HBO Max has officially given a straight-to-series order to The People V. Gorilla Grodd, an all-new comedy from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television. Previously teased as the rumored Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo) spinoff series following Superman‘s release, the new show will bring Gisondo back alongside many of the other Daily Planet folks for what is being described as a “true” crime docuseries.
Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the exciting project, including who is set to star in the series, what story it follows, when it might premiere, and so much more. Scroll down for a closer look and stay tuned for more on The People V. Gorilla Grodd as the show takes shape at HBO Max.
When will The People V. Gorilla Grodd premiere?
There is no premiere date for The People V. Gorilla Grodd yet, but stay tuned for news as we await the start of filming. When The People V. Gorilla Grodd does arrive, fans can expect eight half-hour episodes to enjoy.
What is The People V. Gorilla Grodd about?
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The People V. Gorilla Grodd revolves around a superintelligent ape being convicted of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City, and in an eight-part “true” crime docuseries, the Daily Planet’s Jimmy Olsen reopens the case, investigating whether Gorilla Grodd was wrongly convicted or not in one of Metropolis’s most famous murder trials.
Who stars in The People V. Gorilla Grodd?
The People V. Gorilla Grodd‘s cast includes Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White. Meanwhile, additional stars attached to the show include Mary Holland, Eduardo Franco, Arian Moayed, Dan Perrault, Andrew Leeds, and Tim Baltz.
What has been said about The People V. Gorilla Grodd?
DC Studios’ Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, James Gunn and Peter Safran shared in a statement, “Between Skyler’s wonderful performance and the fantastic chemistry of the Daily Planet cast, we knew coming out of Superman that this would be a fun world to explore. We’re excited to work with the brilliant Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda to take the audience down some of the darker and funnier streets and alleyways of the DCU as Jimmy spotlights the Metropolis criminal justice system for his docuseries.”
Meanwhile, HBO’s Executive Vice President of Programming, Amy Gravitt said, “We are thrilled to be working with Tony and Dan, alongside James, Peter, the entire DC team and our colleagues at WBTV, to bring these iconic DCU characters to HBO Max in a new and unexpected way. We already know Skyler Gisondo is pitch-perfect as Jimmy Olsen and we can’t wait for fans to experience Jimmy Tatro’s captivating and hilarious portrayal of Grodd.”
Who makes The People V. Gorilla Grodd?
The People V. Gorilla Grodd is being led by showrunners and writers Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, who will executive produce the series with James Gunn and Peter Safran. Meanwhile, Yacenda is slated to direct all episodes of the show.
In a joint statement from Yacenda and Perrault, they said, “We’re excited by the challenge of creating a series that feels less like an entry into the DCU and more like an artifact from it. A Daily Planet original documentary made for the people of Metropolis. We hope it’ll appeal to fans of the comics, comedy, and true crime. And while we can’t speak for audiences here yet, we already know it’s a huge hit in Metropolis. They love this series.”
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