Cristin Milioti shares candid thoughts in a recent Cristin Milioti interview about her enthusiasm for a potential second season of The Penguin, while also promoting her latest animated film In Your Dreams now streaming on Netflix. Speaking passionately about her experiences, Milioti discussed both her work in the DC Comics television series and her new movie, providing insights into her relationships with cast members and creative teams from these major projects.
Milioti’s Perspective on the Future of ‘The Penguin’
Despite questions swirling around the renewal of The Penguin for another season, Cristin Milioti made her stance clear.
“I feel like I have zero chill about it because every time I’m asked [about a Season 2], I’m like, ‘Sign me up!’”
– Cristin Milioti, Actor
As an Emmy-winning performer on the DC Comics series, Milioti credited the show’s creator and fellow cast for cultivating a remarkable environment.
“I love [series creator] Lauren [LeFranc] so much. I love our whole cast. It’s such an incredible group.”
– Cristin Milioti, Actor
Reactions from the Cast and Producers
While Milioti is enthusiastic, The Penguin star Colin Farrell expresses more measured feelings regarding a sophomore run for the show.
“I don’t want it. I don’t not want it,”
– Colin Farrell, Actor
“We all left it in the ring in those eight hours. … So I’m in no rush. I have no deep desire to do it.”
– Colin Farrell, Actor
Meanwhile, HBO executive Casey Bloys acknowledged that showrunner Lauren LeFranc and producer Matt Reeves have discussed a second season, but Reeves is currently focused on directing the next The Batman film with Robert Pattinson. This creates some uncertainty about the immediate future of The Penguin, even as conversations continue at the executive level.
‘In Your Dreams’: Tackling Family Issues Through Animation
Shifting from Gotham to a world of dreams, Cristin Milioti also stars in the animated Netflix feature In Your Dreams. This film centers on two young siblings, who enter their dream world to meet the mythical Sandman and seek his help as their parents—voiced by Milioti and Simu Liu—move towards separation. The story delves into family themes, addressing divorce from the children’s perspective by blending fantasy with realism.
Milioti was first introduced to the script in 2021 and was immediately struck by its emotional depth.
“It really moved me to think about how we deal with hardships and how we sometimes want things to be different, and the ways in which we navigate that,”
– Cristin Milioti, Actor
She argues that animation can effectively explore complex family topics, much like classic Disney films have done for decades.
“If you go back and look at some of the Disney films like ‘The Lion King’ – it’s ‘Hamlet.’ And ‘Bambi’? Forget about it,”
– Cristin Milioti, Actor
“That is one of the most special things about this movie and about animation, too. It sort of begins this nuanced conversation with kids like, ‘This can be really hard and scary. This can feel like your world is falling apart and it is changing. But it is not as scary as it might seem.’”
– Cristin Milioti, Actor
Looking Ahead for Milioti and Her Projects
With In Your Dreams available now on Netflix and ongoing discussions about a second season of The Penguin, Cristin Milioti remains at the center of major industry conversations. The strong cast dynamics, the creative vision of figures like Lauren LeFranc and Matt Reeves, and participation from production leaders at HBO and Netflix will likely shape the next steps for both properties. As viewers await decisions about The Penguin and continue to engage with In Your Dreams, Milioti’s passion for storytelling stands out as she navigates intense, passionate, and charged projects alongside her colleagues.
