It’s also possible the season might show Taylor in a fat suit via some sort of flash forward or dream sequence and he doesn’t know because he hasn’t read about it yet.
Gotham loyalists have every reason to believe Robin Lord Taylor, as Season 5 appears to be all about bringing the series more in line with the traditional Batman universe.
That said, the actor seemed pretty adamant in his response, so it’s possible it’s a question he himself may have asked at some point during the show’s run.
While that doesn’t mean Penguin’s going to start packing on pounds, it does mean Bane is getting introduced, the Batcave is getting an upgrade, and other iconic villains may be along for the ride as well.