In what might come as a major letdown for fans of the TV show, The Penguin showrunner, Lauren LeFranc, recently cleared the air on the true identity of a particular character, Theo Rossi’s Dr. Julian Rush, and a fan theory that he might actually be one of Batman’s most notorious villains, Scarecrow.

The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc had a refreshingly blunt response when asked about the biggest Batman fan theory surrounding the series.

The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc has disproved a fan theory regarding the television series and a popular Batman villain. The Penguin premiered on HBO and Max in September 2024. Set within Matt Reeves’ Batman Epic Crime Saga,

Colin Farrell won big at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 5, taking home the trophy for best male actor in a limited or anthology series. The award, Farrell's third Golden Globe ever, was in in honor of his performance in 'The Penguin.

The Penguin star Colin Farrell recently became the third actor to win a Golden Globe award for playing a comic book villain. Coincidentally, the other two recipients of the rare honor — Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix — also won for playing a Batman villain.