What earth is Pennyworth based on?

Creators. Alfred Pennyworth was the trusted butler of Bruce Wayne in the alternate reality known as Earth-19.
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What is Pennyworth based on?

Pennyworth is an TV series that is based on Alfred Pennyworth's early life in England, after his SAS service. Thomas Wayne is featured in a prominent supporting role, keen to help in developing Pennyworth's new security company. It was produced through Warner Horizon Television for MGM's Epix channel.
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Is Pennyworth set in an alternate universe?

Set in an alternate universe London in a time similar to the real 1950s or 1960s, Pennyworth doesn't shy away from the darker themes of the Batverse. (In other words, this is a good show to watch after your younger kids have gone to bed.)
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What country is Alfred Pennyworth from?

Born under the name of Alfred Beagle, he grew up in England and joined the army once he became of age. He served in various conflicts all over the world, gaining skill as a field medic.
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Is Pennyworth part of the DC Universe?

Pennyworth is an American television series that premiered on July 28, 2019, on Epix, based on DC Comics's Batman character of the same name.
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Origins: Alfred Pennyworth



Is pennywort a prequel to Gotham?

How 'Pennyworth' Connects To 'Gotham,' According To The Creators. Now that Gotham's series finale has come and passed, executive producers Bruno Hellner and Danny Cannon are teaming once again for Epix show Pennyworth, which isn't a prequel to Gotham so much as it's an adjacent story unfolding in a similar universe.
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Why was Pennyworth Cancelled?

"Pennyworth" is an action-packed, stylish spy thriller that plays to both regular viewers and hardcore DC fans alike. Following its debut, the show was renewed for a second season, which premiered on Epix on December 13, 2020, after a production delay due to the pandemic.
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What state is Gotham City located in?

Gotham City is traditionally depicted as being located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Gotham's look and atmosphere was primarily influenced by New York City and Chicago, although it was designed to more generally resemble any major American city.
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Is Alfred A SAS?

Played by Jack Bannon, Alfred is a former soldier in Britain's SAS (Special Air Service) who forms a security firm. While in London, he crosses paths with the future father of Batman, Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), and gets caught up in a conflict between two revolutionary groups.
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Why does Alfred Call Bruce master?

This led to a touching father/son bond between the pair, with Alfred typically referring to Batman as either "Master Bruce" or "Master Wayne." Since Alfred is a trained butler, etiquette dictates he would have referred to young Bruce Wayne as "Master Bruce," and his father Thomas as "Mister Wayne."
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Is Pennyworth part of the Arrowverse?

Alfred Pennyworth (Arrowverse)
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What universe does Pennyworth take place in?

It is based on the Batman property by DC Comics, primarily focusing on a young Alfred Pennyworth and Thomas Wayne around twenty years prior to the time period of Gotham, taking place in a gritty London during the 1960s.
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What time period is Pennyworth set in?

When does Pennyworth take place? Season 1 was set in 1960s London. In season 2, which takes place about a year after the events of the previous season, Alfred Pennyworth now owns a club as rising tensions in the UK sprout talk of a civil war.
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Who is Jason Ripper in Pennyworth?

Bazza questions who Uncle John is, with Jason revealing that he is John Ripper — the famous Ripper of Whitechapel. When Jason admits to telling them everything he knows, Pennyworth turns on the lights to reveal John, who is angry that John would reveal information about him.
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Who is Pennyworth to Batman?

A British special forces veteran turned butler, Alfred Pennyworth is the most loyal friend and confidant of both Bruce Wayne and Batman.
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Is Pennyworth true to the comics?

Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth, or simply Alfred, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman.
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Is Alfred Pennyworth immortal?

Willing to rule the world, Alfred is always looking for the right "sock puppet," like Superman, who he can manipulate into enforcing his will. However, Alfred is more than willing to wait if he's foiled. As an immortal, a loss means nothing to him. He is Trigun's father and therefore Raven's grandfather.
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What is Pennyworths accent?

He took care of Bruce Wayne when he was a child after his parents were killed. Pennyworth gives Batman all the information he needs and the location where villains are held at. He has a British accent.
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How much older is Alfred than Batman?

In later comics (starting with the New Earth version), Alfred had been the Wayne's butler for all of Bruce's life, making him most like at least 30 years or so older than Bruce by the time he becomes Batman.
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Why is NY called Gotham?

Gotham City, whose atmosphere and appearance were influenced by New York City's infrastructure, actually takes its name from a store called Gotham Jewelers.
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Does New York exist in the DC Universe?

Did you know that New York City is an actual place in the DC Universe? It's easy to forget that this real-world locale coexists alongside fictional cities like Metropolis and Gotham. But not only does the DCU have a New York City, that city is also getting its own Batman for the first time in more than 80 years.
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What city is Bludhaven based on?

Blüdhaven, often simplified as Bludhaven, is a city in New Jersey between Gotham City and Atlantic City.
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What is the No Name League in Pennyworth?

Status. The No Name League is a radical left-wing, undercover group of rivals to the Raven Society. Members of the No Name League are known as "no names".
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What war was Alfred Pennyworth in?

During the Silver Age, Alfred was an ex-soldier who fought in World War II, and also had a history as an actor before he became a butler to the Waynes. Other stories over the years have also placed him as an ex-butler to the Royal Family, having come from a long line of butlers.
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Who was Alfred Pennyworth wife?

Fans have always been curious about how Alfred became involved with the Wayne family, and Pennyworth provides a suitable context for his meeting of not only Thomas Wayne, but his future wife, presented in the series as photojournalist and No Name League operative Martha Kane.
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