-good-1755923731009"><strong>Nobody X review: Bob Odenkirk starrer garners mixed reaction from netizens</strong></a></p><h2>All about Birds of Prey</h2><p><i>Birds of Prey</i> is a superhero film based on DC comics. Directed by Cathy Yan, written by Christina Hudson, it is the eighth installment in the DC Extended Universe, which also served as a spin-off and sequel of Suicide Squad, which was released in 2016.</p><p><br>It tells the story of Harley's struggles to pick herself up after being thrown out in the streets by the Joker. However, Harley teams up with Huntress, Black Canary, and Renee Montoya to defeat a gangster and protect a girl.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dexter-original-sin-cancelled-despite-renewal-announcement-by-paramount-know-why-1755925416720"><strong>Dexter prequel cancelled despite renewal announcement by Paramount? Know why</strong></a></p><p><br><i>Birds of Prey</i> stars Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, and Ella Jay Basco, among others.&nbsp;</p>

Margot Robbie revealed that the role of Penguin, played by the actor Colin Farrell, was reportedly stopped from being featured in the film Birds of Prey by the director Matt Reeves. Birds of Prey was released in theatres in 2020.

Birds of Prey, featuring Margot Robbie in the lead role, was released in 2020 and was praised by many for her performance in the film. The female-led creative showcased the specific portrayal of female anger and empowerment. Did you know the character of Penguin was supposed to be part of the film, which was recently released by Margot Robbie? However, the filming was stopped by the director Matt Reeves. Let's delve into knowing the reason behind it. Why did Matt Reeves stop Penguin's feature in the Birds of Prey? In an interaction with Entertainment Weekly, with Robbie and Farrell, the former asked, "Did we ever talk about Harley and Penguin?, to which the latter replied, 'I don't believe so". Farrell further revealed, "I don't think it came up once. No, we never mentioned, never spoke about it at all." Also Read: Peacemaker season 2: First episode wows fans; when do new episodes premiere? Robbie then interrupted by saying, "The first draft that Christina Hodson, who wrote Birds of Prey, the villain was the Penguin?. Robbie further revealed, "And then director Matt Reeves said, 'Don't use the Penguin. I'm going to use him in my thing. And so we swapped it to Black Mask, which was played by Ewan McGregor. Also Read: Missing True Beauty? Watch 7 popular k-dramas featuring Cha Eun-woo Followed by this, Colin asked if Margot still had a copy of the first draft and if she could send it for reading. Margot agreed to send it soon. Also Read: Nobody X review: Bob Odenkirk starrer garners mixed reaction from netizens All about Birds of Prey Birds of Prey is a superhero film based on DC comics. Directed by Cathy Yan, written by Christina Hudson, it is the eighth installment in the DC Extended Universe, which also served as a spin-off and sequel of Suicide Squad, which was released in 2016. It tells the story of Harley's struggles to pick herself up after being thrown out in the streets by the Joker. However, Harley teams up with Huntress, Black Canary, and Renee Montoya to defeat a gangster and protect a girl. Also Read: Dexter prequel cancelled despite renewal announcement by Paramount? Know why Birds of Prey stars Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Perez, Chris Messina, and Ella Jay Basco, among others.

<p>Margot Robbie revealed that the role of Penguin, played by the actor Colin Farrell, was reportedly stopped from being featured in the film Birds of Prey by the director Matt Reeves. Birds of Prey was released in theatres in 2020.</p>

Colin Farrell's Penguin was stopped from featuring in Birds of Prey by Matt Reeves? Margot Robbie reveals

<p>Colin Farrell is one of the established actors in Hollywood, having delivered several hit films, including <i>The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges, The Gentlemen, </i>and <i>Total Recall,</i> among others. The actor will now add an accolade to his collection! As per reports, Colin will be receiving the Golden Icon Award at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival.</p>

<h2>Netizens' reaction to Colin Farrell's honour for the Golden Icon award</h2>

<p>The Instagram of the Zurich Film Festival announced that the Hollywood actor Colin Farrell will be receiving it. Along with the photo, the caption of X read, “ Exciting news! We are happy to announce this year’s recipient of the Golden Icon Award, the multi-faceted Irish actor Colin Farrell.”</p>

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<p>"He will attend Zurich Film Festival to accept the award in person and to present his new film THE BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER, alongside its director Edward Berger, on September 27. We are also excited to spend more time with the actor during a ZFF Masters talk, which will be taking place on September 28", the caption stated.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/weapons-zach-cregger-s-horror-film-tops-box-office-beats-marvel-s-fantastic-four-first-steps-1754883785990"><strong>Weapons: Zach Cregger's horror film tops box office, beats Fantastic Four</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Netizens took to social media platforms to express happiness for him. One user wrote, "Whatever that is, he deserves it. He is consistently excellent, takes incredible risks, disappears into his roles, is a remarkably deep, honest human being, and has transformed his suffering into expansive love. And still is as gorgeous as the sky is wide". Another user wrote, "Oh wow, amazing news".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/south-korean-director-park-chan-wook-and-actor-don-mckellar-ousted-from-hollywood-s-writers-guild-of-america-know-why-1754838098364"><strong>Park Chan-wook, Don McKellar ousted from Writers Guild of America, Know why</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the unversed, from September 25 to October 5, 2025, we bring acclaimed international cinema, emerging voices, and red carpet glamour to Zurich. The complete ZFF 2025 film lineup will be announced on September 11. The ticket sales will open on September 15, 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/the-crow-reboot-arrives-on-ott-when-and-where-to-watch-the-movie-1754834741154"><strong>The Crow reboot arrives on OTT: When and where to watch the movie</strong></a></p><h2>All about Colin Farrell</h2><p>Colin Farrell began acting in the drama series <i>Ballykissangel </i>(1998) and made his (first credited) film debut in the drama <i>The War Zone</i> (1999). His first lead film role was in the war drama <i>Tigerland </i>(2000), and he made his breakthrough in Steven Spielberg's science fiction film <i>Minority Report </i>(2002).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/my-fault-to-the-secret-in-their-eyes-6-spanish-romance-films-with-pack-of-emotional-punch-and-plotline-za-1754826226107"><strong>6 Spanish romance films with pack of emotional punch and plotline</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Other films that followed were A Home at the End of the World and as the titular character in <i>Alexander </i>(both 2004); <i>The New World</i> (2005), as Captain John Smith; as Detective James "Sonny" Crockett in the film remake of <i>Miami Vice </i>(2006); <i>Cassandra's Dream</i> (2007); and <i>Pride and Glory </i>(2008), among others.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Irish actor has bagged several accolades, including Golden Globes, SAG, Academy Award, and Emmy Award.&nbsp;</p>

Hollywood actor Colin Farrell will be receiving the Golden Icon Award at Zurich's Film Festival. He is best known for his roles in The Penguin, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Total Recall, among others.

Colin Farrell is one of the established actors in Hollywood, having delivered several hit films, including The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges, The Gentlemen, and Total Recall, among others. The actor will now add an accolade to his collection! As per reports, Colin will be receiving the Golden Icon Award at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival.

<p>Hollywood actor Colin Farrell will be receiving the Golden Icon Award at Zurich's Film Festival. He is best known for his roles in The Penguin, The Banshees of Inisherin, and Total Recall, among others.</p>

The Penguin star Colin Farrell to receive Zurich's Golden Icon Award

Colin Farrell is known for his versatile performances in Banshees of Insherin, Sugar, and Batman, here's a list of memorable performances by the Irish actor. 

Colin Farrell Birthday Special: The Penguin to The Banshees of Inisherin, movies and shows featuring Golden Globe awardee

<p>Fresh from his Golden Globe win for<em> The Penguin</em>, Colin Farrell is reportedly in talks with DC Studios to play Sergeant Franklin John Rock in the upcoming World War II film <em>Sgt. Rock</em>. The movie is based on the comic book created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert.</p>
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<h2>Who is Sgt. Rock?</h2>
<p>In the comics, Sergeant Franklin John Rock is a highly skilled American soldier who served in the Second World War as part of Easy Company. Though he possesses no superhuman abilities, he is an exceptional fighter and a charismatic leader. Over the years, he has led his squad against formidable Nazi forces and has even taken on supervillains like Per Degaton, a mastermind with the ability to foresee the near future. The character made a brief cameo in the DCU animated series <em>Creature Commandos</em>.</p>
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<h2>Farrell to join the DCU?</h2>
<p>Daniel Craig was initially in talks for the role, but negotiations did not materialise. Now, according to <em>Deadline</em>, Colin Farrell is in discussions to take on the lead role. Meanwhile, Farrell&rsquo;s portrayal of The Penguin in Matt Reeves' <em>The Batman</em> is confirmed under DC Elseworlds, separate from the main DC Cinematic Universe.</p>
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<p>The film will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, known for The <em>Protagonists, Challengers</em>, and <em>Queer</em>. Justin Kuritzkes has been tapped to write the screenplay.</p>
<p>While <em>Sgt. Rock</em> is in early development, the DCU is set to officially launch with <em>Superman</em>, directed by James Gunn, which will hit theatres worldwide on 11 July 2025.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here you go: the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Superman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Superman</a> trailer. Krypto, take us home.<br><br>Watch the teaser trailer now and ❤ this post to get updates from <a href="https://twitter.com/Superman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@superman</a> before it hits theaters this July. <a href="https://t.co/w77kiKef54">pic.twitter.com/w77kiKef54</a></p>
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Exciting news for DC fans as Colin Farrell is reportedly in negotiations to star as Sergeant Franklin John Rock, adding depth to the DCU's upcoming World War movie.

