The role of Carmine Falcone was recast simply because The Batman actor John Turturro had scheduling conflicts, so was unable to film the series. Instead, Mark Strong has taken on the role. Showrunner and executive producer Lauren LeFranc explained the reasoning behind the recast, telling IGN: "Well, practically, John was just unavailable to us.

The much anticipated spin-off series, The Penguin has recently revealed a major change in its cast. Mark Strong will be essaying the nefarious Gotham City mobster Carmine Falcone in the upcoming series.

Who is Cristin Milioti's character Sofia Falcone in The Penguin, and why do they call her The Hangman? Here's what you need to know about this terrifying Batman villain.

The new storyline introduces a host of new characters and rivals seeking to claim the top spot in Gotham City's criminal underworld, including Clancy Brown's imprisoned Salvatore Maroni (who was merely referenced throughout "The Batman") and Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone,