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HBO Max’s Jimmy Olsen & Gorilla Grodd ‘Superman’ Spinoff Series Gets Series Order & Title, Reveals Cast

HBO Max has greenlit a mockumentary series, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, featuring Jimmy Olsen in an eight-part comedic spin on the DC Universe.

By · Published August 21, 2026 at 18:32 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026 at 19:24 UTC

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Quick answers

What is the premise of the new series?

The series is a mockumentary titled The People v. Gorilla Grodd that follows Jimmy Olsen within the DC Universe.

Who has been cast in the project?

Skyler Gisondo and Jimmy Tatro have been confirmed as the stars of the series.

How many episodes will there be?

The order consists of eight parts.

The brief

HBO Max has granted a series order to an eight-part mockumentary titled The People v. This project functions as a Superman spinoff centered on the character Jimmy Olsen, adopting a tone described by Collider as similar to Parks and Recreation. Skyler Gisondo and Jimmy Tatro have been confirmed as the lead cast members.

Variety and Deadline highlight the project as a strategic comedic expansion within the DCU. The format leans into the workplace mockumentary genre, departing from traditional action-oriented depictions of DC properties. Production details and scheduling information are not currently specified beyond the series order confirmation.

Future updates will likely clarify the release timeline and potential cameos from the broader DCU roster, though official documentation on these elements is not yet available.

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HBO Max DCU Jimmy Olsen Gorilla Grodd Skyler Gisondo Jimmy Tatro

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