Colin Farrell left audiences in awe when he first adorned the persona of the Penguin in The Batman. Since then, his miniseries has only increased his ability to impress. As each episode comes out, fans stand by and watch him give the performance of a lifetime, embodying the character even though he looks nothing like him in real life.

Colin Farrell in The Penguin | Credit: HBO

However, no matter how fast an actor tries to run, backlash and controversy are always faster. As the series is coming to a close, Farrell has begun to get criticized for his use of a fatsuit. Not only this, but the approach taken by DC for portraying Penguin has started a bigger conversation about Hollywood and its image of plus-sized people.

Hollywood’s Aversion Towards Plus-Sized People Farrell in The Penguin | Credit: HBO

In the past decade, representation of all groups has become quite a focal point for Hollywood.