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Lanterns star Kelly Macdonald was told to tone down her "Gotham accent" because she watched The Penguin too…
Actress Kelly Macdonald, who plays Sheriff Kane in HBO Max's Lanterns, revealed she was told to tone down her accent after watching "The Penguin." Macdonald admitted to over-watching the show, causing her to adopt a "Gotham thing" in her dialogue, which she had to consciously reduce to maintain the character's ambiguous origin.
The DCU is so back as Lanterns sets new record for biggest ever premiere for a DC Studios show
The new DC Studios series Lanterns has set a record for the biggest series premiere in the company's history, attracting 9.3 million viewers worldwide in its first three days. The show, starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, received strong reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 star rating, with early discussions about a potential second season already underway.
The Penguin season 2 feels closer than ever to happening thanks to this writer listing
The Penguin season 2 appears to be moving closer to production, with showrunner Lauren LeFranc and consulting producer Semi Chellas listed on the Writers Guild of America site. The series, a spin-off of The Batman, is set to take place a few weeks after the events of the original film.
9 Max Miniseries That Keep You Glued to the Screen
Max offers a curated selection of nine impactful miniseries, ranging from crime dramas like The Penguin and Mare of Easttown to historical epics like The Pacific and Band of Brothers. The list also includes acclaimed post-apocalyptic series The Last of Us, superhero deconstruction Watchmen, and powerful dramas such as I May Destroy You and Chernobyl.