Fresh from his Golden Globe win for The Penguin, Colin Farrell is reportedly in talks with DC Studios to play Sergeant Franklin John Rock in the upcoming World War II film Sgt. Rock. The movie is based on the comic book created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert. Also Read: Comedian Tracy Morgan escorted out of Knicks game in wheelchair after falling ill Who is Sgt. Rock? In the comics, Sergeant Franklin John Rock is a highly skilled American soldier who served in the Second World War as part of Easy Company. Though he possesses no superhuman abilities, he is an exceptional fighter and a charismatic leader. Over the years, he has led his squad against formidable Nazi forces and has even taken on supervillains like Per Degaton, a mastermind with the ability to foresee the near future. The character made a brief cameo in the DCU animated series Creature Commandos. Also Read: 'What… coming so early?' Netizens question Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon OTT release Farrell to join the DCU? Daniel Craig was initially in talks for the role, but negotiations did not materialise. Now, according to Deadline, Colin Farrell is in discussions to take on the lead role. Meanwhile, Farrell’s portrayal of The Penguin in Matt Reeves' The Batman is confirmed under DC Elseworlds, separate from the main DC Cinematic Universe. Also Read: Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's drama to get a documentary The film will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, known for The Protagonists, Challengers, and Queer. Justin Kuritzkes has been tapped to write the screenplay. While Sgt. Rock is in early development, the DCU is set to officially launch with Superman, directed by James Gunn, which will hit theatres worldwide on 11 July 2025. Here you go: the #Superman trailer. Krypto, take us home. Watch the teaser trailer now and ❤ this post to get updates from @superman before it hits theaters this July. pic.twitter.com/w77kiKef54 — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) December 19, 2024 Also Read: Mortal Kombat 2: New stills give us our first look at Johnny Cage, Kitana, Scorpion and Shao Khan

Colin Farrell in talks to play the lead in the DCU's Sgt. Rock movie

<p>When Colin Farrell looked in the mirror after donning prosthetic makeup for his role as the title character in the Max series <em>The Penguin,</em>&nbsp;he could no longer recognize himself.</p>

<p>“I looked in the mirror, and I saw something looking back that was not me,” the Irish actor said.</p>

<p>Farrell added that, except for his hands, every part of his body was transformed by <em>The Penguin</em>&nbsp;designer Mike Marino.</p>

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<p>The crime drama series is based on the popular DC Comics villain named Penguin and serving as a spinoff of the 2022 film <em>The Batman,</em>&nbsp;which Farrell also starred in as the Penguin. It unpacks Oswald “Oz” Cobb’s - AKA the Penguin’s - rise to power through crime in fictional Gotham City.</p>

<p>Along with the <em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em>&nbsp;actor, the series stars Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, heiress of a mob family, and Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar, a teenager who becomes the Penguin’s driver.</p>

<p>"Sofia comes from such astronomical wealth, and Victor and Oz come from the rough, poor, side of the city," Milioti said of the main characters.</p>

<p>"Yet they all go through these horrible things," she added.</p>

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<p>The show is produced by DC Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television and arrives on Max on Thursday. All three are units of Warner Bros. Discovery.</p>

<p>For Farrell, what he calls his “powerful transformation” into the Penguin wasn’t just about external alterations to his appearance; it was a psychological change.</p>

<p>“There was a particular internal change that happened with such an abundance of external brilliance that was placed upon me,” he said.</p>

<p>Like Farrell, Feliz was taken off guard by the striking difference in Farrell’s appearance for his sinister role.</p>

<p>“You know it’s Colin doing the thing, but then it’s like a magic trick going on because your brain’s telling you that it looks like Oz, but your brain knows that it’s Colin,” Feliz said.</p>

<p>Milioti also found herself impressed by the makeup used in the show.</p>

<p>“The makeup is so real, there’s not a part of it that looks like someone’s in makeup. It moves, it feels real,” she said.</p>

<p>However, it was her co-star's connection to the character that Milioti found especially interesting.</p>

<p>“Colin is in such communion with that character,” she said.</p>

<p>On set, Milioti saw Farrell dressed as Oz more than she saw him dressed as his normal self.</p>

<p>“Even if he would still talk, like ‘How was your weekend?’ I was with the visual of Oz cuz I do feel like I know this other person that’s very real to me and very real to him, and real to all of us that were there.” she said.</p>


When Colin Farrell looked in the mirror after donning prosthetic makeup for his role as the title character in the Max series The Penguin, he could no longer recognize himself.

When Colin Farrell looked in the mirror after donning prosthetic makeup for his role as the title character in the Max series The Penguin, he could no longer recognize himself. “I looked in the mirror, and I saw something looking back that was not me,” the Irish actor said. Farrell added that, except for his hands, every part of his body was transformed by The Penguin designer Mike Marino. Oscars 2025: France to send Emilia Perez for Best International Feature The crime drama series is based on the popular DC Comics villain named Penguin and serving as a spinoff of the 2022 film The Batman, which Farrell also starred in as the Penguin. It unpacks Oswald “Oz” Cobb’s - AKA the Penguin’s - rise to power through crime in fictional Gotham City. Along with the The Banshees of Inisherin actor, the series stars Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, heiress of a mob family, and Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar, a teenager who becomes the Penguin’s driver. "Sofia comes from such astronomical wealth, and Victor and Oz come from the rough, poor, side of the city," Milioti said of the main characters. "Yet they all go through these horrible things," she added. Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to additional sex abuse charges The show is produced by DC Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television and arrives on Max on Thursday. All three are units of Warner Bros. Discovery. For Farrell, what he calls his “powerful transformation” into the Penguin wasn’t just about external alterations to his appearance; it was a psychological change. “There was a particular internal change that happened with such an abundance of external brilliance that was placed upon me,” he said. Like Farrell, Feliz was taken off guard by the striking difference in Farrell’s appearance for his sinister role. “You know it’s Colin doing the thing, but then it’s like a magic trick going on because your brain’s telling you that it looks like Oz, but your brain knows that it’s Colin,” Feliz said. Milioti also found herself impressed by the makeup used in the show. “The makeup is so real, there’s not a part of it that looks like someone’s in makeup. It moves, it feels real,” she said. However, it was her co-star's connection to the character that Milioti found especially interesting. “Colin is in such communion with that character,” she said. On set, Milioti saw Farrell dressed as Oz more than she saw him dressed as his normal self. “Even if he would still talk, like ‘How was your weekend?’ I was with the visual of Oz cuz I do feel like I know this other person that’s very real to me and very real to him, and real to all of us that were there.” she said.

When Colin Farrell was not able to recognise himself after prosthetic makeup for The Penguin

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Colin Farrell’s son is suffering from a rare condition called Angelman Syndrome (AS). Trying to educate people about the rare condition and starting healthy conversations around the same, the actor recently launched the Colin Farrell Foundation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about it publicly for the first time, the <em>DC Penguin</em> star opened up about son James, whom he shares with ex, Kim Bordenave. His 20-year-old son James will turn a year older this September and will no longer be able to avail medical help that the government provides to families with children who have special needs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Colin Farrell on his son's rare condition</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking of his condition, Colin Farrell said, “Once your child turns 21, they’re kind of on their own. All the safeguards that are put in place, special ed classes, that all goes away, so you’re left with a young adult who should be an integrated part of our modern society and more often than not is left behind.”</p>

<p>Farrell started the foundation to help others like his child and as a means of offering support for adult children with such disabilities. The initiative seeks to provide advocacy, education, and innovative programs about such cases.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is Angelman Syndrome?</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Cleveland Clinic, the rare neuro-genetic disorder affects around one in 12,000 to 20,000 people. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke lists the genetic disorder which was first diagnosed in 1965.</p>

<p>The Syndrome primarily affects the diagnosed individual's nervous system. Common defining symptoms include developmental delay, intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, problems with movement and balance (ataxia), recurrent seizures (epilepsy), a very happy demeanour with frequent laughter and a small head size (microcephaly).</p>

<p>The disorder is caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene, which offers instructions for making ubiquitin-protein ligase E3A, a protein vital in the development and function of the nervous system.</p>

<p>There is no cure for the disorder. People suffering with this understand what is being said but it’s difficult for them to communicate. They can learn over time to communicate non-verbally and with communication devices.</p>


Colin Farrell’s son is suffering from a rare condition called Angelman Syndrome (AS). Trying to educate people about the rare condition and starting healthy conversations around the same, the actor recently launched the Colin Farrell Foundation.

Colin Farrell’s son is suffering from a rare condition called Angelman Syndrome (AS). Trying to educate people about the rare condition and starting healthy conversations around the same, the actor recently launched the Colin Farrell Foundation. Speaking about it publicly for the first time, the DC Penguin star opened up about son James, whom he shares with ex, Kim Bordenave. His 20-year-old son James will turn a year older this September and will no longer be able to avail medical help that the government provides to families with children who have special needs. Colin Farrell on his son's rare condition Speaking of his condition, Colin Farrell said, “Once your child turns 21, they’re kind of on their own. All the safeguards that are put in place, special ed classes, that all goes away, so you’re left with a young adult who should be an integrated part of our modern society and more often than not is left behind.” Farrell started the foundation to help others like his child and as a means of offering support for adult children with such disabilities. The initiative seeks to provide advocacy, education, and innovative programs about such cases. Also read: What's in Katy Perry's bag? Singer reveals weird beauty habit and one item she stole from Orlando Bloom What is Angelman Syndrome? According to the Cleveland Clinic, the rare neuro-genetic disorder affects around one in 12,000 to 20,000 people. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke lists the genetic disorder which was first diagnosed in 1965. The Syndrome primarily affects the diagnosed individual's nervous system. Common defining symptoms include developmental delay, intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, problems with movement and balance (ataxia), recurrent seizures (epilepsy), a very happy demeanour with frequent laughter and a small head size (microcephaly). The disorder is caused by a loss of function of the UBE3A gene, which offers instructions for making ubiquitin-protein ligase E3A, a protein vital in the development and function of the nervous system. There is no cure for the disorder. People suffering with this understand what is being said but it’s difficult for them to communicate. They can learn over time to communicate non-verbally and with communication devices.

