Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O'Connell join cast of The Penguin

We had earlier reported that a DC limited series titled The Penguin is in the making starring in the titular role. The makers have now expanded the cast and the series will also feature Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Deirdre O'Connell.

However the details of their characters are kept under wraps.The series will be a spin-off of the Robert Pattinson's The Batman and actor Colin Farrell, who played villain in the Matt Reeves film, will essay the titular character in the upcoming series. The Penguin, aka Oswald Cobblepot, is one of the most iconic villains from DC's Batman universe.

While Michael is known for his role in Netflix series House of Cards, and Jack Ryan, Shohreh was lauded for her performance in House of Sand and Fog. Meanwhile, Deirdre bagged a Tony award for her work in Dana H.

The Penguin will consist of eight episodes and will go on floors soon in New York. Reeves and The Batman producer Dylan Clark will executive produce The Penguin series under their 6th & Idaho and Dylan Clark Productions banners respectively. Warner Bros Television will produce.