Pennyworth is an ongoing TV series based on the DC Comics character Alfred Pennyworth. It premiered on Epix in June 2019.[1]
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Summary[edit | edit source]
From Warner Horizon Scripted Television, the origin story Pennyworth is a drama series based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. It follows Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon), a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company and goes to work with Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), Bruce's billionaire father, in 1960s London.[2]
Cast[edit | edit source]
Main cast[edit | edit source]
- Jack Bannon as Alfred Pennyworth[3]
- Ben Aldridge as Thomas Wayne[4]
- Ryan Fletcher as Dave Boy[5]
- Hainsley Lloyd Bennett as Bazza[5]
- Paloma Faith as Bet Sykes[6]
- Jason Flemyng as Lord Harwood[7]
- Emma Paetz as Martha Kane
Recurring cast[edit | edit source]
Episodes[edit | edit source]
| Season 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Summary | Airdate | # |
 Pilot |
This series debuts with the introduction of Alfred Pennyworth, a young man just out of the English air service and at loose ends, endeavoring to start ... | July 28, 2019[1] | 1X01 |
 The Landlord's Daughter |
Alfred (Jack Bannon) turns down an offer from billionaire businessman Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), and instead accepts an assignment that positions him in the crosshairs of one of the East End's most dastardly figures. | August 4, 2019 | 1X02 |
 Martha Kane |
Alfred (Jack Bannon) accepts an assignment from photojournalist Martha Kane (Emma Paetz) that turns increasingly dangerous. | August 11, 2019 | 1X03 |
 Lady Penelope |
Alfred (Jack Bannon) and Martha Kane (Emma Paetz) take a train ride into the countryside on an assignment, while tragedy strikes in London. | August 11, 2019 | 1X04 |
 Shirley Bassey |
John Ripper presents Alfred (Jack Bannon) with an offer; meanwhile, Lord Harwood's (Jason Flemyng) fate takes a curious turn. | August 18, 2019 | 1X05 |
 Cilla Black |
Martha and Patricia Wayne attend a debauched party with famed magician Aleister Crowley. | August 25, 2019 | 1X06 |
 Julie Christie |
While Martha and Thomas confront Crowley over his strange party and the return of Patricia, Alfred and the lads track down the identity of a wanted killer. | September 8, 2019 | 1X07 |
 Sandie Shaw |
While Lord Harwood returns to take control of the Raven Society, Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza form an unlikely alliance with the Sykes Sisters. | September 15, 2019 | 1X08 |
 Alma Cogan |
Alfred, Thomas and Martha become entangled in an assassination plot against Lord Harwood. | September 22, 2019 | 1X09 |
 Marianne Faithfull |
After a member of the British royalty is abducted, Alfred must take a side in the struggle. Meanwhile, Lord Harwood uses those closest to Alfred to remove him from the game. | September 29, 2019 | 1X10 |
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Promotional[edit | edit source]
Official Poster
Facebook group invite (front)
Facebook group invite (back)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "‘Gotham’ EP Danny Cannon Teases Batman Prequel Series ‘Pennyworth’ – TCA" - Deadline Hollywood
- ↑ Summary directly from Epix.
- ↑ "‘Pennyworth’: Jack Bannon To Star In Title Alfred Role On Epix’s Batman Prequel" - Deadline Hollywood
- ↑ "‘Pennyworth’: Ben Aldridge To Play Thomas Wayne In Batman Prequel On Epix" - Deadline Hollywood
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "‘Pennyworth’: Ryan Fletcher & Hainsley Lloyd Bennett Set As Regulars In Batman Prequel On Epix" - Deadline Hollywood
- ↑ "UK Pop Star Paloma Faith Cast As ‘Pennyworth’ Villainess In Epix’s Batman Prequel" - Deadline Hollywood
- ↑ "Epix Batman Prequel ‘Pennyworth’ Adds Jason Flemyng As Villain" - Deadline Hollywood
- ↑ "‘Pennyworth’: Polly Walker To Recur In Batman Prequel On Epix" - Deadline Hollywood
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