The Penguin: Why Does Oz Limp? Condition Explained

Are you wondering why does The Penguin, aka Oz Cobb, limp in the latest HBO series? Fans of The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell, have been captivated by the portrayal of Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot. However, one mystery has sparked curiosity across the fandom, Oz’s noticeable limp. Throughout both The Batman (2022) and the HBO series, The Penguin, this detail has intrigued viewers. But what is the reason behind Oz’s limping condition?

Here’s everything you need to know about why the Penguin limps and what causes his gait.

Why does Oz Cobb limp in The Penguin and The Batman?

The Penguin, also known as Oz Cobblepot, suffers from a clubfoot condition, which has caused him to limp since birth.

The first episode of The Penguin throws light upon the limping condition that the Penguin suffers from. This detail is shown on the screen when Cobblepot arrives at his home with Rhenzy Feliz’s character Victor Aguilar after disposing of Alberto Falcone’s body.

Recently, the showrunner of The Penguin, Lauren LeFranc, spoke about Cobblepot’s condition with Digital Spy. She said, ”What we establish in the first episode is that he has a clubfoot, and to me what I found interesting about that, in present times, often people get surgery and often fix a clubfoot. But in my mind, his mother, who didn’t have a lot of money, decided that the difference in him would make him stronger. That he didn’t need to change an aspect of himself in that regard.”

The prosthetic makeup designer from the sets of The Penguin, Mike Marino disclosed to The Wrap in a recent conversation how he took around 20 minutes to get the design of the clubfoot right. Even Collin Farrell lauded the work done by Marino on the design of the clubfoot. Farrell said, ”It’s so lofi and yet so highly brilliant. It’s real hands-on art the way artisans envision it. Not to deny the advent of technology and the benefits of it as well in all sorts of realms of experience – but the hands-on makeup that this guy designs and applies, what Dick Smith did, what Rick Baker did, all these geniuses. I just hope that all filmmakers choose to use practical, in-camera stuff.”