Colin Farrell's Penguin Costume Took 4 Hours

James welcomes his guests Colin Farrell and Sir Patrick Stewart who both aren't keen on the idea of space travel. And Colin talks about the process of becoming Penguin for "The Batman" - a four-hour process that made him unrecognizable. And Patrick recalls the time he didn't recognize Sting on the set of a film (he's broadened his music taste since)!
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[@MikeyDLooffy]

Never in a million years I would've guessed he played The Penguin. What a transformation and a phenomenal job playing the character.

[@fatengh5946]

I didn’t know that was him till later, he was amazing ! I actually thought that was a real person, an actor that I didn’t know. He fooled me 👍

[@Taichic1]

Same!! I remember seeing that he was in the movie but when we saw it I was disappointed. I thought he was recast lol. Had to google it

[@fatengh5946]

@@Taichic1 this man fooled us😂 that’s how incredible he is as an actor

[@jaycuthbert245]

Take it easy, sweeeedaaaarrrt

[@drumbum3.142]

*UNDERSTATEMENT ALERT* And What a PHENOMENAL Film

[@cameronhodgetts920]

I love that he actually did the Penguin voice ordering the latte

[@whosoever5409]

I know! I wish they would’ve let him keep going cuz the voice is incredible!

[@MarkanVaran7]

The server pours a bit of coffee on the table collin farrel : Heeey take it easy sweetheart

[@sng3939]

Collin did a phenomenal job as penguin honestly. Even his voice was just perfect.

[@thaistomp]

Yeah Colin is a legendary actor.

[@GoldSulftin]

Can't believe this is the guy who played Penguin. Farrell is obviously a good actor but he was great in The Batman. The makeup is excellent too.

[@jossecoupe446]

You should watch In Bruges, brilliant dark comedy. Also has Ralph Fiennes who is magnificent in his role.

[@CC-dm3iy]

@@jossecoupe446 in bruges is one of my favourites films of all time. Collin farrell is amazing in it

[@invictafilms2690]

Prosthetics not makeup.

[@GoldSulftin]

@@invictafilms2690 Yes that's what I meant

[@heelmoxley365]

Patrick is still so lively for his age, love his sense of humour.

[@Hibernicus1968]

Funny they mention William Shatner in this clip though, because Stewart looks and sounds a lot older than Shatner -- and he's almost ten years Shatner's junior.

[@holliswilliams8426]

@@Hibernicus1968 shatner has obviously had a massive amount of plastic surgery

[@Hibernicus1968]

@@holliswilliams8426 Even if he has, he hasn't had surgery on his voice. Stewart has developed that scratchy, reedy voice that some people get in old age.

[@BenjaminL-xq9oz]

81 years old..I hope he lives and healthy forever

[@Fishfingers]

@@Hibernicus1968 lmao shatner

[@philpower_]

3:09 seeing Oz's voice come from Colin's mouth is bananas. Dude is BRILLIANT.

[@jstnshea]

Seeing an Irish man imitating an Italian-American mobster is something I thought I’d never see! 😂

[@SirSmellaLot]

From what region of Italy do the Cobblepots come from?

[@MrLethalShots]

@@SirSmellaLot lmao

[@Ari-jm6xx]

@@SirSmellaLot LOL!

[@purplesky4157]

The penguin isn’t Italian he’s most likely Irish. Irish people have similar accents back in the day. It wasn’t only Italians that talked like that.

[@scottletourneau4571]

I think this Penguin can be whatever he wants, guys. He definitely more Italian than British anyway. I’d say he’s just straight American, but people can have their own interpretations.

[@kingrobert7246]

We NEED the Batfleck solo movie. Batfleck was the most intimidating, cynical and interesting portrayal of Bruce Wayne and Batman. Every scene he was in he stole the movie with his presence

[@542Cindy]

He will, on HBO max

[@calebbaxter2002]

It's already been confirmed he will get his own spinoff series

[@robertoladrondeguevara3873]

It was great but “stole the movie” maybe is too much

[@kieranlowery5750]

@@robertoladrondeguevara3873 nah hes right

[@MrWaterlionmonkey]

dont you mean "im-peck-able"? Cause he's a penguin

[@reyalexandro]

It's insane. He completely changed into another person, didn't even sound the same. He deserves at least a nonimation for playing Penguin.

