4 Reasons Why Colin Farrell Deserves an Emmy in 2025

Published 09/12/2025, 8:16 AM EDT

A charming Hollywood star with a career spanning a decade, Colin Farrell has captivated audiences with his versatility. From blockbuster action hero to nuanced dramatic actor, his journey has been defined by a willingness to transform and challenge himself. With his recent work on television, he has proven his ability to bring complexity and humanity to a character long defined by cartoonish villainy, making him a front-runner for a well-deserved Emmy win.

Colin Farrell's transformation into the iconic villain is a prime example of exceptional acting.

The unrecognizable transformation of Colin Farrell

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Colin Farrell's performance as Oswald (Oz) Cobb, the Penguin, in The Penguin, is a physical and vocal transformation that makes him almost unrecognizable. He spent several hours a day in the makeup chair for the prosthetics, along with working with a dialect coach to perfect the character’s voice, demonstrating his total commitment.

Farrell’s ability to imbue the character with a rich inner life makes his performance so compelling.

Humanizing a villain, the efforts of Colin Farrell

Beyond the prosthetics, Colin Farrell anchored the character in a deeply humanistic way. The Penguin delves into Oz Cobb’s origins, exploring his family relationships and the dark motivations that fuel his ambition and greed. By bringing a sense of grounded humanity to the villain, Farrell elevates the role from a simple comic book character to a complex, fully-realized anti-hero, making audiences both fear and understand him.

His work on the show is a culmination of a career filled with critically acclaimed roles.

A career of acclaimed performances of Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell has a long history of critical acclaim that can lead to his Emmy nomination. He previously won Golden Globes for his work in In Bruges and The Banshees of Inisherin, and also received an Oscar nomination for the latter. His role in The Penguin continues this pattern of stellar performances, demonstrating his consistent excellence and ability to shine in both film and television. Fans anticipate that his new movie will also stand out and are waiting for its release.

His wins at other major award ceremonies position him as a clear frontrunner for the Emmy.

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Multiple major award wins by Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell has already won several major accolades for his performance as the Penguin, including a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Limited Series and a Screen Actors Guild award. These victories demonstrate widespread critical support for his work on the show and suggest a strong chance for him to take home the Emmy. According to Deadline, the show itself also received a remarkable 24 Emmy nominations, showing its overall high quality.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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