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'''Pennyworth''' is an upcoming TV series that will be based on [[Alfred Pennyworth]]'s early life in the SAS before serving as the butler, bodyguard and the legal guardian of [[Batman|Bruce Wayne]].
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'''Pennyworth''' is an TV series that is based on [[Alfred Pennyworth]]'s early life in [[England]], after his SAS service. [[Thomas Wayne]] is featured in a prominent supporting role, keen to help in developing Pennyworth's new security company. It was produced through [[Warner Bros.|Warner Horizon Television]] for MGM's Epix channel.
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
Pennyworth is based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. It follows Bruce Wayne’s legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company and goes to work with Thomas Wayne, Bruce’s billionaire father, in 1960’s London. Production will begin later this year, with a series premiere slated for 2019.
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''From Warner Horizon Scripted Television, the origin story Pennyworth is a drama series based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. 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.''
   
 
==Cast==
 
==Cast==
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===Main===
 
*[[Jack Bannon]] as [[Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon)|Alfred Pennyworth]]
 
*[[Jack Bannon]] as [[Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon)|Alfred Pennyworth]]
 
*[[Ben Aldridge]] as [[Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge)|Thomas Wayne]]
 
*[[Ben Aldridge]] as [[Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge)|Thomas Wayne]]
*[[Ryan Fletcher]] as [[Dave Boy]]
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*[[Hainsley Lloyd Bennett]] as [[Deon Bashford|Deon "Bazza" Bashford]]
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*[[Ryan Fletcher]] as [[Wallace McDougal|Wallace "Dave Boy" McDougal]]
*[[Hainsley Lloyd Bennett]] as [[Bazza]]
 
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*[[Dorothy Atkinson]] as [[Mary Pennyworth]]
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*[[Ian Puleston-Davies]] as [[Arthur Pennyworth]]
 
*[[Paloma Faith]] as [[Bet Sykes]]
 
*[[Paloma Faith]] as [[Bet Sykes]]
*[[Jason Flemyng]] as [[Lord Hardwood]]
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*[[Jason Flemyng]] as [[James Harwood|Lord James Harwood]]
*[[Emma Paetz]] as [[Martha Wayne (Emma Paetz)|Martha Wayne]]
 
 
*[[Polly Walker]] as [[Peggy Sykes]]
 
*[[Polly Walker]] as [[Peggy Sykes]]
*[[Jessica Ellerby]] as [[The Queen]]
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*[[Emma Paetz]] as [[Martha Kane (Emma Paetz)|Martha Kane]]
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===Recurring===
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*[[Emma Corrin]] as [[Esme Winikus]]
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*[[Jessica Ellerby]] as The Queen
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*[[Danny Webb]] as [[John Ripper]]
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*[[Richard Clothier]] as the Prime Minister
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*[[Ben Wiggins]] as Spanish
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*[[Saikat Ahamed]] as Mr. Chadley
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*[[Ramon Tikaram]] as Detective Inspector Aziz
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*[[Simon Day]] as [[Sid Onslow]]
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*[[Harriet Slater]] as [[Sandra Onslow]]
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*[[Jennie Goossens]] as Mrs. Spicer
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*[[Steve Edwin]] as Mr. Spicer.
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*[[Anna Chancellor]] as [[Frances Gaunt]]
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*[[Sarah Alexander]] as [[Undine Thwaite]]
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*[[Charlie Woodward]] as Captain [[John Curzon]]
   
 
==Videos==
 
==Videos==
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Pennyworth (EPIX 2019 Series) Trailer (120 seconds) – DC Origin Story, Alfred Pennyworth
 
Pennyworth (EPIX 2019 Series) Trailer (120 seconds) – DC Origin Story, Alfred Pennyworth
 