[@DeadwaxTV]

It's called acting..

[@spectre7881]

@@DeadwaxTV no shit Angela

[@montalvo3586]

@@DeadwaxTV oh no way really ? I didn’t know that

[@kappal3215]

You guys should be comedians

[@drumbum3.142]

@@DeadwaxTV and Some Performers and Artists Do It Better, More Confidently; With More Charisma and Heart than others Angela Sweety.. I dunno.. ... do You Get a Euphoric (or even Orgasmic) "High" from watching Glitching, ,?

[@vihaze6725]

I've always thought that Colin Farrell is extremely underrated as an actor. People have always focused way too much on his appearance, when he's a lot more than a pretty face. He's seriously talented, and deserves credit for it.

[@drumbum3.142]

If Your a Fan (of his) and haven't scene it (yet) watch an EXQUISITE Crime/Thriller With Madam Noomi Rapace Starring Opposite Called ,Dead Man Down. That's his BEST Performance. (imo.. I Suppose); Then This Masterpiece.

[@LionMillz]

I loved his performance in Minority Report.

[@persieprince9345]

His performance on film in Bruges is one of the best I've ever seen

[@organicphoto]

Every Colin Farrell fan has to see The Lobster!

[@CH-zc8qx]

Indeed. Colin Farrell is often thought of as a heartthrob or a typical Hollywood bad boy, but the man has always been an acting powerhouse whose talent is often overlooked either because of his pretty face or the youthful folly of his past. I don't think I've seen a bad performance from him. Some might be better than others, but never a bad one. And yes, even in Alexander. Never understood the excessive hate on that movie.

[@Oxbloodmage]

Patrick is so funny, and Colin is fucking great as the penguin.

[@youtubeuserandchef471]

Wait you watched the film already?

[@cashfortin]

@@youtubeuserandchef471 early showings I assume

[@soccercaballo510]

He was

[@Oxbloodmage]

@@youtubeuserandchef471 yeah at a fan screening.

[@daf676]

@@youtubeuserandchef471 the film alr released in most of asian theatre

[@lordseph]

When he said "How you doin? I'm Oz." in the movie, I was stunned because it was too awesome.

[@Dangleesak69]

I’m surprised Sir Patrick Stewart was on this show. Especially with him and James Cordon’s history lmao 😂

[@leosanalien9904]

Thank you! Everybody is talking about Colin and the Penguin. And I was thinking, isn’t Patrick Stewart talking with Cordon the bigger topic here?

[@sheenabeena]

Haha right? That's the real surprise here

[@eminosose]

I saw the video and immediately looked for this comment 😀😀😀😀😀

[@coolkenny13]

What happened between all 3 of them

[@tiborelek5029]

@@coolkenny13 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHqlhoqniLmjb5I they've had some issues in the past

[@mrm0ngoose773]

Not only would I have never have expected Colin Farrel to play the penguin, but also Sir Patrick Stewart to get along with James

[@RichardStrong86]

Why does this keep on going around? It's been so long since that incident, and Patrick Stewart has been on Corden's show before. They're over it.

[@saturnstar718]

His portrayal was SIMPLY AMAZING.

[@kingrobert7246]

Absolutely bloody amazing performance from Colin Farrell and John Turturro. Oscars for both of them

[@brodjefferson3513]

Colin Farrell was good, John Turturro was meh

[@r2d2musk6]

Oscars all around because you don't know how the Oscars work

[@krpyton7368]

@@brodjefferson3513 you are meh

[@philipkempbell7174]

Don't be deluded.

[@philipkempbell7174]

Oscar for the cleaner.

[@johnanthonyp]

I'm always very impressed by just how articulate and razor sharp Colin Farrell comes across in interviews. He demonstrates that he's much brighter than your typical Hollywood actor. who'd die for that gift of expression and spontaneity There's little doubt that there's a high intellect ticking away up there there that can sometimes be missed or concealed by his Irish laddishness.

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

His transformation as penguin is like other person. Crazy

[@tylerdavis6873]

His performance was Oscar worthy. 🔥 Colin Farrell is one of the best actors rn

[@daf676]

his voice is not even recognisable in that film crazy

[@WWlogics]

That story about sting playing in a “Police Band” is classic. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@quentinlewis1153]

Fuunily enough, it happened to Sting again in a French King Arthur film that came out in 2021. One of main actors is constantly teased by everyone else in the cast because he had no idea who Sting was.

[@edkwon]

@@quentinlewis1153 in 2021 its believable that a younger actor not knowing Sting, but for someone to not recognize Sting during the 80s at the height of Police fame is hilarious

[@quentinlewis1153]

@@edkwon That’s the thing though: every single young actor recognized him instantaneously, the one who didn’t is in his fifties 🤣

[@fannyalexander5906]

I swear, the whole batman cast was good but Collin Farell as the Penguin stole the show. He killed it.

[@TheHManShow]

How that was Colin Farrell I will NEVER know! Incredible transformation!!! I hope he comes back in the sequel!

[@cynicalobserver8176]

Well he is getting his own tv series

[@FantasticBeasts2024]

Colin Farrell deserves an Oscar nom for this film.

[@nevinnful]

No. The makeup artist deserves the oscar. Not the actor.

[@FantasticBeasts2024]

@@nevinnful Both do.

[@nevinnful]

@@FantasticBeasts2024 how many scenes do you think he had in the movie?? just because he was unrecognisable in the movie doesn’t make him Oscar worthy. Yeah his acting was good but quantity wise, it’s not much to analyse the acting skills. But the make up artist is definitely the top contender for their category

[@ompoddar4120]

His completely different accent in the movie also makes his performance Oscar worthy.

[@ompoddar4120]

He also did have quite a few scenes in the movie

[@Gojuninja]

Oh that was such a good interview and story from Patrick!! Always doing an amazing job on the show, thank you all for your work!!

[@gunnerhiro394]

I would have NEVER guessed if I wasn't told. His voice - his mannerisms - go Colin Farrell!!

[@AA-qb7ni]

Colin is such an underrated and incredible actor!! Loved his as Penguin!!

[@Seli.em54]

Sir Patrick is a gem. 🥺🥺

[@SCUMMY4205]

This man DESTROYED his role (in a good way) I couldn't believe it was Colin. And that goes for everyone, you completely forget about the actors, and you just get engrossed into this world.

[@natwalsh2710]

I love his acting and the rest of the cast!! They ALL did awesome imo! :D

[@ghaldurinanubios4290]

Collin playing Penguin, with Heath Ledger's joker would have been a phenomenal experience.

[@prachisharma444]

When I saw the trailer, I was like "Meh, he will do an okay job. The credit will be given to the makeup department afterall." But after watching the movie, he blew away my mind, he sounds nothing like himself in the movie. His Irish accent and his own voice just vanished and he sounds unrecognisable with his new accent. Truly extra ordinary performance!

[@elenastef]

Colin was always great with the accents, even in his first major role, Tigerland, he did an impeccable job

[@m.hamidmajeed9561]

3:08 Colin doing Penguin's voice without prosthesis. Now I can finally believe that he played penguin in The Batman 😂

[@KDuff-2015]

The way they made him look like Penguin is unreal omg

[@fabriziopinna]

The makeup team did an Oscarworthy job. What an amazing characterization.

[@tasteewheat393]

Dude colin Farrell surprised the absolutely mind out of me... He killed it !!!

