Superman Spinoff ‘DC Crime’ in Works at HBO Max, Starring Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen
A Superman spinoff series titled 'DC Crime' is currently in development at DC Studios and HBO Max, according to Deadline. The show is described as a true-crime-style docuseries hosted by Superman’s friend Jimmy Olsen, played by Skyler Gisondo in James Gunn’s upcoming blockbuster.
A Superman spinoff series titled DC Crime is currently in development at DC Studios and HBO Max, reported Deadline. Fact Check: Did James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Mock Henry Cavill’s ‘Man of Steel’? Here’s Truth Behind the Viral ‘Troll Monkey’ Scene!.
According to the outlet, the series is billed as being akin to a true-crime docuseries with Jimmy Olsen from Superman hosting (played by Skyler Gisondo in the summer blockbuster directed by James Gunn).
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Season one reportedly will be centred around DC bad guy Gorilla Grodd, who often wrestles speedster The Flash.
Grodd had psychic powers and other skills after his encounter with an alien spaceship. The character was created in 1959 and has even starred in the former DC's Arrow-verse, reported Deadline.
DC Crime comes from Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault who are the creators of Netflix's American Vandal series, a crime satire series that ran from 2017-2018.
They'll write, executive produce and showrun the series. DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran are Executive Producers, with Galen Vaisman overseeing production.
New Superman Spinoff ‘DC Crime’ to Explore Metropolis Mysteries in True-Crime Style
Meanwhile, the makers of James Gunn's Superman'have been submitted into the drama category at the Golden Globes 2026, reported Variety.
Warner Bros. has submitted the summer blockbuster into the drama categories at the Golden Globes, signalling the filmmaker's intention to position the iconic superhero as more than just escapist entertainment.
According to the outlet, the studio submitted 'Superman' for best motion picture (drama), along with acting categories for David Corenswet in best actor (drama), Rachel Brosnahan for supporting actress and Nicholas Hoult for supporting actor. ‘Superman’ Movie Review: David Corenswet Flies High in James Gunn’s Politically Daring Yet Overstuffed Superhero Saga (LatestLY Exclusive).
Additional submissions include Gunn for directing and screenplay, plus original song for The Mighty Crabjoy's Theme, penned by Gunn, Eric Nally and Devin Williams.