We literally just learned that Andy Serkis is in talks to play Alfred Pennyworth in Matt Reeves‘ The Batman, and now Deadline reports tonight that Colin Farrell is also in talks.

To be more specific, Farrell is in talks to play the Penguin!

The character – real name Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot – was of course memorably played on the big screen by Danny DeVito in Batman Returns back in 1992.

Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, the Penguin first appeared in December 1941.

Robert Pattinson is playing Bruce Wayne/Batman in the movie, which will also star Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman.

Paul Dano is set to play the Riddler.

Reeves and Mattson Tomlin wrote the screenplay.

The Batman hits theaters on June 25, 2021.