[@jacob2971]

He was SO GOOD ! I can see why he's getting his own spin off series , that highway chase was hilarious and so cool

[@vokasimid5330]

1:14 I didn't know Craig Ferguson is back

[@xfiler-gl7nc]

I watched the Batman looking for Colin and thought his scenes were cut. I’m hollering 😂😂. Dude was in hidden in plain sight entire film. The makeup department did an extraordinary job. Bravo .

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

I was genuinely blown away by his performance

[@ImranKhattouti]

Bruh I saw the movie yesterday and I had no idea he played Penguin! I didn’t recognize him at all.

[@LindaC616]

I didn't recognize him at all in the trailer, great voice work

[@emperormouse5487]

How was it?

[@barry2349]

@@emperormouse5487 a masterpiece

[@THOMAS2910able]

@@barry2349 if yu had to compare to dark Knight ?

[@Batsybatay]

@@THOMAS2910able dark knight = Nolans vision. The batman = straight outta comics

[@TYbudgie]

I never thought Patrick Stewart and James Corden would be within a mile of each other...

[@andymccreight3175]

Looks a bit awkward. Kames always trying to touch his arm

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@andymccreight3175 Err no they're adults. They buried the hatchet with a comedy scene long ago. Why do people make stuff up.

[@eliben4066]

I was surprised as well, but that’s because I just found out about that fight. It was more than a decade ago, so for James Cordon and Sir Patrick Steward, it’s likely just a funny story from ten years ago

[@quntface1518]

@@JohnnyZenith Make what up? You just referenced what people were referring to.

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@quntface1518 I consider you a brother. Ignore anything I previously said

[@DallasRebelNorrie]

I went to the movie with a buddy who had no idea colin farrell was penguin, and his reaction when i told him after was legit incredible. yeah the makeup was insane, but the accent and voice and just everything was incredible. truly an amazing performance beyond the makeup.

[@jordanpeakofficial]

It really is incredible, there is no way you would have guessed it was him from voice, accent, mannerisms etc. the prosthetics and make up were so real looking too. In the age of deep fakes getting a lot of press this is actually something to make note of

[@fajarkurniawan9434]

from Deer to Lobster then Penguin this guy can act to be anything

[@cyberwarrior9081]

3 words to describe the element of this film:-Terrify,Sorrow & Beauty. And 1 words to describe the whole things of this film:-“MASTERPIECES”

[@togelz]

People talk about the brilliance of Paul Dano and rightfully so but imho both Colin Farrell and John Turturro are also brilliant on The Batman

[@pushpa6378]

I had to look twice Colin as the penguin looks amazing, Patrick is hilarious the police 🤣🤣🤣

[@cgiraffs]

If i didn’t know he was playing the Penguin beforehand, i wouldn’t have guessed it was him at all.

[@sa-x19]

Colin is great as always, but as a side note, it's nice to see James and Patrick getting along again.

[@coolkenny13]

What do you mean?

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Ikr???

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

@@coolkenny13 During a public award presentation they had a fallout, verbally attacking each other on stage in front a live audience, but they tried to make it like they were professionally roasting but no

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

@@coolkenny13 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHqlhoqniLmjb5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5ennZ6jpduFjZI But haven't you been repeating your question in the comment section?

[@coolkenny13]

@@paulpolpiboon9535 no man! Why would I be repeating my question. I genuinely asked the question for the first time. Thanks for the link.

[@Quetzalcoatl_24]

Colin couldn’t have done a more perfect job portraying the penguin. Job well done 💯 sir

[@loulie1997]

UNRECOGNIZABLE in the Batman. Complete transformation! Absolutely amazing. I think it will end up being a landmark in prosthetics.

[@thechillindude4478]

Make up has been on point this year. first for Lilly James's Pam in Pam and Tommy and now for Colin Farrell's Penguin for The Batman

[@r.22r]

Mike Marino, the make up artist deserves all the awards!! I keep staring at the penguin but cant see 1%of colin in there!