What is Angelman Syndrome? The condition that Colin Farrell's son suffers from

<p>Film noir is back, with a lot of color, starring Colin Farrell in "Sugar," a new Apple+ series set in contemporary Los Angeles.</p>

<p>The role of a private detective battling inner demons as he tracks down a Hollywood producer's missing granddaughter is a dream come true for the Golden Globe Award winner for best actor in "The Banshees of Inisherin."</p>

<p>"I do love film noir, and I have had a love for it that pre-dates this show, so there were certain tropes that I was well aware of," Farrell said in an interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The noir genre began with crime films in the 1940s and 1950s, featuring sharp shadows, pessimistic characters, smoke and rainy streets in black and white.</p>

<p>"I was well aware of the archetypical trope aspect to those things," said Farrell, whose character John Sugar works on a case that turns his whole world upside down.</p>

<p>The series, which premieres on Friday, juxtaposes the colorful landscapes&nbsp;of Los Angeles with scenes that look like vintage Hollywood noir. Scenes between characters are edited in ways that surprised the actors.</p>

<p>"I knew I was filming a noir but then once I'm done with my process, there's a completely separate creative process that happens after," said British actor Kirby Howell-Baptiste, who plays Sugar's manager Ruby in a contemporary twist.</p>

<p>"So when I watched it, the voiceover was a mystery to me, all of that footage that's cut into it, the way it is cut, all of that was such a mystery."</p>

<p>Farrell fondly recalled some nights when they were shooting car footage: Cinematographer Cesar Charlone would get in the passenger seat and Farrell would drive them to downtown Los Angeles for 40 minutes.</p>

<p>"There were moments where I was kind of honest-to-God pinching myself, going, 'this is just unbelievable' and 'aren't we so lucky?'" Farrell said.</p>


Film noir is back, with a lot of color, starring Colin Farrell in "Sugar," a new Apple+ series set in contemporary Los Angeles. The role of a private detective battling inner demons as he tracks down a Hollywood producer's missing granddaughter is a dream come true for the Golden Globe Award winner for best actor in "The Banshees of Inisherin.

Film noir is back, with a lot of color, starring Colin Farrell in "Sugar," a new Apple+ series set in contemporary Los Angeles. The role of a private detective battling inner demons as he tracks down a Hollywood producer's missing granddaughter is a dream come true for the Golden Globe Award winner for best actor in "The Banshees of Inisherin." "I do love film noir, and I have had a love for it that pre-dates this show, so there were certain tropes that I was well aware of," Farrell said in an interview. The noir genre began with crime films in the 1940s and 1950s, featuring sharp shadows, pessimistic characters, smoke and rainy streets in black and white. "I was well aware of the archetypical trope aspect to those things," said Farrell, whose character John Sugar works on a case that turns his whole world upside down. The series, which premieres on Friday, juxtaposes the colorful landscapes of Los Angeles with scenes that look like vintage Hollywood noir. Scenes between characters are edited in ways that surprised the actors. "I knew I was filming a noir but then once I'm done with my process, there's a completely separate creative process that happens after," said British actor Kirby Howell-Baptiste, who plays Sugar's manager Ruby in a contemporary twist. "So when I watched it, the voiceover was a mystery to me, all of that footage that's cut into it, the way it is cut, all of that was such a mystery." Farrell fondly recalled some nights when they were shooting car footage: Cinematographer Cesar Charlone would get in the passenger seat and Farrell would drive them to downtown Los Angeles for 40 minutes. "There were moments where I was kind of honest-to-God pinching myself, going, 'this is just unbelievable' and 'aren't we so lucky?'" Farrell said.

Colin Farrell embodies film noir detective in Sugar

<p>The ongoing WGA (Writers Guild of America) strike has caused the suspension of another major production. <em>The Batman </em>spinoff series <em>The Penguin</em> has Colin Farrell reprising the role of the iconic Bat-villain. WGA successfully convinced Warner Brothers Discovery's DC series <em>The Penguin</em> to halt production until a fair deal is reached with the writers. Scheduled to film in Westchester, New York, on Tuesday but it faced a strong early arrival of the WGA East, as reported by Deadline. Like other productions in the past week, including Stranger Things on Netflix, Teamsters, and local guilds have chosen not to cross the picket line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the WGA strike has also halted productions of TV shows like<em> The Last of Us</em> (season 2), <em>Severance </em>(season 2), <em>Stranger Things</em> (season 5), and movies like MCU's <em>Blade</em>.</p>

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<h2><strong>What is 2023 WGA strike?</strong></h2>

<p>The writers' strike is a result of the content boom thanks, mainly, to the proliferation of streaming services. With Netflix and Amazon Prime Video and other streamers emerging as key players, the space is suddenly crowded, with every major studio jumping on the bandwagon. The wealth of content has led to an increase in the number of series and films that are annually made, leading to more job opportunities for writers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, this has come at a cost, with writers claiming they are making less than they used to, while working under more strained conditions. As such, the WGA is seeking more compensation for writers upfront, since many of the payments writers have historically profited from on the back end, like syndication and international licensing, have been largely phased out by the onset of streaming.</p>

<h2><strong>What is The Penguin TV series?</strong></h2>

<p>Farrell first played the role of Penguin&nbsp;Matt Reeves' <em>The Batman</em>. Slathered with layers and layers of makeup and prosthetics, the Irish actor looked nothing like his real self. Nevertheless, his performance in the movie as the iconic Batman villain was widely praised. And Farrell is all set to headline his own spinoff series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Farrell spoke to Collider about the series last year and described it with adjectives like "tasty" and "unusual". He said, "Shooting here in New York. I think if it goes ahead, I read the first episode, which is just so tasty and so unusual as the character was on the page and what Matt Reeves kind of envisioned when he was thinking of this iteration of the bang up of Oz. So yeah, it’ll be, I think six or eight hours. I’m supposed to read episode two and three within the next week.</p>

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The ongoing WGA (Writers Guild of America) strike has caused the suspension of another major production. The Batman spinoff series The Penguin has Colin Farrell reprising the role of the iconic Bat-villain.

The ongoing WGA (Writers Guild of America) strike has caused the suspension of another major production. The Batman spinoff series The Penguin has Colin Farrell reprising the role of the iconic Bat-villain. WGA successfully convinced Warner Brothers Discovery's DC series The Penguin to halt production until a fair deal is reached with the writers. Scheduled to film in Westchester, New York, on Tuesday but it faced a strong early arrival of the WGA East, as reported by Deadline. Like other productions in the past week, including Stranger Things on Netflix, Teamsters, and local guilds have chosen not to cross the picket line. Meanwhile, the WGA strike has also halted productions of TV shows like The Last of Us (season 2), Severance (season 2), Stranger Things (season 5), and movies like MCU's Blade. Also Read: Explained | Hollywood strike - What the writers want What is 2023 WGA strike? The writers' strike is a result of the content boom thanks, mainly, to the proliferation of streaming services. With Netflix and Amazon Prime Video and other streamers emerging as key players, the space is suddenly crowded, with every major studio jumping on the bandwagon. The wealth of content has led to an increase in the number of series and films that are annually made, leading to more job opportunities for writers. However, this has come at a cost, with writers claiming they are making less than they used to, while working under more strained conditions. As such, the WGA is seeking more compensation for writers upfront, since many of the payments writers have historically profited from on the back end, like syndication and international licensing, have been largely phased out by the onset of streaming. What is The Penguin TV series? Farrell first played the role of Penguin Matt Reeves' The Batman. Slathered with layers and layers of makeup and prosthetics, the Irish actor looked nothing like his real self. Nevertheless, his performance in the movie as the iconic Batman villain was widely praised. And Farrell is all set to headline his own spinoff series. Farrell spoke to Collider about the series last year and described it with adjectives like "tasty" and "unusual". He said, "Shooting here in New York. I think if it goes ahead, I read the first episode, which is just so tasty and so unusual as the character was on the page and what Matt Reeves kind of envisioned when he was thinking of this iteration of the bang up of Oz. So yeah, it’ll be, I think six or eight hours. I’m supposed to read episode two and three within the next week. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

The Batman spinoff series The Penguin pauses filming due to WGA Strike

<p>For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all. Being remembered, then, provides a sense of significance and purpose in life. Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) from Martin McDonagh's beautifully elegiac and darkly comic film <em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is one such man. A folk musician inhabiting the Irish isle of Inisherin (fictional) in 1923, he suddenly decides he wants to leave the world with a momentous composition that the world will remember him by. Naturally, such decisions entail that one upgrades their company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And Doherty does to his closest friend Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) what today's kids would call ghosting. In his words, he "just don’t like you no more." Unable to comprehend what has happened to him, Súilleabháin, a simple (but not simple-minded), kind-hearted soul descends into melancholy after a couple of desperate attempts to restore the friendship.</p>

