A fresh update has emerged regarding the status of the DC Studios spin-off series DC Crime. Since last November, it has been known that Skyler Gisondo, who features in James Gunn’s Superman, was set to headline a Jimmy Olsen-focused project. The writing and showrunning duties for this endeavor were handed to Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, the creators of American Vandal. Following months of silence surrounding the production, reports indicate that Theater Camp actor Jimmy Tatro is currently in negotiations to star in the show. If these discussions proceed, he is expected to portray the formidable and devious DC Comics character, Gorilla Grodd.
The Role of Gorilla Grodd
It is important to clarify that DC Crime has not yet received an official greenlight from James Gunn or Peter Safran. When the concept of the show first surfaced, it was described as a fictional true-crime docuseries centering on Jimmy Olsen and his colleagues at the Daily Planet. Reports from that period specifically suggested that the inaugural season would revolve around the presence of Gorilla Grodd. The character has previously appeared, albeit without lines, in James Gunn’s animated series Creature Commandos. Traditionally recognized as a member of The Flash’s rogues gallery, Gorilla Grodd serves as an ideal choice for a villainous lead in this format.
A Distinct Style for DC Universe
As a deep-cut comic book antagonist, Gorilla Grodd provides both the narrative weight to sustain an entire season and the relative novelty to engage mainstream audiences. This fits perfectly with the established tone of James Gunn’s DCU, which leans heavily into the more unconventional elements of the Detective Comics library. Positioned as a true-crime docuseries hosted by Jimmy Olsen, DC Crime promises to represent a stylistically unique branch of the expanding franchise. With the combination of the talented Skyler Gisondo and the consistently impressive Jimmy Tatro, there is significant potential for this project should it secure a straight-to-series order. Fans and industry observers are waiting for further confirmation regarding the production's official status.