[@HannibalXKarma]

You can see how much fun he was having playing penguin It was so beautifully done :'( I can't wait for the spin off show

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

Two pretty excellent actors, thank you James for forgiving Sir Patrick Stewart. Youre both so gracious, heroes!

[@speaklifeministriestv2527]

Two Legendary actors, i will watch them anytime i see them on the screen

[@ANas-xq3ly]

OMG Patrick Stewart is such a gem! That was enjoyable to watch! 🤣🤣🤣

[@gajayjay]

Colin Farrell is actually an incredible and underrated character actor

[@TheGenTatsu]

Never would have thought Sir Patrick would go on James show.

[@RichardStrong86]

He's been on before. Last year in fact.

[@joshuagcwong734]

He was phenomenal. Over the top, but in the right way. Nailed it 🤌

[@tedflanc1024]

In all my years, I’ve seen Colin Farrell perform so many accents in so many roles that I don’t think I ever heard his real voice before!!!

[@guypeate3628]

I love his transformation in the film, I'm going to see The Batman this weekend and I'm looking forward to seeing him and Robert Pattinson on the big screen

[@neville2308]

He did amazing as Penguin

[@stefaniabrizzolara7017]

now, how adorable is patrick 🥺

[@sparklessss26]

The Batman & Colin deserves an Oscar- supporting actor

[@robd1329]

The makeup for Penguin was so amazing that it made me forget it was Collin Farrel in disguise! That was art!

[@Yikkoofficial]

Seeing Patrick Stewart and Colin Farrell so friendly together was so adorable >.

[@TheHardik112]

Everyone is growing old 🥺

[@tacticalgamer4520]

He was the best penguin ever they made penguin look like a gangster rather then making him look like a penguin unlike before in the very old batman movie and the cartoons

[@tehnemox]

God forbid the character that got nicknamed the penguin looks like one so he could get the nickname in the first place. Cause I look at that mobster and I don't think "penguin" - don't get me wrong, it was a good character and nothing against what was portrayed, but you putting down previous incarnations when the look was precisely part of the character setup doesn't sit well with me

[@billionairepayday3459]

He looked and sounded just like robert de niro in so many scenes.

[@biscuitbrickz]

i thought so too

[@selfiekroos1777]

Colin nailed it as penguin

[@IIMaRVII]

fun fact: they tried to hire Gérard Depardieu to play the penguin but he refused, so they just molded him out of clay instead

[@quizzlybear]

Lmfao I thought Patrick Stewart and James Corden hated one another after that awkward argument at the Glamour Awards years ago.

[@holliswilliams8426]

I don't Patrick hates James, it's just he knows that James has zero talent in anything, no tiene talento ni gracia they say in Spanish, that's James.

[@boblowes]

I wonder how awkward it was backstage with Sir Patrick & James Corden, given their past encounter...

[@geniusonyeo]

What is it omg 👀 I'm going to google it after this video ends.

[@shannong5074]

@@geniusonyeo what happened

[@paranoidandroid6691]

They were insulting each other at an award show IIRC

[@shannong5074]

@@paranoidandroid6691 oh damn

[@ashrafsahdan5606]

Tbh, everyone in The Batman delivered insane acting. But Penguin really stole every scene he's in because you keep looking very hard to find Colin Farrell in there and never once it showed.

[@Brownmamba12]

Batman was straight garbage nothing compare to the previous one. I was literally dozing off. It was beyond boring.

[@ashrafsahdan5606]

@@Brownmamba12 previous one you mean the batfleck one? Ha ha. I'm not gonna criticize your taste, but ha ha.

[@srinidhiacharla1766]

@@Brownmamba12 go read a comic Nolan fan

[@noikfkzn5305]

@@Brownmamba12 what!?!?!?!?!? this batman is the closest one with arkham series and batman year 2. the hell you talking about.

[@Renvaar1989]

I watched the film couple days ago... Had zero idea it was him...

[@that1guyfromco967]

collins accent is sooo deep i am astounded on his American accents and other accents that he does so well

[@SabiaCDO]

"You play in a police band? That STINGs.

[@DallasRebelNorrie]

Colin Farrel is SUCH a great fucking person jesus

[@ChannelVortex]

Colin Farrell looks like Robert Downey Jr back in the early ironman days... Good times.

[@itscoolsid]

He killed it. Absolutely killed it.

[@RJMacReady1]

3:33 I dunno if thats what hes going for, but sounds like he does a super quick jeffrey wright impression and freaking NAILS it.

[@BrokeTheSeal]

His voice was amazing

[@iloveentertainment]

Love these guys’ work and they both know how to tell stories. Great job getting them both on the couch James! 👍 I was in suspense when Patrick hesitated after the set question 🤣🤦‍♀️no Dr Strange MoM spoilers, shucks

[@WriterusAeternus]

I’m glad Patrick Stewart and James worked out their beef.

[@JonnyDIY]

"You play in a police band?" 😂💕👍

[@mrgarcia3279]

Had no idea he was the penguin wow great transformation 👏

[@marcusmartin5758]

They should've gave him his iconic penguin's umbrella.

[@stalker-anoniem3515]

I just saw the movie, I had no idea it was Colin F. as penguin. 🤭

[@rabeatasleem9779]

He was such AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND IN THE MOVIE!!!!! It made it so much more interesting and cool

[@J.Arnold]

I just now realized that Colin Farrell played The Penguin... That's incredible!

[@DC_ABC_123]

Honestly I didn't know that was Colin until i looked it up. Amazing performance.

[@MetalizedButt]

PHENOMENAL performance by him, best acting performance in the film hands down, followed by John Turturro.

[@zackharris8373]

When someone plays a charecter really well, like Christian Bale playing Dick Chaney for example, you can tell it's them but love the transition especially when an actor is so talented, but here, its so fucking good that I'm still not convinced Colin Farrell played the penguin. Usually you look and you can see the actors features but this is honestly a different freaking person!!

[@steeverogers5274]

the batman has great storytelling , charachter development and smart writing , great acting , great action , great music , great camoes , great cinematography , great detective elements and riddles and new gadgets and technology used by batman , great story arcs good job matt reeves he is one of the best directors working in hollywood . the only bad part was the length of the movie and the action sequences were few and there was no visiual battle between batman and riddler

[@ashvathsrinath573]

Cause riddler cannot physically fight Batman since he knows he can't beat him fool....so he tries his luck with mind games which was why this movie was different from other Batman movies

[@holliswilliams8426]

obviously the Riddler can't win in a physical fight

[@Brownmamba12]

This movie was horrendous, ya cappin. It was straight garbage 🗑 one of the worst Batman ever made.

[@srinidhiacharla1766]

@@Brownmamba12 yeah keep making urself better coz no one cares about ur opinion . The movies a hit and we all love it.

[@sharmu5338]

3:10 He does The Penguin Oswald voice !

[@esdeeh]

WTF! I just saw the movie today, and I was literally looking for him everywhere thinking like "Where tf is Colin? Wasn't he supposed to be in this?". Would've never guessed he was The Penguin, the makeup artist/ prosthetists department need to win awards for this 😂 WELL DONE COLIN!!

[@jonathonmatzke8463]

When I saw the penguin I thought I recognized the actor playing it, but definitely wasn't thinking Colin Farrell. I think I just assumed I knew him from something else. Weird

[@deusextalkina7722]

I thought it was Richard Kind playing him from the trailers

[@bigbadvicHo]

Patrick is hilarious 😂

[@mitchjames9350]

He did a phenomenal job, can’t wait for the sequel.

[@Rugelacharugula]

He's a f**king BEAST in that role. An Irishman who sounds like my great aunt Mary from Brooklyn. Genius.

[@djbillybopdjbillybop2817]

Funny enough when Patrick Stewart is talking about sting and the Double bass Guitar. In 1983 Sting in the Video of The Police Every Breath, you Take Sting plays the Double Bass Guitar.