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==Production==
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===Development===
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On May 16, 2018, it was announced that Epix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. The pilot episode was expected to be written by [[w:c:gotham:Bruno_Heller|Bruno Heller]] and directed by [[w:c:gotham:Danny_Cannon|Danny Cannon]], both of whom were also set to executive produce the series. Production companies that were slated to be involved with the series include [[wikipedia:Warner Horizon Television|Warner Horizon Television]].<ref>[https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/batman-epix-pennyworth-1202812429/ ‘Batman’ Prequel ‘Pennyworth’ Lands Series Order at Epix]</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldberg|first1=Lesley|title='Gotham' Boss Sets New Batman Prequel Series at Epix (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/gotham-boss-sets-new-batman-prequel-series-at-epix-1112339|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=May 16, 2018|language=en|date=May 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Maas|first1=Jennifer|title=New Batman Prequel Series Arrives at Epix Ahead of Fox's Final 'Gotham' Season|url=https://www.thewrap.com/batman-prequel-series-epix-gotham-bruno-heller-pennyworth/|website=[[TheWrap]]|accessdate=May 16, 2018|date=May 16, 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|title=‘Gotham’ EP Danny Cannon Teases Batman Prequel Series ‘Pennyworth’ – TCA|url=https://deadline.com/2019/02/batman-prequel-pennyworth-spoilers-epix-danny-cannon-tca-gotham-1202551023/|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=February 7, 2019|date=February 6, 2019}}</ref>
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On April 24, 2019, it was announced that the series is set to premiere on July 28, 2019, on Epix.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pennyworth Batman Pre-Prequel Gets Epix Premiere Date, New Teaser|url=https://tvline.com/2019/04/24/pennyworth-batman-prequel-premiere-date-epix/|work=[[wikipedia:TVLine|TVLine]]|first=Matt Webb|last=Mitovich|date=April 24, 2019|accessdate=April 24, 2019}}</ref>
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===Casting===
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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.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title=‘Pennyworth’: Jack Bannon To Star In Title Alfred Role On Epix’s Batman Prequel |url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/pennyworth-jack-bannon-star-title-role-alfred-batman-prequel-epix-1202481996/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=October 16, 2018 |date=October 15, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title=‘Pennyworth’: Ben Aldridge To Play Thomas Wayne In Batman Prequel On Epix |url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/pennyworth-ben-aldridge-cast-thomas-wayne-batman-prequel-on-epix-1202482014/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=October 16, 2018 |date=October 15, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title=‘Pennyworth’: Ryan Fletcher & Hainsley Lloyd Bennett Set As Regulars In Batman Prequel On Epix |url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/pennyworth-ryan-fletcher-hainsley-lloyd-bennett-set-as-regulars-in-batman-prequel-on-epix-1202483385/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=October 16, 2018 |date=October 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Boucher |first1=Geoff |title=UK Pop Star Paloma Faith Cast As ‘Pennyworth’ Villainess In Epix’s Batman Prequel |url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/batman-prequel-u-k-pop-star-paloma-faith-cast-as-pennyworth-villainess-1202485925/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=October 19, 2018 |date=October 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Boucher |first1=Geoff |title=Epix Batman Prequel ‘Pennyworth’ Adds Jason Flemyng As Villain |url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/pennyworth-jason-flemyng-cast-lord-harwood-epix-batman-series-1202492110/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=October 30, 2018 |date=October 30, 2018}}</ref> On December 4, 2018, it was reported that [[Polly Walker]] had joined the cast in a recurring capacity.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title='Pennyworth': Polly Walker To Recur In Batman Prequel On Epix|url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/pennyworth-polly-walker-recur-batman-prequel-epix-1202513307/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=December 4, 2018 |date=December 4, 2018}}</ref><!--Main cast members-->
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On March 20, 2019, [[Emma Paetz]] and [[Jessica Ellerby]] were cast in the series with Paetz as Martha Wayne and Ellerby as The Queen.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2019/03/pennyworth-emma-paetz-jessica-ellerby-cast-in-epixs-batman-prequel-series-1202579258/|title=‘Pennyworth’: Emma Paetz & Jessica Ellerby Cast In Epix’s Batman Prequel Series|publisher=Deadline Hollywood|date=March 20, 2019|accessdate=March 20, 2019|first=Denise|last=Petski}}</ref><!--Recurring and guest cast members-->
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===Filming===
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Principal photography for the series commenced on October 22, 2018 at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, [[England]].<!--Any content added without a source will be reverted immediately.-->
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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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.backstage.com/uk/magazine/article/london-whats-filming-batman-prequel-series-pennyworth-66944/|title=Filming Batman prequel series Pennyworth | date=30 January 2019 |website= Backstage.com |access-date=27 March 2019}}</ref> [[Frank Ockenfels]] took unit still photography and promotional portraits during filming. Principal photography for the series wrapped on May 24, 2019.
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==Prequel confusion and discrepancies==
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The show was produced by the [[Gotham (TV series)|''Gotham'']] showrunners but there has never been a clear corporate indication that there is any direct continuity between to the two shows. When asked directly by a fan at SDCC, Gannon said "I would say so yes." Despite this, the official descriptions remain the same and this is never used as a selling point by the company. Bruno Heller has yet to share his personal opinion of wether or not he views it as an entirely new entity.
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==References==
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{{reflist}}
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==Links==
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*[https://www.epix.com/series/pennyworth Official site]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennyworth_(TV_series) Wikipedia article]
 
[[Category:Pennyworth]]
 
[[Category:Pennyworth]]

Revision as of 17:22, 24 March 2020

Pennyworth is an TV series that is based on Alfred Pennyworth's early life in England, after his SAS service. Thomas Wayne is featured in a prominent supporting role, keen to help in developing Pennyworth's new security company. It was produced through Warner Horizon Television for MGM's Epix channel.

