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HBO Max Orders “The People v. Gorilla Grodd” Series

8/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

HBO Max gave a straight-to-series order for The People v. Gorilla Grodd.
The series stars Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd, a superintelligent ape convicted of patricide.
Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault serve as showrunners, writers, executive producers, with Yacenda directing every episode.
James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios executive produce, placing the series on HBO Max’s comedy slate after Lanterns.

History

Historical Context

Warner Bros.’ 1992 Batman: The Animated Series established a dark, serialized tone that earned critical acclaim and set a template for DC’s TV adaptations. Its 1997–1999 sequel, The New Batman Adventures, streamlined the art to match Superman: The Animated Series and shifted focus to Gotham’s supporting cast. HBO Max’s 2024 comedy The People v. Gorilla Grodd builds on that legacy, expanding DC’s streaming slate.

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Story summary

HBO Max gave a straight-to-series order for The People v. Gorilla Grodd.
The series stars Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd, a superintelligent ape convicted of patricide.
Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault serve as showrunners, writers, executive producers, with Yacenda directing every episode.
James Gunn and Peter Safran of DC Studios executive produce, placing the series on HBO Max’s comedy slate after Lanterns.

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