John Turturro, the acclaimed actor who portrayed Carmine Falcone in ‘The Batman’, finally breaks his silence on why he declined to reprise the role in the spin-off series ‘The Penguin’.Turturro had concerns about the violence shown in the series.
While ‘The Batman’ was violent in its own way, Turturro was fine with it as most of it was left upto imagination. However, it wasn’t the case in ‘The Penguin‘.
John Turturro Claimed That He Was Okay With The Violence In ‘The Batman’ As It Was Mostly Off-Screen
John Turturro explained that he was comfortable with the level of violence depicted in ‘The Batman’. However, he found the script for ‘The Penguin’ to be too graphic. “There was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing,” he told Variety.
Moreover, the actor claimed that he was satisfied with what he did with the role. However, his departure from ‘The Penguin’ was a significant loss for the series. His portrayal of Falcone was widely praised, and his presence would have added depth and complexity to the show.
But fans don’t blame John for backing out of the darkness. Even the show’s lead actor Colin Farrell was distraught by the heavy violence. Additionally, with Turturro out, the role of Falcone was taken over by Mark Strong.
Colin Farrell Resorted To Watching ‘Toy Story’ After Filming For ‘The Penguin’ To Escape The Darkness
Colin Farrell also talked about turning to Pixar films to cope with the darkness of his role as ‘The Penguin.’ Farrell’s performance in the show has been widely praised for its depth and complexity. The actor brings a gritty and compelling portrayal of the crime boss.
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However, playing such a dark and morally ambiguous character can be emotionally taxing. Farrell admitted that he needed to find ways to lighten the mood and avoid getting too caught up in the darkness of the role. “I was going in to watch Pixar films at the end of the working day just for something light and beautiful,” Farrell told the Associated Press.
“It was a way to cleanse my palate and remind myself of the joy and wonder that exists in the world,” he added. Through Pixar films, he was able to maintain a healthy balance and avoid becoming overwhelmed by the darkness of his role.
