The Batman star explains where Jim Gordon was in The Penguin

Jeffrey Wright, who portrayed detective Jim Gordon in 2022’sThe Batman, has revealed why the police commissioner was absent for the entirety ofDC’sThe Batmanspin-offThe Penguin.In arecent interview with Inverse’s Hoai-Tran Bui, Wright explained why his character didn’t show up at any point inThe Penguin’sfirst season… and, well, the answer is probably a little more disappointing than you might have hoped.“There was no talk of my being in this first season,” Wright told Inverse.AdvertHowever, when asked if there was a chance he might pop up in a second season ofThe Penguin, Wright had this to say.“Who knows… We’ll see what happens down the line, but I’m juggling enough balls as it is.”That’s sort of putting it lightly, as Wright has certainly been busy. SinceThe Batmanwas released back in 2022, he’s appeared in four films.Plus, he’s since filmed his roles in two upcoming TV shows - season 2 of HBO’sThe Last of Usand a new spy-thriller titledThe Agency.AdvertNow, before you get too excited, Wright’s reference toThe Penguin’s“first” season and his chances of appearing in its second isn’t confirmation of a new season. The next quote from Wright will probably explain why that’s the case.“I’m excited about getting back there, but you probably know as much as I know… I haven’t read anything. I haven’t talked to Matt for a while. He’s been off doing his thing, I’ve been off doing mine. But I look forward to getting back there.”However, he did have a little to share regarding Jim Gordon’s potential promotion in the upcoming sequelThe Batman Part II.“There’s a lot to explore… I think the vision that [Reeves] has of Gotham is a really wonderful one, really rich and kind of grimy in the best way.”AdvertI’m just hoping therecently cancelledArkham AsylumTV show might be reworked into something, followingThe Penguin’ssuccess. Maybe Wright will be offered a chance to reprise his role in something like that instead…Featured Image Credit: Warner Bros.Topics:Batman,DC,DC Comics,Warner Bros

Jeffrey Wright, who portrayed detective Jim Gordon in 2022’sThe Batman, has revealed why the police commissioner was absent for the entirety ofDC’sThe Batmanspin-offThe Penguin.

In arecent interview with Inverse’s Hoai-Tran Bui, Wright explained why his character didn’t show up at any point inThe Penguin’sfirst season… and, well, the answer is probably a little more disappointing than you might have hoped.

“There was no talk of my being in this first season,” Wright told Inverse.

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However, when asked if there was a chance he might pop up in a second season ofThe Penguin, Wright had this to say.

“Who knows… We’ll see what happens down the line, but I’m juggling enough balls as it is.”

That’s sort of putting it lightly, as Wright has certainly been busy. SinceThe Batmanwas released back in 2022, he’s appeared in four films.

Plus, he’s since filmed his roles in two upcoming TV shows - season 2 of HBO’sThe Last of Usand a new spy-thriller titledThe Agency.

Advert

Now, before you get too excited, Wright’s reference toThe Penguin’s“first” season and his chances of appearing in its second isn’t confirmation of a new season. The next quote from Wright will probably explain why that’s the case.

“I’m excited about getting back there, but you probably know as much as I know… I haven’t read anything. I haven’t talked to Matt for a while. He’s been off doing his thing, I’ve been off doing mine. But I look forward to getting back there.”

However, he did have a little to share regarding Jim Gordon’s potential promotion in the upcoming sequelThe Batman Part II.

“There’s a lot to explore… I think the vision that [Reeves] has of Gotham is a really wonderful one, really rich and kind of grimy in the best way.”

Advert

I’m just hoping therecently cancelledArkham AsylumTV show might be reworked into something, followingThe Penguin’ssuccess. Maybe Wright will be offered a chance to reprise his role in something like that instead…

Topics:Batman,DC,DC Comics,Warner Bros