In what might come as a major letdown for fans of the TV show, The Penguin showrunner, Lauren LeFranc, recently cleared the air on the true identity of a particular character, Theo Rossi’s Dr. Julian Rush, and a fan theory that he might actually be one of Batman’s most notorious villains, Scarecrow.

Eagle-eyed fans spotted some suspicious items in Julian Rush's office during The Penguin episode 4, with what looks to be a syringe glove and a mask on show. That led to speculation that the psychiatrist is actually Jonathan Crane, AKA The Scarecrow – a Batman villain who hasn't been seen in a live-action movie since the Christopher Nolan films.

The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc has disproved a fan theory regarding the television series and a popular Batman villain. The Penguin premiered on HBO and Max in September 2024. Set within Matt Reeves’ Batman Epic Crime Saga,

The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc had a refreshingly blunt response when asked about the biggest Batman fan theory surrounding the series.