James R | On 07, Dec 2020

Pennyworth will return to UK TV in February 2021 for Season 2, STARZPLAY has confirmed.

From Warner Horizon Scripted Television, the DC origin series follows Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon – The Imitation Game), a former British SAS soldier in his 20s, who forms a security company in 1960s London and goes to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge – Our Girl), who’s not yet become Bruce Wayne’s father.

At Brazil Comic-Con last weekend, STARZPLAY confirmed that Pennyworth will return for a second run in February. In addition to Bannon and Aldridge, returning stars will include Emma Paetz (Gentleman Jack), Hainsley Lloyd Bennett (EastEnders), Ryan Fletcher (Outlander), Dorothy Atkinson (Hanna) and Ian Puleston-Davies (Tin Star), with Paloma Faith (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus) and Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button). James Purefoy (The Following), Edward Hogg (Taboo), Jessye Romeo (Curfew), Ramon Tikaram (Brassic) and Harriet Slater (Faunutland and the Lost Magic) will also be joining the cast as series regulars.

Season 2 will premiere on STARZPLAY on 28th February 2021, with new episodes arriving weekly. You can get STARZPLAY for £4.99 a month through Apple TV, Virgin Media and Amazon Prime Video Channels.

 

Trailer: STARZPLAY sets Pennyworth for October UK TV release

13th September 2019

Pennyworth will premiere on UK TV, STARZPLAY has announced, and a new trailer gives us an official glimpse of the series.

 From Warner Horizon Scripted Television, the DC origin series follows Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon – The Imitation Game), a former British SAS soldier in his 20s, who forms a security company in 1960s London and goes to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge – Our Girl), who’s not yet become Bruce Wayne’s father.

Based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, the 10-episode drama series from Warner Horizon Scripted Television is executive produced by Bruno Heller (Gotham, The Mentalist, Rome) and Danny Cannon (Gotham).

In addition to Bannon and Aldridge, the series stars Emma Corrin (The Crown), Emma Paetz (Gentleman Jack), Hainsley Lloyd Bennett (Eastenders), Ryan Fletcher (Outlander), Dorothy Atkinson (Hanna) and Jessica Ellerby (Lovesick), plus Paloma Faith (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus) and Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).

All 10 episodes will be available on STARZPLAY in the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria and Latin America on Friday 25th October. You can get STARZPLAY for £4.99 a month through Apple TV, Virgin Media and Amazon Prime Video Channels.

Here’s the trailer:

 

STARZPLAY snaps up Pennyworth for UK TV streaming

11 July 2019

New Batman prequel Pennyworth will premiere in the UK on STARZPLAY.

The subscription streaming service has pounced on the programme, which follows Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon – The Imitation Game), a former British SAS soldier in his 20s, who forms a security company in 1960s London and goes to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge – Our Girl, Reign, Fleabag), who’s not yet become Bruce Wayne’s father. In addition to Bannon and Aldridge, the series stars Emma Paetz (Gentleman Jack), Hainsley Lloyd Bennett (Eastenders), Ryan Fletcher (Outlander), and Dorothy Atkinson (Hanna, Harlots, Call the Midwife), along with Paloma Faith (The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus) and Jason Flemyng (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button).  
 
Based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, the 10-episode drama series from Warner Horizon Scripted Television is executive produced by Bruno Heller (Gotham) and Danny Cannon (Gotham, CSI). The series is distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. International Television Distribution.
 
Pennyworth is the most recent high-profile acquisition for the STARZPLAY platform with a portfolio that includes the anthology series The Act. STARZPLAY costs £4.99 a month and is available on Apple TV, Prime Video Channels and Virgin Media. The subscription includes series such as Mr. Mercedes, Deadly Class and a growing selection of exclusive STARZ Originals on the same day they launch in the US, including The Spanish Princess and Vida, plus Harlots, Sweetbitter and more.

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