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<h2>Nine nominations for<em> The Banshees of Inisherin </em>at Oscars 2023</h2>

<p>In Oscars 2023, <em>The Banshees of Inisherin,</em> which has had a dream awards season run thus far, is nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and so on. The film is a strong contender for Best Picture at the Oscars, having won a Golden Globe in Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category.</p>

<h2>Does <em>The Banshees of Inisherin </em>deserve the Best Picture Oscar?</h2>

<p>Definitely. Save for Everything Everywhere All at Once, we struggle to think which other film among the 10 nominees deserves this trophy more.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What makes <em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> so special?</h2>

<p>"We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eventually, Doherty tires of Súilleabháin's attempts at reconciliation and gives him an ultimatum: he will chop the finger of his left hand every time Súilleabháin will try to strike up a conversation with him. And to Súilleabháin's disbelief, he proves true to his words. Things only get downhill from that point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two are so different from each other that you begin to wonder how they became friends in the first place. In a scene set in the local pub, Súilleabháin confronts Doherty, who retorts to the former's claim that niceness is important. "Ah, well, I suppose niceness doesn't last then, does it, Padraic? But will I tell ya something that does last?" Súilleabháin, exasperated and inebriated, asks, "What? And don't say somethin' stupid like music."</p>

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<p>McDonagh, a playwright-turned-filmmaker, writes strong dialogue and I have found something to adore in each film of his. But<em> The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is easily his magnum opus. It is a quietly affecting meditation on kindness, friendship, conflict, and legacy that is both sad and funny, and often at the same time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The setting of the Irish Civil War is not accidental. The film is peppered with moments when the citizen of Inisherin stop to look at sounds and visuals of distant explosions on the mainland. War and interpersonal male conflict, the film posits, are really no different. Their reasons are as meaningless and as irrelevant after a point in time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Of course, they are rowing. Pádraic just doesn't know it yet. And there comes a point when he becomes a willing participant in this war. And just like all wars, this one is startlingly violent.</p>

<p>Farrell, who I believe owes the resurgence to his Hollywood career to McDonagh, fills Pádraic's character like a shoe. He is incredible in the role, eminently watchable even when there are no words in the scene. The supporting cast, Gleeson, Condon, and Barry Keoghan (in a heartbreaking, moving role), are a match. Oh, and look out for Jenny the donkey!</p>

<p><em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is a precious and sad film. An understated masterpiece '</p>

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For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all.

For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all. Being remembered, then, provides a sense of significance and purpose in life. Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) from Martin McDonagh's beautifully elegiac and darkly comic film The Banshees of Inisherin is one such man. A folk musician inhabiting the Irish isle of Inisherin (fictional) in 1923, he suddenly decides he wants to leave the world with a momentous composition that the world will remember him by. Naturally, such decisions entail that one upgrades their company. And Doherty does to his closest friend Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) what today's kids would call ghosting. In his words, he "just don’t like you no more." Unable to comprehend what has happened to him, Súilleabháin, a simple (but not simple-minded), kind-hearted soul descends into melancholy after a couple of desperate attempts to restore the friendship. Nine nominations for The Banshees of Inisherin at Oscars 2023 In Oscars 2023, The Banshees of Inisherin, which has had a dream awards season run thus far, is nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and so on. The film is a strong contender for Best Picture at the Oscars, having won a Golden Globe in Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category. Does The Banshees of Inisherin deserve the Best Picture Oscar? Definitely. Save for Everything Everywhere All at Once, we struggle to think which other film among the 10 nominees deserves this trophy more. Also Read: Oscars 2023: Short documentaries explode as an art form, attracting big players like Netflix What makes The Banshees of Inisherin so special? "We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Eventually, Doherty tires of Súilleabháin's attempts at reconciliation and gives him an ultimatum: he will chop the finger of his left hand every time Súilleabháin will try to strike up a conversation with him. And to Súilleabháin's disbelief, he proves true to his words. Things only get downhill from that point. The two are so different from each other that you begin to wonder how they became friends in the first place. In a scene set in the local pub, Súilleabháin confronts Doherty, who retorts to the former's claim that niceness is important. "Ah, well, I suppose niceness doesn't last then, does it, Padraic? But will I tell ya something that does last?" Súilleabháin, exasperated and inebriated, asks, "What? And don't say somethin' stupid like music." McDonagh, a playwright-turned-filmmaker, writes strong dialogue and I have found something to adore in each film of his. But The Banshees of Inisherin is easily his magnum opus. It is a quietly affecting meditation on kindness, friendship, conflict, and legacy that is both sad and funny, and often at the same time. Also Read: Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy? The setting of the Irish Civil War is not accidental. The film is peppered with moments when the citizen of Inisherin stop to look at sounds and visuals of distant explosions on the mainland. War and interpersonal male conflict, the film posits, are really no different. Their reasons are as meaningless and as irrelevant after a point in time. "We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Of course, they are rowing. Pádraic just doesn't know it yet. And there comes a point when he becomes a willing participant in this war. And just like all wars, this one is startlingly violent. Farrell, who I believe owes the resurgence to his Hollywood career to McDonagh, fills Pádraic's character like a shoe. He is incredible in the role, eminently watchable even when there are no words in the scene. The supporting cast, Gleeson, Condon, and Barry Keoghan (in a heartbreaking, moving role), are a match. Oh, and look out for Jenny the donkey! The Banshees of Inisherin is a precious and sad film. An understated masterpiece ' WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Hollywood actors Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson will not be able to attend the 2023&nbsp;Critics' Choice Awards, which is scheduled for January 15,&nbsp;as they have tested positive for COVID-19. Previously, it was reported that Jamie Lee Curtis will be skipping the prestigious award ceremony due to the same reason.&nbsp;<br />
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The 'Banshees of Inisherin'&nbsp;stars, who have been nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, won't be able to walk the red carpet at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday night since they are quarantining.<br />
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Variety broke the news on Twitter. "Here we go again. Just confirmed that #colinfarrell and #brendongleeson won't be at #CriticsChoiceAwards tomorrow because they have both tested positive for COVID," the post read.<br />
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On Friday, Curtis shared a health update on Instagram.&nbsp;"Sadly, this head cheerleader is not going to be at all the weekend festivities cheering on her friends and colleagues," she wrote. "Life on life's terms. I'm glad that there are all these home tests available so that I didn't go to the @americanfilminstitute lunch and spread my germs. I was SO looking forward to going to the @bafta tea and the @criticschoice awards as a nominee and member of a motley crew! I'm so proud of these people, and I look forward to cheering them on through my TV set. Stay safe out there people."</p>

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<p>Critics Choice Awards will live stream on Hulu+ Live TV, fuboTV, and DirecTV stream at 7 PM ET.</p>

<p>RRR&nbsp;received five nominations at the prestigious 2023 Critics Choice Awards. The Indian film will be competing in Best Picture, Best Director (SS Rajamouli), Best Foreign Language Film, Best Visual Effects and Best Song (Naatu Naatu) categories.</p>


Hollywood actors Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson will not be able to attend the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards, which is scheduled for January 15, as they have tested positive for COVID-19.

Hollywood actors Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson will not be able to attend the 2023 Critics' Choice Awards, which is scheduled for January 15, as they have tested positive for COVID-19. Previously, it was reported that Jamie Lee Curtis will be skipping the prestigious award ceremony due to the same reason. The 'Banshees of Inisherin' stars, who have been nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, won't be able to walk the red carpet at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday night since they are quarantining. Variety broke the news on Twitter. "Here we go again. Just confirmed that #colinfarrell and #brendongleeson won't be at #CriticsChoiceAwards tomorrow because they have both tested positive for COVID," the post read. On Friday, Curtis shared a health update on Instagram. "Sadly, this head cheerleader is not going to be at all the weekend festivities cheering on her friends and colleagues," she wrote. "Life on life's terms. I'm glad that there are all these home tests available so that I didn't go to the @americanfilminstitute lunch and spread my germs. I was SO looking forward to going to the @bafta tea and the @criticschoice awards as a nominee and member of a motley crew! I'm so proud of these people, and I look forward to cheering them on through my TV set. Stay safe out there people." Also read: Selena Gomez reacts to body shaming comments after her Golden Globes appearance Critics Choice Awards will live stream on Hulu+ Live TV, fuboTV, and DirecTV stream at 7 PM ET. RRR received five nominations at the prestigious 2023 Critics Choice Awards. The Indian film will be competing in Best Picture, Best Director (SS Rajamouli), Best Foreign Language Film, Best Visual Effects and Best Song (Naatu Naatu) categories.

Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson test COVID-19 positive ahead of Critics' Choice Awards

<p>Actor Colin Farrell said that playing 'The Penguin' in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' was just the "tip of the iceberg" in his exploration of the character, which will continue with its upcoming eponymous HBO Max spinoff series.</p>

<p>At the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Thursday night, Farrell opened up to Variety's Marc Malkin about how 'The Penguin' series came together, saying that he had no idea when he started filming 'The Batman' that his character would get its own show, reports Variety.</p>

<p>"The only thing I had an idea was that I wasn't nearly getting to explore the character as much as I wanted to," Farrell said on the red carpet.</p>

<p>"Because there was all this extraordinary work done by [makeup artists] Mike Marino and Mike Fontaine and his team, and I just thought it was the tip of the iceberg, pardon the pun, that we were getting to do the six or seven scenes that we did in the film. I was grateful for them, but I wanted more."</p>

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<p>Farrell said that he then "had a bit of a thought about it" and talked to producer Dylan Clark, who was also keen on the idea. But what really made him want to do 'The Penguin' spinoff was the work of make-up artists Marino and Fontaine, who were responsible for Farrell's shocking transformation into the supervillain.</p>

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<p>"Honest to God, any thought I had about an extended series was to do with Mike Marino's work. I just knew there was so much to do with it - age it up, age it down," Farrell continued.</p>

<p>"He's just such a genius, Mike, so it was his work that was the inspiration, really."</p>

<p>In fact, Farrell's Penguin look was such an effective disguise that he took a trip to Starbucks in it during the first makeup test. "They're cool about it in Ireland. People don't be looking," Farrell said.</p>

<p>"People don't be paying as much attention as you think!"</p>

<p>Production on 'The Penguin' series begins in February, Farrell said, and will take around five or six months.</p>

<p>Farrell was being honoured at the gala for his work in Martin McDonagh's 'The Banshees of Inisherin', for which the film festival awarded him the Desert Palm Achievement Award in acting.</p>

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Actor Colin Farrell said that playing 'The Penguin' in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' was just the "tip of the iceberg" in his exploration of the character, which will continue with its upcoming eponymous HBO Max spinoff series.

Actor Colin Farrell said that playing 'The Penguin' in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman' was just the "tip of the iceberg" in his exploration of the character, which will continue with its upcoming eponymous HBO Max spinoff series. At the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Thursday night, Farrell opened up to Variety's Marc Malkin about how 'The Penguin' series came together, saying that he had no idea when he started filming 'The Batman' that his character would get its own show, reports Variety. "The only thing I had an idea was that I wasn't nearly getting to explore the character as much as I wanted to," Farrell said on the red carpet. "Because there was all this extraordinary work done by [makeup artists] Mike Marino and Mike Fontaine and his team, and I just thought it was the tip of the iceberg, pardon the pun, that we were getting to do the six or seven scenes that we did in the film. I was grateful for them, but I wanted more." Colin Farrell opens up about #ThePenguin series: "I just thought it was the tip of the iceberg, pardon the pun, that we were getting to do the six or seven scenes in the film. I was grateful for them, but I wanted more." https://t.co/x1DAcgp5NH pic.twitter.com/VjxpA3TvAc — Variety (@Variety) January 6, 2023 Farrell said that he then "had a bit of a thought about it" and talked to producer Dylan Clark, who was also keen on the idea. But what really made him want to do 'The Penguin' spinoff was the work of make-up artists Marino and Fontaine, who were responsible for Farrell's shocking transformation into the supervillain. Also read: Jacqueline Fernandes appears before court, once again, in money laundering case "Honest to God, any thought I had about an extended series was to do with Mike Marino's work. I just knew there was so much to do with it - age it up, age it down," Farrell continued. "He's just such a genius, Mike, so it was his work that was the inspiration, really." In fact, Farrell's Penguin look was such an effective disguise that he took a trip to Starbucks in it during the first makeup test. "They're cool about it in Ireland. People don't be looking," Farrell said. "People don't be paying as much attention as you think!" Production on 'The Penguin' series begins in February, Farrell said, and will take around five or six months. Farrell was being honoured at the gala for his work in Martin McDonagh's 'The Banshees of Inisherin', for which the film festival awarded him the Desert Palm Achievement Award in acting. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Colin Farrell teases 'The Penguin' series, says 'The Batman' was just 'tip of the iceberg'

<p>Colin Farrell's transformation for the role of Oswald Cobblepot, better known as the Penguin, in Matt Reeves 'The Batman' was for many people unbelievable. Slathered with layers and layers of makeup and prosthetics, the Irish actor looked nothing like his real self. Nevertheless, his performance in the movie as the iconic Batman villain was widely praised. And Farrell is all set to headline his own spinoff series. And despite what has been happening with Warner Bros Discovery, the multiple cancellations and "restructuring", it appears the series is safe. It also recently found its director in Craig Zobel, known for 'Mare of Easttown'.</p>

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<p>Farrell recently spoke to Collider and described the series with adjectives like "tasty" and "unusual". He said, "Shooting here in New York. I think if it goes ahead, I read the first episode, which is just so tasty and so unusual as the character was on the page and what Matt Reeves kind of envisioned when he was thinking of this iteration of the bang up of Oz. So yeah, it’ll be, I think six or eight hours. I’m supposed to read episode two and three within the next week."</p>

<p>He added that while Zobel might be the director, Reeves is still closely involved.</p>

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"And just a really good company of people. And Matt Reeves is all over it. And sure Matt is borderline OCD when it comes to his focus and trying to do something new and original and with feeling and aesthetic and all that good stuff. So it would be, I would love, I had such a blast doing that, Steve," he added.</p>

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&nbsp;</a></strong><br />
The expectations from the Penguin series are quite high since 'The Batman' turned out to be such a good movie. A reboot of the franchise and stars Robert Pattinson in the role of DC superhero, it proved to be one of the biggest successes for Warner Bros during the Covid-19 pandemic. The film grossed $770.8 million during its box office run. It also received positive reviews with a score of 85 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.</p>

<p>Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, and Andy Serkis, were also in the film's cast.</p>


Colin Farrell's transformation for the role of Oswald Cobblepot, better known as the Penguin, in Matt Reeves 'The Batman' was for many people unbelievable. Slathered with layers and layers of makeup and prosthetics, the Irish actor looked nothing like his real self.

Colin Farrell's transformation for the role of Oswald Cobblepot, better known as the Penguin, in Matt Reeves 'The Batman' was for many people unbelievable. Slathered with layers and layers of makeup and prosthetics, the Irish actor looked nothing like his real self. Nevertheless, his performance in the movie as the iconic Batman villain was widely praised. And Farrell is all set to headline his own spinoff series. And despite what has been happening with Warner Bros Discovery, the multiple cancellations and "restructuring", it appears the series is safe. It also recently found its director in Craig Zobel, known for 'Mare of Easttown'. Farrell recently spoke to Collider and described the series with adjectives like "tasty" and "unusual". He said, "Shooting here in New York. I think if it goes ahead, I read the first episode, which is just so tasty and so unusual as the character was on the page and what Matt Reeves kind of envisioned when he was thinking of this iteration of the bang up of Oz. So yeah, it’ll be, I think six or eight hours. I’m supposed to read episode two and three within the next week." He added that while Zobel might be the director, Reeves is still closely involved. "And just a really good company of people. And Matt Reeves is all over it. And sure Matt is borderline OCD when it comes to his focus and trying to do something new and original and with feeling and aesthetic and all that good stuff. So it would be, I would love, I had such a blast doing that, Steve," he added. Also Read: Brendan Fraser is open to returning for 'The Mummy 4' but there's a catch: 'If someone came up...' The expectations from the Penguin series are quite high since 'The Batman' turned out to be such a good movie. A reboot of the franchise and stars Robert Pattinson in the role of DC superhero, it proved to be one of the biggest successes for Warner Bros during the Covid-19 pandemic. The film grossed $770.8 million during its box office run. It also received positive reviews with a score of 85 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, and Andy Serkis, were also in the film's cast.

Colin Farrell on 'The Batman' spinoff series on Penguin: 'It's so tasty and unusual'

<p>&nbsp;Hollywood actor Colin Farrell, in a recent interview told that he hopes HBO max begins the filming of his spinoff series of `The Batman` in 2023. According to Variety, after being asked whether Farrell would play Penguin again in `The Batman 2` or not? He stated, "Oh my god, you kidding me?! It`s so much fun, are you joking [with] me? I`ve been around the block man. That was an easy sport, I mean... it was a joy.</p>

<p>"Farrell portrayed the role of Penguin in the Robert Pattinson starrer `The Batman` and gathered positive feedback from the netizens for his performance in the film.</p>

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<p>Hollywood actor Colin Farrell, in a recent interview told that he hopes HBO max begins the filming of his spinoff series of `The Batman` in 2023.According to Variety, after being asked whether Farrell would play Penguin again in `The Batman 2` or not? He stated, "Oh my god, you kidding me?! It`s so much fun, are you joking [with] me? I`ve been around the block man. That was an easy sport, I mean... it was a joy.</p>

<p>"Farrell portrayed the role of Penguin in the Robert Pattinson starrer `The Batman` and gathered positive feedback from the netizens for his performance in the film.</p>


Hollywood actor Colin Farrell, in a recent interview told that he hopes HBO max begins the filming of his spinoff series of `The Batman` in 2023. According to Variety, after being asked whether Farrell would play Penguin again in `The Batman 2` or not?

Hollywood actor Colin Farrell, in a recent interview told that he hopes HBO max begins the filming of his spinoff series of `The Batman` in 2023. According to Variety, after being asked whether Farrell would play Penguin again in `The Batman 2` or not? He stated, "Oh my god, you kidding me?! It`s so much fun, are you joking [with] me? I`ve been around the block man. That was an easy sport, I mean... it was a joy. "Farrell portrayed the role of Penguin in the Robert Pattinson starrer `The Batman` and gathered positive feedback from the netizens for his performance in the film. Also Read: 'The Batman' review: Robert Pattinson becomes the Dark Knight with ease Hollywood actor Colin Farrell, in a recent interview told that he hopes HBO max begins the filming of his spinoff series of `The Batman` in 2023.According to Variety, after being asked whether Farrell would play Penguin again in `The Batman 2` or not? He stated, "Oh my god, you kidding me?! It`s so much fun, are you joking [with] me? I`ve been around the block man. That was an easy sport, I mean... it was a joy. "Farrell portrayed the role of Penguin in the Robert Pattinson starrer `The Batman` and gathered positive feedback from the netizens for his performance in the film.

