The drug war between Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) and Sofia Falcone (Cristin Millioti) inThe Penguinmay have blown a literal hole in Gotham City,the show itself has been a major boon for Gotham’s real-life counterpart, New York City.While critics and audiences sung the praises of the show when it was released earlier this year, and guilds and awards bodies are prepping to give the show all the awards in the world next year, New York City’s Mayor has praised the show for bolstering the city’s economy.
According to statistics released by theMayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment,The Penguinshooting in New York contributed over $134.7 million to the city.Calling all box office junkies, prepare to get nerdy, because the figure has been broken down into detailed categories. Over $73 million went to the wages of over 2,200 local cast and crew. Another $60.8 million went towards local economic activity. Smaller cash injections were also outlined, including props and set dressing ($5.4 million), transportation and car rentals ($2.1 million), local catering ($2.1 million), hotels and lodging ($1.5 million), and those, oh so important location fees and permits ($6.3 million). Who knew financial statistics and economic figures were so riveting? Definitely not us.
The Penguinshot for a total of 112 days in and around New York. The production was spread across all five New York City boroughs, and even Long Island and Westchester County. As a result, the show was granted the prestigious “Made in NY” production title (not to be confused with the “I heart NY” t-shirts), as a result of 75% or more of the shoot taking place in the state. To celebrate, Commissioner of New York City’s Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment,Pat Swinney Kaufman, took to social media, writing:
“We’re over the moon that #MadeinNY series “The Penguin” was predominantly shot in NYC, contributing to the city’s multi-billion dollar film and TV economic engine by supporting local businesses and providing jobs for New Yorkers!”
‘The Penguin’ Season 2 Could Be Coming Soon
The Penguinis one of the best received comic book TV showsof all-time. The series sits at 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and its fourth episode is one of the highest rated of all-time on IMDb. Despite its success,The Penguinhasn’t officially been renewed for a second season.
‘The Penguin’ Hits Different
‘The Penguin’ follows the transformation of Oswald Cobblepot from a disfigured nobody to a noted Gotham gangster.
Thankfully, Matt Reeves has swooped in like The Dark Knight to give fans a much-needed update. WhileThe Batman’s director (and executive producer onThe Penguin) didn’t give an official confirmation of renewal, he did reveal that talks have been happening behind-the-scenes for a second season.“We’re talking to [showrunner] Lauren [LeFranc] about doing another season,“Reeves said during a sit down with Zoë Kravitz forVariety. This is the first fans have heard ofThe Penguingetting a second season. It is unclear whetherCristin Millioti’s Sofia Falcone will returnfor the sophomore season, despite the actress being desperate to. Expect more details to be revealed after the release ofThe Batman Part II.
The Penguin
Created by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin is a crime-drama spin-off television series of 2022’s film The Batman. Set shortly after the events of The Batman, Oz Cobb, A.K.A. the Penguin, begins his rise in the underworld of Gotham City as he contends with the daughter of his late boss, Carmine Falcone, for control of the crime family’s empire.
