DC Sets New Batman Villain Series From The Penguin Showrunner

Published Oct 21, 2026, 3:04 PM EDT Andy Behbakht has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2010, covering all the latest in Hollywood on both the big and small screens, from staying on top of the biggest breaking news, analyzing movies and television shows in Hollywood, to in-depth interviews with actors and storytellers. Andy's career includes having worked for publications such as FanSided, KSiteTV, TV Fanatic, It's Just Movies, Heroic Hollywood, TV Overmind, and more. Outside of his career as an established reporter, Andy is the host and producer of The Showrunner Whisperer, The Flash Podcast, the editor-in-chief of Multiverse of Color, and the network director of DC TV Podcasts. Sign in to your ScreenRant account This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The Penguin won't be the only major Batman foe to land his own live-action TV show. Deadline reports that Lauren LeFranc, who served as the showrunner on Colin Farrell's HBO drama, is in talks to produce a Poison Ivy TV show for the prestige channel. However, they note that if it moves forward, it will not be part of Matt Reeves' The Batman franchise. Developing.. Created By Robert Kanigher, Carmine Infantino Cast Uma Thurman, Lake Bell Alias Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley Race Metahuman Movies Batman & Robin TV Shows Gotham, Harley Quinn Franchise DC, Batman Comic Books Poison Ivy #1