Colin Farrell wishes to return in 'The Batman' sequel

<p>Actor Colin Farrell has always impressed us with his villainous character of Oswald Cobblepot well known as Penguin. Now, looks like the actor is all ready to reprise his fan-loved character.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
While there is no update on the possible 'The Batman' sequel, Colin is very much excited to get back into the shoes of the character.&nbsp;<br />
Colin recently stepped out for the premiere of Thirteen Lives in Los Angeles and on the red carpet, the 46-year-old was asked by Entertainment Tonight about whether he's returning for a Batman sequel or not.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Reacting to this, he said, "Oh my god, you kidding me?!"<br />
<br />
"It's so much fun, are you joking [with] me? I've been around the block man. That was an easy sport, I mean ... it was a joy," he added.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Farrell reprised the role in Robert Pattison's film which was released in March, this year. The sequel was announced this year.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
"Matt's up to his bollocks, you know, hovering over the keyboard and just planning the story because he's just so meticulous," Farrell said.<br />
<br />
However, there is no confirmation about him joing the second movie. But, Farrell will reprise the role of Penguin in the fourthcoming series.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Talking about it, 'The Lobster' actor said, "(Matt) He's so obsessive about what he does, but he's all over 'The Penguin' series as well. I mean, he's not gonna direct it but he's all over the structure of the scripts and who's gonna direct them. And so, it's exciting."<br />
<br />
Matt Reeves film starred&nbsp;Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, Zoë Kravitz as Catwomen, Paul Dano, among others.&nbsp;</p>


Actor Colin Farrell has always impressed us with his villainous character of Oswald Cobblepot well known as Penguin. Now, looks like the actor is all ready to reprise his fan-loved character.

Actor Colin Farrell has always impressed us with his villainous character of Oswald Cobblepot well known as Penguin. Now, looks like the actor is all ready to reprise his fan-loved character. While there is no update on the possible 'The Batman' sequel, Colin is very much excited to get back into the shoes of the character. Colin recently stepped out for the premiere of Thirteen Lives in Los Angeles and on the red carpet, the 46-year-old was asked by Entertainment Tonight about whether he's returning for a Batman sequel or not. Reacting to this, he said, "Oh my god, you kidding me?!" "It's so much fun, are you joking [with] me? I've been around the block man. That was an easy sport, I mean ... it was a joy," he added. Farrell reprised the role in Robert Pattison's film which was released in March, this year. The sequel was announced this year. "Matt's up to his bollocks, you know, hovering over the keyboard and just planning the story because he's just so meticulous," Farrell said. However, there is no confirmation about him joing the second movie. But, Farrell will reprise the role of Penguin in the fourthcoming series. Talking about it, 'The Lobster' actor said, "(Matt) He's so obsessive about what he does, but he's all over 'The Penguin' series as well. I mean, he's not gonna direct it but he's all over the structure of the scripts and who's gonna direct them. And so, it's exciting." Matt Reeves film starred Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, Zoë Kravitz as Catwomen, Paul Dano, among others.

Colin Farrell is very excited to reprise the role of a Penguin in 'The Batman' sequel

<p>Stunts in movie scenes might look easy, but it takes a lot of courage and dedication to perform them. At the premiere of his latest movie 'Thirteen Lives,' Irish actor Colin Farrell opened up about experiencing panic attacks during the shoot of the film's gruelling underwater sequences. Farrell had to dive into deep waters for the Ron Howard-directed Thailand cave rescue biopic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to ETonline, the 46-year-old star recalls being frightened while shooting underwater scenes and termed them "terrifying". "It really was -- it was scary. I'm not a great swimmer anyway, not that we were swimming, not that we were treading water, we had to stay on the surface, but they built a really impressive network of caves."</p>

<p>"It was about four or five different caves that were based on the topography of the caves, the Tham Luang caves in Thailand, and they filled them full of water, and we'd go down and there was no up," the ‘Batman’ actor told the outlet.</p>

<p>Farrell further said that the team didn't swim. They went down into the caves that were built for the film. One can neither see up nor the surface. This creates chaos in the mind, the actor added. Colin continued, saying, "I mean, there's a lot to be said for being able to look up in the water and see the surface, so when you can't, and there's actually a ceiling over your head, and there's no air at all, it just wreaks havoc on my mind."</p>

<p>The ‘Total Recall’ actor who plays John Volanthen, a rescue diver in the film, confessed that even after doing the extreme underwater scenes, his swimming skills have not improved while stressing the point that being a rescue diver is "a very particular skill set."</p>

<p>"No, it's a very particular thing that they do. It's a very particular thing, and we replicated it as close as we could," Farrell added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>‘Thirteen Lives’ is a biopic that traces the rescue operation that was organised in Thailand,&nbsp;to save a group of 12 teenage boys and their soccer coach after they got trapped in a network of subterranean caves that had started to flood. Not only Farrell but also the rest of the cast struggled with the emotionally charged scenes. Viggo Mortensen, who will be seen essaying the character of a real-life hero, Richard Stanton, confessed to suffering from panic at a certain point during the film’s shooting.</p>

<p>"All of a sudden I couldn’t breathe," the 63-year-old star told People on Thursday. "It seemed like a long time, but it was only a matter of seconds. I panicked."</p>

<p>He further elaborated on how he recalled the training and switched the mouthpiece to the oxygen tank. This, however, underscores the fact that "it’s not that complicated, but at the moment, it’s hard to think clearly."</p>

<p>Apart from Colin Farrell, ‘Thirteen Lives’ also stars Joel Edgerton, Tom Bateman, and Paul Gleeson. The film is running in theatres now and will go for a global launch on August 5, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.</p>

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Stunts in movie scenes might look easy, but it takes a lot of courage and dedication to perform them. At the premiere of his latest movie 'Thirteen Lives,' Irish actor Colin Farrell opened up about experiencing panic attacks during the shoot of the film's gruelling underwater sequences.

Stunts in movie scenes might look easy, but it takes a lot of courage and dedication to perform them. At the premiere of his latest movie 'Thirteen Lives,' Irish actor Colin Farrell opened up about experiencing panic attacks during the shoot of the film's gruelling underwater sequences. Farrell had to dive into deep waters for the Ron Howard-directed Thailand cave rescue biopic. Speaking to ETonline, the 46-year-old star recalls being frightened while shooting underwater scenes and termed them "terrifying". "It really was -- it was scary. I'm not a great swimmer anyway, not that we were swimming, not that we were treading water, we had to stay on the surface, but they built a really impressive network of caves." "It was about four or five different caves that were based on the topography of the caves, the Tham Luang caves in Thailand, and they filled them full of water, and we'd go down and there was no up," the ‘Batman’ actor told the outlet. Farrell further said that the team didn't swim. They went down into the caves that were built for the film. One can neither see up nor the surface. This creates chaos in the mind, the actor added. Colin continued, saying, "I mean, there's a lot to be said for being able to look up in the water and see the surface, so when you can't, and there's actually a ceiling over your head, and there's no air at all, it just wreaks havoc on my mind." The ‘Total Recall’ actor who plays John Volanthen, a rescue diver in the film, confessed that even after doing the extreme underwater scenes, his swimming skills have not improved while stressing the point that being a rescue diver is "a very particular skill set." "No, it's a very particular thing that they do. It's a very particular thing, and we replicated it as close as we could," Farrell added. Also Read: 'Thirteen Lives' trailer: Film promises thrilling dramatisation of 2018's Thai cave rescue operation ‘Thirteen Lives’ is a biopic that traces the rescue operation that was organised in Thailand, to save a group of 12 teenage boys and their soccer coach after they got trapped in a network of subterranean caves that had started to flood. Not only Farrell but also the rest of the cast struggled with the emotionally charged scenes. Viggo Mortensen, who will be seen essaying the character of a real-life hero, Richard Stanton, confessed to suffering from panic at a certain point during the film’s shooting. "All of a sudden I couldn’t breathe," the 63-year-old star told People on Thursday. "It seemed like a long time, but it was only a matter of seconds. I panicked." He further elaborated on how he recalled the training and switched the mouthpiece to the oxygen tank. This, however, underscores the fact that "it’s not that complicated, but at the moment, it’s hard to think clearly." Apart from Colin Farrell, ‘Thirteen Lives’ also stars Joel Edgerton, Tom Bateman, and Paul Gleeson. The film is running in theatres now and will go for a global launch on August 5, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Also Read: 'Shazam! Fury of the Gods' director reveals 'Peacemaker' actor's role in the movie

Colin Farrell recalls 'terrifying' panic attacks while filming 'Thirteen Lives' underwater scenes

<p>A trailer for 'Thirteen Lives' is here. The film is based on the rescue plan mounted to save thirteen young boys stuck in the flooded cave called Tham Luang in Thailand. The incident, which happened in 2018, captured international attention as people from across the world watched the rescue operation raptly on news channels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film, directed by Ron Howard, stars Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton, Tom Bateman, Paul Gleeson, Pattrakorn Tungsupakul, Tui Thiraphat Sajakul, James Teeradon Supapunpinyo, Sahajak Boonthanakit, and Weir Sukollawat Kanaros.</p>

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<p>The trailer promises faithful recreation&nbsp;of the international 18-day rescue plan, which involved rescuers and volunteers wading through and diving into the murky water in the darkness of the caves to get to the kids, who may not have been alive. Their well-being (or otherwise) was not known for two weeks due to the rising water level. So the experts who went to rescue them were venturing into the unknown.</p>

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<p>Two Thai Navy SEALs lost their lives for their contribution to the rescue operation. While one Saman Kunan died underwater after losing consciousness, one other Beirut Pakbara died the next year due to a blood infection he contracted due to the rescue operation.</p>

<p>The official synopsis of the film reads, "In the true story of Thirteen Lives, twelve boys and the coach of a Thai soccer team explore the Tham Luang cave when an unexpected rainstorm traps them in a chamber inside the mountain. Entombed behind a maze of flooded cave tunnels, they face impossible odds. A team of world-class divers navigate through miles of dangerous cave networks to discover that finding the boys is only the beginning."<br />
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'Thirteen Lives' comes to Amazon Prime Video on August 5.</p>


A trailer for 'Thirteen Lives' is here. The film is based on the rescue plan mounted to save thirteen young boys stuck in the flooded cave called Tham Luang in Thailand.

