Colin Farrell to reprise Penguin role for Batman spin-off series

Farrell is barely recognisable in the role as the comic book super-villain, for which he wears heavy prosthetics

Colin Farrell during the filming of The Batman (Peter Byrne/PA)

The Batman star Colin Farrell is to reprise his role as The Penguin in a new spin-off TV series.

The actor will play the DC Comics villain in the limited series for US streaming service HBO Max.