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Because not every single Batman villain origin story can be about the Joker or that one Lady Joker with the Betty Boop voice, HBO Max is developing a series about the origins of the Penguin. Deadline reports that the series is in early stages and is being executive-produced by The Batman director Matt Reeves, which is just a perfectly emo fit for the dapper DC villain who’s just one remake away from going full Tumblr sexyman. Apparently, the Penguin series is being characterized by Deadline as “Scarface-like.” Because when you think of a guy so tubby and fancy-dressing that he gets nicknamed “The Penguin,” you think Tony Montana. Colin Farrell is set to…