A trailer for 'Thirteen Lives' is here. The film is based on the rescue plan mounted to save thirteen young boys stuck in the flooded cave called Tham Luang in Thailand. The incident, which happened in 2018, captured international attention as people from across the world watched the rescue operation raptly on news channels. The film, directed by Ron Howard, stars Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton, Tom Bateman, Paul Gleeson, Pattrakorn Tungsupakul, Tui Thiraphat Sajakul, James Teeradon Supapunpinyo, Sahajak Boonthanakit, and Weir Sukollawat Kanaros. The trailer promises faithful recreation of the international 18-day rescue plan, which involved rescuers and volunteers wading through and diving into the murky water in the darkness of the caves to get to the kids, who may not have been alive. Their well-being (or otherwise) was not known for two weeks due to the rising water level. So the experts who went to rescue them were venturing into the unknown. Also Read: Will Chris Evans return as Captain America? Actor says 'I’d be very cautious' Two Thai Navy SEALs lost their lives for their contribution to the rescue operation. While one Saman Kunan died underwater after losing consciousness, one other Beirut Pakbara died the next year due to a blood infection he contracted due to the rescue operation. The official synopsis of the film reads, "In the true story of Thirteen Lives, twelve boys and the coach of a Thai soccer team explore the Tham Luang cave when an unexpected rainstorm traps them in a chamber inside the mountain. Entombed behind a maze of flooded cave tunnels, they face impossible odds. A team of world-class divers navigate through miles of dangerous cave networks to discover that finding the boys is only the beginning." 'Thirteen Lives' comes to Amazon Prime Video on August 5.

'Thirteen Lives' trailer: Film promises thrilling dramatisation of 2018's Thai cave rescue operation

<p>Actor Colin Farrell has signed to star in and executive produce a series spinoff of ‘The Batman’. He would play The Penguin in the series.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to this, Colin Farrell had played the villainous character in ‘The Batman’ starring Robert Pattinson &nbsp;which is due to be released on March 4, 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the series, the makers will delve into the character’s rise to power in the Gotham criminal underworld.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The series is written by Lauren LeFranc. The show will be executive produced by The Batman director Matt Reeves and film’s producer Dylan Clark.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Warner Bros. Television will produce the series.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grimes-takes-a-dig-at-ex-elon-musk-in-her-new-song-player-of-games-434865" hreflang="en">Grimes takes a dig at ex Elon Musk in her new song 'Player of Games'</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Colin Farrell is best known for many film roles, winning praise for starring in features such as ‘The Lobster’, ‘In Bruges’, and ‘Seven Psychopaths.’ In TV, he has recently starred in BBC and AMC Plus drama ‘The North Water’.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There are several other live-action DC shows in the works at HBO Max, including the ‘Suicide Squad’ spinoff ‘Peacemaker’ starring John Cena, a ‘Green Lantern’ series from Greg Berlanti, and a ‘Justice League Dark’ series from J.J. Abrams among several others.</p>


Actor Colin Farrell has signed to star in and executive produce a series spinoff of ‘The Batman’. He would play The Penguin in the series. Prior to this, Colin Farrell had played the villainous character in ‘The Batman’ starring Robert Pattinson which is due to be released on March 4, 2022.

Actor Colin Farrell has signed to star in and executive produce a series spinoff of ‘The Batman’. He would play The Penguin in the series. Prior to this, Colin Farrell had played the villainous character in ‘The Batman’ starring Robert Pattinson which is due to be released on March 4, 2022. In the series, the makers will delve into the character’s rise to power in the Gotham criminal underworld. The series is written by Lauren LeFranc. The show will be executive produced by The Batman director Matt Reeves and film’s producer Dylan Clark. Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' banned in Saudi Arabia, UAE and other neighbouring regions Warner Bros. Television will produce the series. Grimes takes a dig at ex Elon Musk in her new song 'Player of Games' Meanwhile, Colin Farrell is best known for many film roles, winning praise for starring in features such as ‘The Lobster’, ‘In Bruges’, and ‘Seven Psychopaths.’ In TV, he has recently starred in BBC and AMC Plus drama ‘The North Water’. 'Shang-Chi' sequel in works, original director Destin Daniel Cretton to return There are several other live-action DC shows in the works at HBO Max, including the ‘Suicide Squad’ spinoff ‘Peacemaker’ starring John Cena, a ‘Green Lantern’ series from Greg Berlanti, and a ‘Justice League Dark’ series from J.J. Abrams among several others.

Colin Farrell to reprise Penguin role in ‘The Batman’ spinoff series

<p>Hollywood star Jodie Turner-Smith became the victim of a jewel theft on Friday as she turned up at the film festival to support her turn in American film ‘After Yang’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Post the inciden, Jodie tweeted, “Didn’t think i would be spending 2.5 hours in the police station on my final day in cannes, but here we are…”</p>

<p>The actress was staying at an unnamed hotel on the Croisette. The Nice-Martin’s sources estimated that the value of the jewels was in the tens of thousands of euros. No signs of a break-in were reportedly found in the room, which was accessible by magnetic keycard.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Jodie Turner-Smith is the face of Gucci High Jewelry, and has been bedecked in Gucci couture and jewels throughout the festival. Walking the carpet Thursday night for the world premiere of After Yang, she wore a yellow gold necklace, bracelet and earrings that featured yellow beryls and diamonds, as well as a white gold heart-shaped tanzanite and diamond ring.</p>

<p>Jodie Turner-Smith recently starred as Anne Boleyn in a British mini-series. She attended Cannes to support director Kogonada’s Un Certain Regard competition title ‘After Yang’, a sci-fi drama about a family mourning the death of its android, in which she stars alongside Colin Farrell.</p>


Hollywood star Jodie Turner-Smith became the victim of a jewel theft on Friday as she turned up at the film festival to support her turn in American film ‘After Yang’.

Hollywood star Jodie Turner-Smith became the victim of a jewel theft on Friday as she turned up at the film festival to support her turn in American film ‘After Yang’. Post the inciden, Jodie tweeted, “Didn’t think i would be spending 2.5 hours in the police station on my final day in cannes, but here we are…” The actress was staying at an unnamed hotel on the Croisette. The Nice-Martin’s sources estimated that the value of the jewels was in the tens of thousands of euros. No signs of a break-in were reportedly found in the room, which was accessible by magnetic keycard. Meanwhile, Jodie Turner-Smith is the face of Gucci High Jewelry, and has been bedecked in Gucci couture and jewels throughout the festival. Walking the carpet Thursday night for the world premiere of After Yang, she wore a yellow gold necklace, bracelet and earrings that featured yellow beryls and diamonds, as well as a white gold heart-shaped tanzanite and diamond ring. Jodie Turner-Smith recently starred as Anne Boleyn in a British mini-series. She attended Cannes to support director Kogonada’s Un Certain Regard competition title ‘After Yang’, a sci-fi drama about a family mourning the death of its android, in which she stars alongside Colin Farrell.

Cannes 2021: Jodie Turner-Smith robbed of jewels worth thousands of euros

<p>This could be a casting coup of sorts if it works out. Johnny Depp is reportedly being eyed to play the role of Joker in the new reboot of 'The Batman'. We all know that Robert Pattinson is all set to play the famous superhero in the new version of the film.&nbsp;<br />
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Media reports stated that Warner Bros along with the film's director Matt Reeves has listed out the probable names who could be considered for the role of Joker and Depp's name is at the top of that list.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>In pics:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-in-pics-robert-pattinson-starrer-batman-set-photos-videos-leaked-282785"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Robert Pattinson starrer 'Batman' set photos, videos leaked</a></p>

<p>Interestingly, this is not the first time that Depp has been considered to play the supervillain. When casting for 'The Dark Knight' series was being done, there were reports that the veteran actor would be a part of the franchise. Fans had hoped that he would be brought on board for the role of Joker. But director Christopher Nolan ultimately chose Heath Ledger who went on to create history with his performance.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/travel-back-in-time-with-jokers-batmans-worst-enemy-208204">Travel back in time with the Jokers - Batman's worst enemy</a></p>

<p><strong>Also see:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/revealed-robert-pattinsons-first-look-as-batman-in-his-batsuit-in-upcoming-dc-superhero-film-280626">Robert Pattinson's first look as Batman in his Batsuit</a><br />
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While we are excited at the possibility of Depp coming on board for Reeves version of Batman, it is important to note that there has been no confirmation on the news from the actor or the makers so far.&nbsp;<br />
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Just a few days back, DC fans were treated to the first look o<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-the-batman-check-out-the-first-look-of-robert-pattinson-as-caped-crusader-with-his-batmobile-284419">f the Batmobile.&nbsp;</a><br />
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The film will also feature Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman and Paul Dano is set to play the Riddler. The first movie in the upcoming trilogy is set to open in theatres on June 25, 2021.</p>


This could be a casting coup of sorts if it works out. Johnny Depp is reportedly being eyed to play the role of Joker in the new reboot of 'The Batman'. We all know that Robert Pattinson is all set to play the famous superhero in the new version of the film.

