‘American Vandal’ Creators Growing Jimmy Olsen Sequence With ‘Superman’ Star Skyler Gisondo

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe is getting a brand new addition, this time specializing in a well-recognized face from Superman.

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda, the Emmy-nominated duo behind Netflix’s American Vandal, are growing a Superman spin-off collection centered on Jimmy Olsen. Skyler Gisondo performed the enduring Day by day Planet photographer in Superman and can reprise his position for the collection.

Gisondo’s tackle Olsen turned an sudden fan favourite in Gunn’s Superman, with audiences praising the actor’s deadpan allure and scene-stealing chemistry with the remainder of the Day by day Planet group. The spin-off collection will reportedly deal with Olsen and a gaggle of fellow reporters as they dive into circumstances that blur the road between investigative journalism and superpowered chaos.

The Jimmy Olsen collection will deal with Gorilla Grodd, however don’t count on Superman and Lois Lane

THR means that Superman and Lois Lane received’t seem within the Jimmy Olsen collection, although temporary cameos haven’t been dominated out. By leaving Clark and Lois out of the highlight, DC Studios goals to inform extra grounded tales from the angle of these dwelling in Superman’s shadow.

The primary season of the Jimmy Olsen collection will heart on Gorilla Grodd, a telepathic ape who guidelines the hidden African metropolis of Gorilla Metropolis. Grodd has been a significant comedian e-book villain since his debut in 1959 and stays one in every of DC’s extra uncommon however enduring antagonists.

James Gunn and Peter Safran will government produce by DC Studios, making certain the present stays tied to their broader cinematic plans. Galen Vaisman will oversee the venture for DC. The collection is a part of the studio’s continued effort to increase the universe throughout each movie and tv.

Keep tuned for extra information concerning the way forward for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe!