Matt Reeves has finally confirmed Colin Farrell to play Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin in his upcoming directorial 'The Batman'.

Farrell had been reportedly in talks for the role, and the new on-the-set photos which emerged recently seemed to show the actor in character as the Penguin.

The star-studded cast is led by Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight. The film will also be featuring Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon and Paul Dano as the Riddler, respectively.

Reeves will direct the Warner Bros. Pictures film, and also co-wrote the screenplay alongside writer Mattson Tomlin. Reeves is producing alongside Dylan Clark. Michael E. Uslan will serve as executive producer.

The Batman will begin production in January 2020 in the UK. The movie is scheduled to release on June 25, 2021.

Source: Press Release