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Jeffrey Wright's Reason For Not Being In The Penguin Initially Surprised Me, But His Exclusion May Have Been For The Best
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scrn loglineThe Penguin wowed fans, but the surprise absence of a fan-favorite character may have actually been a blessing in disguise.beat sheet- Jeffrey Wright, known for his role as Jim Gordon, was initially set to appear in The Penguin, but his exclusion was due to a surprising reason - the showrunners felt his inclusion might have detracted from the central character's narrative.
- While fans were initially shocked by Wright's absence, the decision may have ultimately benefited the show, allowing the writers to fully develop the Penguin's storyline without the distraction of a supporting character like Gordon.
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Jeffrey Wright's Reason For Not Being In The Penguin Initially Surprised Me, But His Exclusion May Have Been For The Best
CinemablendStory by mick.joest@CinemaBlend.com (Mick Joest)
scrn logline
The Penguin wowed fans, but the surprise absence of a fan-favorite character may have actually been a blessing in disguise.
beat sheet
- Jeffrey Wright, known for his role as Jim Gordon, was initially set to appear in The Penguin, but his exclusion was due to a surprising reason - the showrunners felt his inclusion might have detracted from the central character's narrative.
- While fans were initially shocked by Wright's absence, the decision may have ultimately benefited the show, allowing the writers to fully develop the Penguin's storyline without the distraction of a supporting character like Gordon.
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Jeffrey Wright, The Penguin