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Jimmy Tatro Circling Role as Gorilla Grodd in Un-Greenlit *DC Crime* Series
7/10/2026, 2:37:56 PM
Series Overview and Casting Development
In 2026, industry reports indicate that actor Jimmy Tatro is in talks to portray the DC Comics villain Gorilla Grodd in *DC Crime*, a proposed live-action spinoff of the Superman franchise. The series is described as a “true-crime docuseries” hosted by Jimmy Olsen (played by Skyler Gisondo). Season 1 is expected to focus on Grodd, a telepathic ape who has repeatedly clashed with the Flash. Production has not been officially confirmed, and the project remains un-greenlit.
Background and Creative Team
*DC Crime* is being developed by Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, the creators of Netflix’s satirical true-crime series *American Vandal*. James Gunn and Peter Safran serve as executive producers for DC Studios, with Galen Vaisman overseeing production. The Gorilla Grodd character, introduced in 1959, previously appeared in the Arrow-verse television shows *The Flash* and *Legends of Tomorrow*. Tatro’s recent credits include *Scream 7*, the Netflix series *American Vandal*, and the sitcom *Modern Family*.
Official Statements & Responses
Both HBO Max and DC declined to comment on the casting reports. No direct comment from Tatro or the series’ producers has been released.
Commentary on Tone and Genre
Commentators note that the inclusion of a “psychic gorilla” signals a continuation of James Gunn’s willingness to blend whimsical Silver-Age elements with contemporary formats. The proposed true-crime framing suggests a satirical edge, aligning with the creators’ prior work on *American Vandal*.
Verbatim Quotes
- “EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Tatro is in talks to join the live-action Superman spinoff series DC Crime in the role of Gorilla Grodd, sources close to production tell Deadline.” — Deadline report
- “a hyper-intelligent telepathic ape who has sought to rule both the simian and human worlds, though the Flash has frequently thwarted his plans.” — DC description
- “ That’s right: Deadline reports that Tatro is “circling” the part of Gorilla Grodd, the classic DC Comics villain who usually doesn’t get as much press as other classic DC Comics villains, on account of being a psychic gorilla.” the part of Gorilla Grodd.” — AV Club report
