The Penguin: Why Mark Strong Replaced John Turturro’s Carmine Falcone
In the 2022 film The Batman, John Turturro played the role of crime boss Carmine Falcone. However, in the upcoming series The Penguin, which takes place in the same fictional universe as The Batman, Mark Strong will be playing the character.
THE PENGUIN Showrunner Explains Why Mark Strong Replaces John Turturro As Carmine Falcone
The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc has explained the decision to replace The Batman star John Turturro with Mark Strong as Carmine Falcone. She also comments on Oz Cobb's distinctive walk in the show.
Why was Carmine Falcone recast in The Penguin?
The role of Carmine Falcone was recast simply because The Batman actor John Turturro had scheduling conflicts, so was unable to film the series. Instead, Mark Strong has taken on the role. Showrunner and executive producer Lauren LeFranc explained the reasoning behind the recast, telling IGN: "Well, practically, John was just unavailable to us.
The Penguin Posts Best Look Yet at Mark Strong's Carmine Falcone
HBO's Colin Farrell-starring The Penguin posted a look at Mark Strong's Carmine Falcone; Farrell and Cristin Milioti play "Get to Know Me."
The Penguin Recast: Why Has Mark Strong Replaced John Turturro’s Carmine Falcone?
The much anticipated spin-off series, The Penguin has recently revealed a major change in its cast. Mark Strong will be essaying the nefarious Gotham City mobster Carmine Falcone in the upcoming series.
Why John Turturro Didn't Return As The Batman Villain Carmine Falcone In The Penguin
The new storyline introduces a host of new characters and rivals seeking to claim the top spot in Gotham City's criminal underworld, including Clancy Brown's imprisoned Salvatore Maroni (who was merely referenced throughout "The Batman") and Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone,
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What to Remember from THE BATMAN’s Crime Families Before THE PENGUIN
W hile I don’t love the moniker, the Matt Reeves version of Gotham City, “The Batman Epic Crime Universe,” is pretty apt.
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The Penguin has quietly recast one of The Batman’s most important roles
The Penguin is set one week after The Batman, but it’ll feature one of the original film’s major villains – played by a ...
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The Penguin Episode 1 Features A Batman Villain Death No One Saw Coming
Spoilers for "The Penguin" episode one follow. "The Penguin" has officially landed (read /Film's mixed review here). Picking ...
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'The Penguin' Episode 1 Recap: A New Day Dawns in Gotham
We also learn that Carmine Falcone's (Mark Strong in The Penguin) assassination has only made things worse, as the GCPD has now found it much more difficult to restore order in the city. However ...
‘The Penguin’ Star Addresses That Shocking Death & What’s Next for the Falcone Family
Revealed to be an addict in the episode’s opening news reports, Alberto is poised to take his dad’s gig, but as he chats ...
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THE PENGUIN Reveals First Official Look At Mark Strong's Carmine Falcone; New Clip Released
There have been rumblings for a while that Mark Strong will appear in The Penguin, but that's finally 100% official courtesy of a new X post from The Batman spin-off's X account. Strong will ...
The Penguin Director Explains That Riddler Reference In Episode 1, And How It Ties Back To The Batman
Thankfully, while the writer-director refines his vision, the HBO original series The Penguin will rekindle our interest in ...
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The Penguin's Showrunner On Creating A Gotham Show Without The Batman
The Penguin's showrunner reveals what it was like creating a Gotham series that didn't include The Batman. Set in the same ...