Colin Farrell secured his third Golden Globe award on Sunday night, winning Best Actor in a Limited Series for his remarkable portrayal of Oswald Cobblepot in 'The Penguin.' The Max series, which concluded its eight-episode run in November, follows the ambitious rise of the iconic DC villain in Gotham's criminal underworld.
During his acceptance speech, Farrell playfully began with a jest, "No one to thank on this one. I did it all by myself." He quickly shifted to acknowledge the extensive team behind his transformation, particularly highlighting makeup artist Michael Marino and his crew.
The 48-year-old actor underwent an extraordinary daily metamorphosis, spending three hours in the makeup chair each morning. "I drank black coffee, listened to '80s music, and I became a canvas for that team's brilliance," Farrell shared, adding humorously, "I guess it's prosthetics from here on out."
The transformation process involved a full bodysuit that covered him from wrist to ankle, with prosthetic pieces including artificial ears. Only his hands and feet remained uncovered in his complete transformation into the notorious Batman villain.
Farrell triumphed over a strong field of nominees, including Kevin Kline, Cooper Koch, Ewan McGregor, Andrew Scott, and Richard Gadd. In a touching moment during his speech, he praised Gadd's performance in 'Baby Reindeer,' stating, "Richard man, you broke my heart this year."
The actor also took time to recognize the unsung heroes of production, specifically mentioning Carolina from craft services, who kept him hydrated during sweltering nights in New York City despite his heavy prosthetics.
'The Penguin,' which bridges the narrative between the first and second Batman films, served as a limited series with no current plans for continuation, according to showrunner Lauren LeFranc.