The Batman series is one of the most iconic superhero franchises in history. It has been adapted into a film series, a Broadway musical, and even a successful animated TV show.
The series has also had many spinoffs including Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. The Batman series is known for being dark and gritty. This was done to fit in with the Batman mythos. However, this dark tone can be off-putting to some people.
The popularity of the show means that fans have become obsessed with it and anything related to it. This includes everything from toys to collectables and even figurines.
The Batman fever has rushed back as the DC drama series is set to take place once again under the directorial umbrella of Matt Reeves.
The upcoming DC limited series which is tentatively titled The Penguin has an exciting update for all fans. Check out this article to know more.
Cristin Milioti Joins Batman Spin Off Series as Lead Character
Cristin Milioti has onboard as the female lead in an HBO Max spin-off The Penguin, and it looks like her character will be giving some serious competition for control of Gotham City’s crime world.
Yes, the bar has started to raise its level as the upcoming DC limited series has unveiled one of its prime faces, Cristin Milioti who is popularly known as Tracey from How I Met Your Mother.
The Palm Springs actress is set to join the dark ride as she is officially announced as the female lead of the Batman spin off series.
Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone in HBO Max Batman Spin Off
Milioti will play Sofia Falcone in the upcoming Batman series. Those who remember the character from the comic series, The Hangman, the serial killer who terrorized Gotham during Batman’s early years as a hero, were first introduced in The Long Halloween.
However, she returned in Dark Victory when it is revealed that Selina Kyle’s mother Paula Vreeke had assumed her identity and killed several innocent people over many years.
After witnessing her father’s murder at the hands of mob boss Oswald Cobblepot (aka The Penguin), Sofia became obsessed with avenging his death.
In this series, she might switch her target from Batman to The Penguin—although it’s possible that both will be victims in flashbacks or hallucinations due to psychosis caused by incarceration and torture.
Who All Are Attached To The Project?
Along with Miliotii as Falcone fighting with the penguins in the upcoming series, we would also see the veteran villain Colin Farrell to reprise his role as The Penguin with Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark and Lauren LeFranc.
Talking about the plot of the show Farrell revealed a few openings with the publications saying that the Penguin starts a week after Batman ends. From this, we can assume that Gotham city is still somewhere underwater.
He also shared that he has given the green light to the first two scrip sessions and he is introducing the character right from the running water in Falcone’s office.
