Lauren LeFranc in Talks to Produce Poison Ivy Series

A Poison Ivy television series is reportedly in development, with Lauren LeFranc, showrunner of HBO’s The Penguin, in talks to produce the project. The series remains at an early stage, and LeFranc’s involvement has not been formally confirmed. LeFranc would serve as a producer, not a writer, according to people familiar with the project. No writers are attached, and the project has not announced a cast or release date. If picked up, the series would air on HBO. The project was reportedly paused while Paramount and Warner Bros. were pursuing a merger. The reported discussions about LeFranc’s participation suggest development has resumed, but the series has not been confirmed as a production. The Poison Ivy series would be separate from Matt Reeves’s Batman universe, which includes The Batman and The Penguin, according to the people familiar with the project. It remains undetermined whether the show would instead be part of the broader DC Universe or occupy a separate continuity. Poison Ivy, also known as Dr. Pamela Isley, is a DC Comics character associated with plant control. Her live-action portrayals include Uma Thurman in the 1997 film Batman & Robin, while Lake Bell...