Colin Farrell, who plays the Penguin in the upcoming Batman 2, has read the screenplay and offered high praise for the project. During a recent interview with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Farrell expressed his admiration for the script, calling it a standout work. This discussion spotlighted Farrell’s thoughts on the Colin Farrell Batman 2 script and his conversations with director Matt Reeves.
Insights from Farrell’s Conversation with Matt Reeves
After reading the script, Farrell spoke with Reeves, who co-wrote the screenplay alongside Mattson Tomlin, for about an hour. Farrell described having many thoughts he wanted to share. He stated,
I had so many thoughts and feelings to share with Matt about the script,
Colin Farrell told Horowitz.
I really do think it’s a masterwork. Kind of a contemporary genre masterwork. It’s so brilliant and Robert [Pattinson] has got such a lovely journey to go on and take the audience through.
Farrell’s enthusiasm highlighted his deep respect for the screenplay’s quality and the story’s potential.
Farrell’s Experience Reading the Dense, Detailed Script
Farrell admitted that despite being eager to read the screenplay, he delayed doing so for two weeks because he was not mentally prepared. When he finally sat down with a cup of tea, Farrell took about two hours to complete it. Reflecting on the screenplay, he described it as dense and intelligent, emphasizing its intricate detail. He said,
It’s really, really intelligent. It’s so detailed.
He went on to praise the director’s vision, adding,
It’s really extraordinary,
and
I think he’s going to make an extraordinary film.
The Batman 2’s Place in the Batman Universe and Production Timeline
The Batman 2 continues the story from the 2022 hit, with Robert Pattinson returning as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Farrell reprising his role as Oz, also known as The Penguin. Farrell shared that the narrative begins only a few weeks after the events depicted in The Penguin, an HBO crime drama connected to Matt Reeves’ Batman saga.
Filming for the sequel is planned to start in spring 2026, with the release set for October 1, 2027. This positioning keeps fans eagerly awaiting more from the evolving Batman universe, with expectations high after Farrell’s enthusiastic response to the script.