This could be a casting coup of sorts if it works out. Johnny Depp is reportedly being eyed to play the role of Joker in the new reboot of 'The Batman'. We all know that Robert Pattinson is all set to play the famous superhero in the new version of the film. Media reports stated that Warner Bros along with the film's director Matt Reeves has listed out the probable names who could be considered for the role of Joker and Depp's name is at the top of that list. In pics: Robert Pattinson starrer 'Batman' set photos, videos leaked Interestingly, this is not the first time that Depp has been considered to play the supervillain. When casting for 'The Dark Knight' series was being done, there were reports that the veteran actor would be a part of the franchise. Fans had hoped that he would be brought on board for the role of Joker. But director Christopher Nolan ultimately chose Heath Ledger who went on to create history with his performance. Travel back in time with the Jokers - Batman's worst enemy Also see: Robert Pattinson's first look as Batman in his Batsuit While we are excited at the possibility of Depp coming on board for Reeves version of Batman, it is important to note that there has been no confirmation on the news from the actor or the makers so far. Just a few days back, DC fans were treated to the first look of the Batmobile. The film will also feature Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman and Paul Dano is set to play the Riddler. The first movie in the upcoming trilogy is set to open in theatres on June 25, 2021.

Johnny Depp being considered to play the Joker in Robert Pattinson starrer 'The Batman'

<p>We last told you about Colin Farrell’s casting in ‘The Batman’ movie as the film’s villain, Penguin and now we have some updates on what he thinks of the movie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interaction with TV host Jimmy Kimmel, the Hollywood actor Colin Farrell spoke about the film’s script as he called ‘The Batman’ beautiful, dark and moving while confirming that he is set to play Penguin character in the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to Colin, on Penguin’s character being short and fat, Colin said, "Well, I have some time to eat and shrink” before adding that he has “around three weeks” before they start shooting for the film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the script, he said, "I'm still in the process of talking to Matt Reeves, who's the director who wrote the script, and wrote a really, really beautiful dark moving script, really gorgeous."</p>

<p>The actor also confirmed some other star cast rumors as he said, "Robert Pattinson is Batman. Jeffery Wright... [Paul Dano is the Riddler] Yeah. Jeffery Wright is in there (Gordon). [Zoe Kravitz is Catwoman] Yeah," confirmed Colin Farrell. "Yeah, really cool cast. A lot of villains."</p>

<p>Colin also spoke of what the kids think of him playing negative characters, "The kids get tired of me playing the villain. Yeah, they are kind of embarrassed by it. I just use the opportunity to tell them what a good guy I am in real life."</p>

<p>Colin Farrell also played Bullseye in the 2003 Ben Affleck starrer Daredevil flick.&nbsp;</p>


We last told you about Colin Farrell’s casting in ‘The Batman’ movie as the film’s villain, Penguin and now we have some updates on what he thinks of the movie. In an interaction with TV host Jimmy Kimmel, the Hollywood actor Colin Farrell spoke about the film’s script as he called ‘The Batman’ beautiful, dark and moving while confirming that he is set to play Penguin character in the film.

We last told you about Colin Farrell’s casting in ‘The Batman’ movie as the film’s villain, Penguin and now we have some updates on what he thinks of the movie. In an interaction with TV host Jimmy Kimmel, the Hollywood actor Colin Farrell spoke about the film’s script as he called ‘The Batman’ beautiful, dark and moving while confirming that he is set to play Penguin character in the film. Responding to Colin, on Penguin’s character being short and fat, Colin said, "Well, I have some time to eat and shrink” before adding that he has “around three weeks” before they start shooting for the film. On the script, he said, "I'm still in the process of talking to Matt Reeves, who's the director who wrote the script, and wrote a really, really beautiful dark moving script, really gorgeous." The actor also confirmed some other star cast rumors as he said, "Robert Pattinson is Batman. Jeffery Wright... [Paul Dano is the Riddler] Yeah. Jeffery Wright is in there (Gordon). [Zoe Kravitz is Catwoman] Yeah," confirmed Colin Farrell. "Yeah, really cool cast. A lot of villains." Colin also spoke of what the kids think of him playing negative characters, "The kids get tired of me playing the villain. Yeah, they are kind of embarrassed by it. I just use the opportunity to tell them what a good guy I am in real life." Colin Farrell also played Bullseye in the 2003 Ben Affleck starrer Daredevil flick.

Colin Farrell: 'The Batman' movie script is really beautiful, dark

<p>Ever since filmmakers started looking for a new Batman and then subsequently announced that ‘Twilight’ star Robert Pattinson will play the new caped crusader in the upcoming ‘The Batman’, the film and its casting has been in the news.</p>

<p>Now, it has been revealed that Colin Farrell of the fame ‘Seven Psychopaths’ will be taking up the role of Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin in the upcoming ‘The Batman’ film. While the studio hasn't made any official confirmation but director Matt Reeves took to Twitter to make the revelation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to various media reports, the role apparently took months.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, the upcoming film 'The Batman' is being shot in London.</p>

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<p>‘The Batman’ will have Robert Pattinson as the superhero. It will also star Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Paul Dano as the Riddler, respectively. Others part of the film include Peter Sarsgaard, John Turturro, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, butler and father figure to the dark knight, as well as newcomer Jayme Lawson.</p>

<p>The film is directed by Matt Reeves and is produced by the Warner Bros. studio. Matt has also co-written the screenplay along with Mattson Tomlin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>‘The Batman’ will begin production in January 2020. It is scheduled to release on June 25, 2021.</p>


Ever since filmmakers started looking for a new Batman and then subsequently announced that ‘Twilight’ star Robert Pattinson will play the new caped crusader in the upcoming ‘The Batman’, the film and its casting has been in the news.

Ever since filmmakers started looking for a new Batman and then subsequently announced that ‘Twilight’ star Robert Pattinson will play the new caped crusader in the upcoming ‘The Batman’, the film and its casting has been in the news. Now, it has been revealed that Colin Farrell of the fame ‘Seven Psychopaths’ will be taking up the role of Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin in the upcoming ‘The Batman’ film. While the studio hasn't made any official confirmation but director Matt Reeves took to Twitter to make the revelation. According to various media reports, the role apparently took months. Currently, the upcoming film 'The Batman' is being shot in London. Happy #BatmanDay from London! pic.twitter.com/64Mn2A1Jog — Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) September 21, 2019 × Wait — is that you, #Oz ? 🦇 pic.twitter.com/xHj9m6OXhf — Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) January 6, 2020 × ‘The Batman’ will have Robert Pattinson as the superhero. It will also star Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Paul Dano as the Riddler, respectively. Others part of the film include Peter Sarsgaard, John Turturro, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, butler and father figure to the dark knight, as well as newcomer Jayme Lawson. The film is directed by Matt Reeves and is produced by the Warner Bros. studio. Matt has also co-written the screenplay along with Mattson Tomlin. ‘The Batman’ will begin production in January 2020. It is scheduled to release on June 25, 2021.

Colin Farrell confirmed to play The Penguin in Robert Pattinson starrer 'The Batman'

<p>Nicole Kidman after stunning the audience with her remarkable performance in HBO&#39;s &quot;Big Little Lies&quot; is back on the big screen with her latest &quot;The Killing Of A Sacred Deer&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The movie &quot;The Killing Of A Sacred Deer&quot; focuses on the trials and tribulations of surgeon Steven Murphy &mdash; Nicole&#39;s on-screen husband portrayed by Colin Farrell&mdash; and his family after they form a bond with a sinister young male.</p>

<p>Nicole has nude moments where she is seen laying bare on the bed with on-screen husband Colin Farrell.&nbsp; In the psychological thriller, Nicole plays a suburban housewife Anna.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In one such moment, she gives a peepshow to&nbsp;her husband, seductively stripping down to a lingerie. Amping the raunchyness of the scene, she then bares-it-all.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amping up the raunch appeal once more, Nicole is soon void of all clothing, lying on a bed completely starkers.</p>

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Nicole Kidman after stunning the audience with her remarkable performance in HBO's "Big Little Lies" is back on the big screen with her latest "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer". The movie "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer" focuses on the trials and tribulations of surgeon Steven Murphy — Nicole's on-screen husband portrayed by Colin Farrell— and his family after they form a bond with a sinister young male. Nicole has nude moments where she is seen laying bare on the bed with on-screen husband Colin Farrell. In the psychological thriller, Nicole plays a suburban housewife Anna. Nicole Kidman in a still from the movie "The Killing Of A Sacred Deer" (Twitter) × In one such moment, she gives a peepshow to her husband, seductively stripping down to a lingerie. Amping the raunchyness of the scene, she then bares-it-all. Amping up the raunch appeal once more, Nicole is soon void of all clothing, lying on a bed completely starkers.

Nicole Kidman has a disturbing sex scene in 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'

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