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‘The Penguin’ Showrunner Breaks Silence On Mark Strong Replacing John Turturro As Carmine Falcone

Was Mark Strong the right choice to replace John Turturro? The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc speaks on why they recast Carmine Falcone in the show.

“John’s a really talented actor and was exceptional in the film, but once we realized that his schedule wasn’t going to work out for our show, it became quickly about who has that sort of gravitas and ferociousness, that Mark Strong actually does have.” John Turturro is a legendary presence, so even an actor as amazing as Mark Strong might struggle trying to match his portrayal of a character like Carmine Falcone. However, it seems the most important thing Lauren LeFranc was looking for when bringing Strong onto The Penguin was his presence, especially when it came to his interactions with his daughter Sofia Falcone, played by Cristin Milioti.

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