DC Studios Greenlights Jimmy Olsen Series Featuring Gorilla Grodd as Season One Villain

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Neil Cole

DC Studios has announced the development of a new live-action Jimmy Olsen television series that expands the world introduced in James Gunn's "Superman" (2025). Tentatively titled "DC Crime" and scheduled to air on HBO Max, the series places Daily Planet photojournalist Jimmy Olsen at the center of the action for the first time, exploring his life and career in Metropolis as he uncovers the hidden forces shaping the city.

The series comes from executive producers Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, the creative team behind "American Vandal", and will star Skyler Gisondo reprising his role as Jimmy Olsen. The story will follow Olsen's transformation from an eager young reporter into a courageous investigator whose pursuit of truth draws him into the complex network of metahuman intrigue that exists just beneath Metropolis's surface.

The first season will feature Gorilla Grodd as its primary antagonist. A character known for his immense intelligence and telepathic abilities, Grodd brings a formidable presence to the narrative, establishing a bold and cinematic tone for the series. The inclusion of Grodd underscores DC Studios' strategy of building interconnected stories that balance human perspective with epic scale.

While Superman and Lois Lane will not appear in the first season, Jimmy Olsen will provide a distinct and grounded perspective within the DC Universe, centering on the everyday heroes who chronicle the extraordinary. The series will blend investigative storytelling, newsroom drama, and the heightened tension of metahuman conflict to create a fresh and dynamic portrayal of Metropolis.

Perrault and Yacenda will serve as showrunners and executive producers alongside James Gunn and Peter Safran. Production will take place under the DC Studios banner for release on Max. Additional casting and production details is expected to be announced in the coming months.