The show was produced by the Gotham showrunners but there has never been a clear corporate indication that there is any direct continuity between to the two shows. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our weekly newsletter. From Warner Horizon Scripted Television, DC origin story Pennyworth is a ten-episode, one-hour drama series based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. [1][2][3] On February 6, 2019, it was announced during the Television Critics Association's annual winter press tour that the series would premiere in June 2019. Joker War: Did the Batman Epic Really Bring [SPOILER] Back? The pilot episode was expected to be written by Bruno Heller and directed by Danny Cannon, both of whom were also set to executive produce the series. On May 16, 2018, it was announced that Epix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.
[5], In October 2018, it was announced that Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Ryan Fletcher, Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Paloma Faith, and Jason Flemyng had been cast in series regular roles.
Additionally, a number of shots were taken in London, including selecting the landmark building Florin Court as the home and neighbourhood of one of the series lead characters. Thomas Wayne is featured in a prominent supporting role, keen to help in developing Pennyworth's new security company. [4], On April 24, 2019, it was announced that the series is set to premiere on July 28, 2019, on Epix. Pennyworth (EPIX 2019 Series) Official Teaser – DC Origin Story, Alfred Pennyworth, Pennyworth (EPIX 2019 Series) Official Teaser 2 – DC Origin Story, Alfred Pennyworth, Pennyworth (EPIX 2019 Series) Trailer (120 seconds) – DC Origin Story, Alfred Pennyworth. Thomas, meanwhile, “goes back to America to recuperate” from being shot, “and starts moving up at the CIA.” Staying behind in London, Martha’s transformation, Cannon said, is “probably the largest because she has gone full-on into the civil war” that is now at a fever pitch. © 2020 EPIX Entertainment LLC. Pennyworth is an TV series that is based on Alfred Pennyworth's early life in England, after his SAS service. All rights By Thomas Wayne is featured in a prominent supporting role, keen to help in developing Pennyworth's new security company. | About EPIX. George Clooney Joins London Film Festival Lineup; Great Point…, Authentic Should Generate ROI for Micro Owners, But Horse Racing…, President Donald Trump, First Lady Test Positive for Coronavirus, George Clooney to Deliver Virtual Screen Talk at BFI London Film…, Get Cozy and Stylish With 20 of the Best Sweatpants for Men, Copyright © 2020 TVLine Media, LLC. An idealistic art student whose life is uprooted by civil war, Katie is righteous, defiant and wonderfully naive. It was produced through Warner Horizon Television for MGM's Epix channel. It was produced through Warner Horizon Television for MGM's Epix channel. ". 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It follows Bruce Wayne’s legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon), a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company and goes to work with Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), […] Email InsideLine@tvline.com and your question may be answered via Matt’s Inside Line. Want more scoop on Pennyworth, or for any other show? Principal photography for the series commenced on October 22, 2018 at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England. He also mentored Bruce, after the latter started pursuing taking down the corruption at Wayne Enterprises and searching for the reason behind his parent's murder. [11], On March 20, 2019, Emma Paetz and Jessica Ellerby were cast in the series with Paetz as Martha Wayne and Ellerby as The Queen.[12]. In addition to Bannon, Aldridge and Paetz, Pennyworth Season 2 brings back Hainsley Lloyd Bennett (as Bazza), Ryan Fletcher (as Dave Boy), Dorothy Atkinson (as Mrs. Pennyworth) and Polly Walker (as Peggy Sykes), along with recording artist Paloma Faith (as Bet Sykes) and Jason Flemyng (as Lord Harwood). Launch Gallery, The news should come as no surprise to those who watched TVLine’s 2019 San Diego Comic-Con Q&A with Cannon, fellow EP Bruno Heller and the cast. Pennyworth is an TV series that is based on Alfred Pennyworth's early life in England, after his SAS service. Matt Webb Mitovich / Alfred Pennyworth was an officer of the Brtish Intelligence, who joined the resistance during World War II. Additionally, a casting call is out for the role of Lucius Fox. September 12 2020, 10:25 AM PDT. It follows Bruce Wayne’s legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon), a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company and goes to work with Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), Bruce’s billionaire father, in 1960s London. reserved.PMC Entertainment. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 6, 2019). EPIX® DRAMA SERIES 'PENNYWORTH' ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON TWO CASTING, BEGINS…, EPIX® RENEWS DRAMA SERIES PENNYWORTH FOR SEASON TWO, 'PENNYWORTH' PREMIERES THIS SUMMER ON EPIX, Maureen Granados | Vice President, Publicity |. Pennyworth will take a big (and kinda critical) step toward spawning Batman’s very beginnings, it was revealed during the Epix drama’s DC FanDome panel streaming Saturday. All Rights Reserved. Pennyworth‘s complete DC FanDome panel is streaming on demand through Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 pm ET. From Warner Horizon Scripted Television, DC origin story Pennyworth is a ten-episode, one-hour drama series based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. Former British SAS soldier Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon) works as a bouncer in London, where he's also setting up his new security firm.