The Penguin might be one of Batman’s most famous villains, but Oswald Cobblepot is actually helping New York City’s economy. The Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment shared that the HBO series filmed in the city and brought in over $134.7 million, based on data from Warner Bros. Discovery.
The production spent over $73 million on wages for more than 2,200 local cast and crew. It also added $60.8 million to the local economy, including $6.3 million for location fees and permits, $5.4 million for props and set decorations, $5.3 million for transportation and rentals, $2.1 million for catering, and $1.5 million for hotels and lodging.
The show was filmed over 112 days in different parts of New York, including all five boroughs, Westchester County, and Long Island. Since more than 75% of the production took place in New York, it earned the special “Made in NY” title.
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We’re thrilled that The Penguin was mostly filmed in New York City, helping our city’s film and TV industry by supporting local businesses and creating jobs, While shooting on our streets, DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television did an amazing job of turning New York into Gotham, capturing all its grit, darkness, and intensity perfectly.
said NYC MOME Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman
The Penguin shows how the film and TV industry helps cities like New York, When a production comes to town, it creates jobs for local people, boosts local businesses, and grows the economy. This doesn’t just happen on its own—it takes a talented cast and crew working with smart support from policymakers across New York, from Long Island to Buffalo. When that happens, Gotham comes to life on screen, and more New Yorkers get the chance to bring amazing ideas to life.
said Motion Picture Association chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin
Based on DC characters created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, The Penguin continues the story from the movie The Batman. The series follows Oswald Cobblepot as he rises to power and becomes the famous villain.
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Colin Farrell plays the main role as Oswald Cobblepot, with Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar, Michael Zegen as Alberto Falcone, Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti, Deirdre O’Connell as Francis Cobb, Carmen Ejogo as Eve Karlo, Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni, and Shohreh Aghdashloo as Nadia Maroni.
The show’s executive producers include Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, and Lauren LeFranc, who also writes and acts as the showrunner. Craig Zobel directs the first two episodes. It is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions with Warner Bros. Television. Daniel Pipski is another executive producer under 6th & Idaho, while Rafi Crohn serves as co-executive producer.
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