Colin Farrell’s Quirky Crush on Oz Cobb

So, let’s talk about Colin Farrell and his not-so-secret crush on Oz Cobb, the crime boss he absolutely loves to play in Matt Reeves’ The Batman and the hilarious HBO Max spinoff, The Penguin. Seriously, this guy is head over heels for his fictional alter ego.

Going All In: Farrell’s Dedication

During a chat with the ever-talented Jessie Buckley from Hamnet in an Actors on Actors sit-down (just imagine the drama!), Colin spilled the beans about how deeply he dives into his character: “I love that piece of shit. I love Oz. I love him!” Forget breaking character; he’d be ready to gab away for 12 hours in Penguin makeup and never blink an eye!

Protecting the Penguin

Don’t let his affection for Oz fool you, though. Farrell’s found himself feeling pretty protective of this guy. He once thought about pulling a classic Andy Kaufman-style stunt by showing up in character for a talk show interview. But as soon as the idea hit him, he realized he didn’t want Cobb to become a punchline—no way! He even refrained from letting fans peek behind the curtain while dressed as Cobb, fearing it would ruin the character’s mysterious vibe.

Channeling Inner Demons

Colin recently opened up about how he connects with Cobb on a spiritual level after wearing that villainous DC mask. Trust me, it’s not all fun and games! He shared, “The last thing I want to say is that the mask allowed the real me to come out.” He’s not just playing a part; he’s wrestling with his inner grapple—a bit of envy, anger, and all that jazz. But hey, being obscured by the mask gave him the green light to explore these feelings in a way that felt profound.

Will Oz Cobb Return?

Fans were raving about Farrell’s portrayal of Cobb, but get this: The Penguin was originally just a limited series—surprise! While the powers that be are mulling over the potential for a second season, Colin admits he’s in the dark about whether that’ll even work in the current Batman saga. How’s that for suspense?

A Bright Future Ahead

On a high note, Whether The Penguin makes a comeback on our screens or not, one thing’s for sure: we’ll definitely catch Colin’s Gotham gangster again in the upcoming The Batman Part II, which is getting the filming wheels turning next May. Can’t wait to see how much more chaos Cobb can bring!