Jimmy Tatro in Talks for Olsen Spinoff as Gorilla Grodd

Actor Jimmy Tatro is in early talks to join the developing Superman spinoff series centered on Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen, with Tatro reportedly being considered for the role of the classic DC villain Gorilla Grodd. The series, which has not yet been officially greenlit, would see Skyler Gisondo reprise his role as Olsen from the 2025 film "Superman."

The project is described as a true-crime-style docuseries hosted by Olsen, with its first season focusing on profiling the super-intelligent, telepathic gorilla Grodd. Creators Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, known for the satirical documentary series "American Vandal," are attached to write, executive produce, and showrun the series. Tatro starred in the first season of "American Vandal," marking a potential reunion with the creative team.

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has publicly expressed enthusiasm for the project, clarifying on social media last month that the series is both a Jimmy Olsen and a Gorilla Grodd show. Gunn stated it has always been conceived as such, even before he officially started at DC, and noted that filming should begin soon. Gunn and co-chief Peter Safran are set to executive produce.