Shortly after the release of DC Studios’ Superman, it was announced a series centered on Skyler Gisondo’s Jimmy Olsen was in development for the DC Universe. I later reported that the series would be a true crime documentary series revolving around Jimmy investigating different villains in the DCU. Nearly a year later, the series is in pre-production. HBO is declining to comment.

Sources tell Nexus Point News that production is scheduled to begin at the end of August and continue through October of this year in Atlanta. Although NPN originally reported that production would take place alongside Man of Tomorrow, budgetary reasons delayed the series’ greenlight and delayed production so the series will begin shooting right as Man of Tomorrow wraps. Sources also tell Nexus Point News that casting is currently underway for the co-lead of the series, Grodd. Actors with comedic backgrounds are being considered for the role and that this will be a voiceover role. Other superpowered characters are being cast for the series along with a lawyer role, possibly hinting at the series featuring Grodd on trial.

The series was developed by Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda (American Vandal) who are also writing, directing, showrunning and executive producing. James Gunn and Peter Safran will serve as executive producers as well. Gisondo (Licorice Pizza, The Righteous Gemstones) reprises his role as Jimmy Olsen from 2025’s Superman. Other members of the Daily Planet crew are expected to reprise their roles in the series as well as Man of Tomorrow.

Jimmy Olsen was created by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Bob Maxwell. He made his debut in The Adventures of Superman radio series in 1940 and made his full comic debut in Superman #13 in 1941. An unnamed office assistant in Action Comics #6 bearing a resemblance to Olsen was retconned into being his first appearance in 1938. Over the years, Olsen has made several live action appearances and has been portrayed by Tommy Bond, Jack Larson, Marc McClure, Michael Landes, Justin Whalin, Sam Huntington, Aaron Ashmore, Michael Cassidy, Mehcad Brooks, and Douglas Smith. Gorilla Grodd was created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino and debuted in The Flash #106 in 1959. Grodd made his live action debut in CW’s The Flash, voiced by David Sobolov. 

DC Studios’ Jimmy Olsen and Grodd series will commence production this Summer for HBO Max.