Gotham is expanding in The Penguin and that means a lot of familiar names, but also new faces. In some cases, it means new names too.

The Penguin premieres on HBO on Thursday, September 19. The film is set just weeks after the events of The Batman, but centers on crime boss Oz Cobb – better known as the Penguin. With Gotham in ruins, it’s a race to see who can control the streets. He believes his time has come.

However, things get a little more difficult when Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Carmine Falcone, unexpectedly returns from Arkham Asylum.

We don’t want to give too much away, but here are the key players to keep an eye on.

Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell)

He does a complete hair and makeup transformation for the role, but yes, that’s Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, aka the Penguin. The Oscar-nominated actor is best known for films such as The Banshees of Inisherin, In Bruges, The Lobster and SWAT, and is just joining the HBO series after starring in Sugar on Apple TV+.

Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti)

Sofia Falcone is Carmine’s daughter, freshly released from Arkham Asylum. She is played by Cristin Milioti, who you know from Made for Love, Black Mirror, Palm Springs, or perhaps as the mother in How I Met Your Mother.

Victor Aguilar (Rhenzy Feliz)

Victor is a teenager who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and was persuaded to work for Oz. He starred in Runaways and several episodes of Teen Wolf, but you may also know him as the voice of Camilo from Disney’s Encanto.

Alberto Falcone (Michael Zegen)

Alberto doesn’t get very far in “The Penguin” and is killed in the first episode. But you’re sure to recognize his face: It’s none other than Michael Zegen, who played Joel Maisel in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

Johnny Viti (Michael Kelly)

Johnny Viti is a higher-ranking member of the Maroni family, but also a bit slimy. He is played by Michael Kelly, who starred alongside John Krasinski in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and played Doug Stamper in House of Cards.

Francis Cobb (Deirdre O’Connell)

Francis Cobb is Oz’s mother, whom he probably loves more than anyone else in the world. She is brought to life by Deirdre O’Connell, known from films such as “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “St. Vincent”. She also starred in series such as “The Path” and “Outer Range”.

Eve Karlo (Carmen Ejogo)

Eve Karlo appears to be Oz’s girlfriend, although it remains unclear whether she is with him willingly or for money. She is played by Carmen Ejogo, who has previously starred in series such as “Your Honor,” “The Crowded Room” with Tom Holland, and “I’m a Virgo.” She has also appeared in films such as “Selma” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.”

Salvatore Maroni (Clancy Brown)

Salvatore Maroni is one of the biggest crime bosses in Gotham and is played here by Clancy Brown. Brown is of course a legend, having starred in films such as The Shawshank Redemption and Starship Troopers and lent his voice to Mr. Krabs in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Nadia Maroni (Shohreh Aghdashloo)

Nadia is Salvatore’s wife and provides for the family while he is incarcerated in Blackgate Prison. She is played by Shohreh Aghdashloo, who you may know from 24, The Expanse, Ms. Marvel, or The Flight Attendant, and who recently voiced the dragon in Damsel.

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