Synopsis

From Warner Horizon Scripted Television, the origin story Pennyworth is a drama series based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. 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.

Cast

Main

  • Jack Bannon as Alfred Pennyworth
  • Ben Aldridge as Thomas Wayne
  • Hainsley Lloyd Bennett as Deon "Bazza" Bashford
  • Ryan Fletcher as Wallace "Dave Boy" McDougal
  • Dorothy Atkinson as Mary Pennyworth
  • Ian Puleston-Davies as Arthur Pennyworth
  • Paloma Faith as Bet Sykes
  • Jason Flemyng as Lord James Harwood
  • Polly Walker as Peggy Sykes
  • Emma Paetz as Martha Kane

Recurring

  • Emma Corrin as Esme Winikus
  • Jessica Ellerby as The Queen
  • Danny Webb as John Ripper
  • Richard Clothier as the Prime Minister
  • Ben Wiggins as Spanish
  • Saikat Ahamed as Mr. Chadley
  • Ramon Tikaram as Detective Inspector Aziz
  • Simon Day as Sid Onslow
  • Harriet Slater as Sandra Onslow
  • Jennie Goossens as Mrs. Spicer
  • Steve Edwin as Mr. Spicer.
  • Anna Chancellor as Frances Gaunt
  • Sarah Alexander as Undine Thwaite
  • Charlie Woodward as Captain John Curzon

Videos

Production

Development

On May 16, 2018, it was announced that Epix had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. 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. Production companies that were slated to be involved with the series include Warner Horizon Television.[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.[4]

On April 24, 2019, it was announced that the series is set to premiere on July 28, 2019, on Epix.[5]

Casting

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.[6][7][8][9][10] On December 4, 2018, it was reported that Polly Walker had joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[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]

Filming

Principal photography for the series commenced on October 22, 2018 at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, England. 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.[13] Frank Ockenfels took unit still photography and promotional portraits during filming. Principal photography for the series wrapped on May 24, 2019.

Prequel confusion and discrepancies

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. When asked directly by a fan at SDCC, Gannon said "I would say so yes." Despite this, the official descriptions remain the same and this is never used as a selling point by the company. Bruno Heller has yet to share his personal opinion of wether or not he views it as an entirely new entity.

References

  1. ‘Batman’ Prequel ‘Pennyworth’ Lands Series Order at Epix
  2. "'Gotham' Boss Sets New Batman Prequel Series at Epix (Exclusive)" (in en) (May 16, 2018). Retrieved on May 16, 2018.
  3. "New Batman Prequel Series Arrives at Epix Ahead of Fox's Final 'Gotham' Season" (May 16, 2018). Retrieved on May 16, 2018.
  4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 6, 2019). "‘Gotham’ EP Danny Cannon Teases Batman Prequel Series ‘Pennyworth’ – TCA". Retrieved on February 7, 2019.
  5. Mitovich, Matt Webb (April 24, 2019). "Pennyworth Batman Pre-Prequel Gets Epix Premiere Date, New Teaser". TVLine. Retrieved on April 24, 2019.
  6. "‘Pennyworth’: Jack Bannon To Star In Title Alfred Role On Epix’s Batman Prequel" (October 15, 2018). Retrieved on October 16, 2018.
  7. "‘Pennyworth’: Ben Aldridge To Play Thomas Wayne In Batman Prequel On Epix" (October 15, 2018). Retrieved on October 16, 2018.
  8. "‘Pennyworth’: Ryan Fletcher & Hainsley Lloyd Bennett Set As Regulars In Batman Prequel On Epix" (October 16, 2018). Retrieved on October 16, 2018.
  9. "UK Pop Star Paloma Faith Cast As ‘Pennyworth’ Villainess In Epix’s Batman Prequel" (October 19, 2018). Retrieved on October 19, 2018.
  10. "Epix Batman Prequel ‘Pennyworth’ Adds Jason Flemyng As Villain" (October 30, 2018). Retrieved on October 30, 2018.
  11. "'Pennyworth': Polly Walker To Recur In Batman Prequel On Epix" (December 4, 2018). Retrieved on December 4, 2018.
  12. Petski, Denise (March 20, 2019). "‘Pennyworth’: Emma Paetz & Jessica Ellerby Cast In Epix’s Batman Prequel Series", Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved on March 20, 2019March 20, 2019. 
  13. "Filming Batman prequel series Pennyworth" (30 January 2019).

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