Draft:Untitled Jimmy Olsen series

Untitled Jimmy Olsen series
Genre
Based on
StarringSkyler Gisondo
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companyDC Studios
Original release
NetworkHBO Max

The untitled Jimmy Olsen series is a potential American television series based on the DC Comics character Jimmy Olsen. It will be part of the DC Universe (DCU) and a spin-off from the film Superman (2025). The series is produced by DC Studios.

A series based on Jimmy Olsen was reported to be in development in July 2025 after Superman was released.

The series is expected to be released on the streaming service HBO Max.

Cast and characters

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Additionally, the character Gorilla Grodd is expected to appear.[1]

Production

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Development

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Following the release of Superman, the first film in the DC Universe (DCU), in July 2025, The Wall Street Journal reported that DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn—who wrote and directed Superman—was considering making spin-off television series based on supporting characters from the film, such as Edi Gathegi's Michael Holt / Mister Terrific and Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen.[2] Journalist Jeff Sneider reported that Gisondo was expected to star in a Jimmy Olsen series for the streaming service HBO Max, which would include the comic book villain Gorilla Grodd;[1] Grodd previously made a cameo appearance in the first season of the DCU animated series Creature Commandos (2024–25).[3]

Release

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The series is expected to be released on the streaming service HBO Max.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Sneider, Jeff (July 23, 2025). "Exclusive: 'Superman's Skyler Gisondo in Talks to Join Ben Stiller and Ariana Grande in 'Meet the Parents 4'". The InSneider. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  2. ^ Fritz, Ben (July 10, 2025). "Saving a Studio? This Looks Like a Job for Superman!". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 11, 2025.
  3. ^ Mott, Sean (December 22, 2024). "'Creature Commandos' Latest Episode Just Foreshadowed an Even Bigger Threat". Collider. Archived from the original on February 13, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
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