Colin Farrell won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of The Penguin, joining a select group of actors who have earned the award for playing comic book villains. Before him, only Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix achieved this honor for their unforgettable performances as the Joker in The Dark Knight and Joker, respectively.

When reflecting on this recognition, Farrell remained humble and praised his predecessors. “You mentioned two actors who are, for my money, two of the most extraordinarily talented and brilliant artists in film. What Heath did in The Dark Knight was extraordinary and will live on for generations. And Joaquin’s portrayal in Joker—as shown by all the awards he won, including the Oscar—was equally special,” he said. “To even have my name mentioned in the same sentence as those performances is lovely, but I’m still just a fan of it all.”

Farrell also downplayed...