The Gentleman of Crime is getting his own show. HBO Max has made an order for a Penguin series spinning out of his appearance in The Batman. Colin Farrell, who portrays the villain in the film, will reprise the role in the limited series.

The show will dive into Oswald Cobblepot’s life as his power grows in Gotham’s criminal underworld.

“The world that Matt Reeves created for The Batman is one that warrants a deeper gaze through the eyes of Oswald Cobblepot,” Farrell said. “I couldn’t be more excited about continuing this exploration of Oz as he rises through the darkened ranks to become The Penguin. Will be good to get him back on the streets of Gotham for a little madness and a little mayhem.”

Agents of SHIELD and Impulse writer-producer Lauren LeFranc will serve as showrunner and writer on the series. The Batman director Matt Reeves will executive produce the series, as will Dylan Clark and Adam Kassan, and Rafi Crohn will be co-executive producer.

“I have long been a fan of the world of The Batman, and Matt’s film is such a powerful and bold entry into the canon,” LeFranc said. “I am excited and humbled to continue telling stories in the grimy world of Gotham City – and what better excuse to channel my inner villain than to tell the story of Oswald Cobblepot? I am thrilled to work with Colin, Matt, Dylan, 6th & Idaho, Warners, and HBO Max as we work to bring this story to the screen.”

“Colin exploded off the screen as the Penguin in The Batman, and having the chance to thoroughly explore the inner life of that character on HBO Max is an absolute thrill,” Reeves said. “Dylan and I are so excited to work with Lauren in continuing Oz’s story as he grabs violently for power in Gotham.”

An expected timetable for the series and other cast have not been announced yet.