Pennyworth is an ongoing TV series based on the DC Comics character Alfred Pennyworth. It premiered on Epix in June 2019.[1] At NYCC Metaverse, the second season of Pennyworth was announced to return on December 13, 2020. The Third Season was announced at DC Fandome and be available on HBO Max and returned with new episodes on October 6, 2022. On February 1st, 2023 it was announced that Pennyworth has been canceled at HBO Max after three seasons.
Summary[]
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[]
Main cast[]
- Jack Bannon as Alfred Pennyworth[3]
- Ben Aldridge as Thomas Wayne[4]
- Ryan Fletcher as Dave Boy[5]
- Hainsley Lloyd Bennett as Bazza[5] (Seasons 1-2)
- Paloma Faith as Bet Sykes[6]
- Jason Flemyng as Lord Harwood[7] (Seasons 1-2)
- Emma Paetz as Martha Kane
- Dorothy Atkinson as Mary Pennyworth
- Ian Puleston-Davies as Arthur Pennyworth (Seasons 1-2)
- Polly Walker as Peggy Sykes
- Ramon Tikaram as Victor Aziz (Season 2-3; recurring season 1)
- Edward Hogg as John Salt (Seasons 2-3)
- Harriet Slater as Sandra Onslow (Seasons 2-3; recurring season 1)
- Jessye Romeo as Katie Browning (Season 2)
- James Purefoy as Gulliver Troy (Season 3; special guest star season 2)
- Simon Manyonda as Lucius Fox (Season 3; recurring season 2)
Recurring cast[]
- Jessica Ellerby as The Queen
- Emma Corrin as Esme Winikus
- Richard Clother as Prime Minister
- Simon Day as Sid Onslow
- Danny Webb as John Ripper
- Jennie Goosens as Mrs Spicer
- Steve Edwin as Mr Spicer
- Ben Wiggins as Spanish
- Graham Lappin as George the Beefeater
- Charlie Woodward as John Curzon
- Anna Chancellor as Frances Gaunt
- Sarah Alexander as Undine Thwaite
- Salóme R. Gunnarsdóttir as Patricia Wayne
- Jonjo O'Neill as Aleister Crowley
- Dermot Crowley as Potter
- Jessica de Gouw as Melanie Troy
- Ed Sayer as Banjo
- Faisal Mohammed as Monty
- Suzanne Boreel as Rita
- Jessica Claire as Vikki Dufrench
- Lorraine Burroughs as Virginia Devereaux
- Richard Dillane as Patrick Wayne
- Saikat Ahamed as Mr Chadley
- Sally Tatum as Miss Dixon
- Tristram Wymark as Thursday
- Jayda Eyles as Samantha Wayne
- Paul Brightwell as Robert Glubb
- Claudia Jolly as Sally Prufrock
- Paul Kaye as Francis Foulkes
- Tachia Newall as Jez
- Loreece Harrison as Celia
- Jing Lusi as Zahra Khin
- David Yip as Zeya Khin
- Oliver Ryan as Roger Hammond
Episodes[]
| 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[]
Promotional[]
Official Poster
Facebook group invite (front)
Facebook group invite (back)
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "‘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