DC Studios, HBO Max Set Jimmy Olsen Crime Series From Creators of ‘American Vandal’

Dan Perrault and Tony Yacenda have been tapped to write, showrun, and produce a “Superman” spinoff focused on Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen.

The “American Vandal” creators will helm a TV series for DC Called “DC Crime” focused on Clark Kent’s co-worker. The character was played in the James Gunn-directed “Superman” by Skyler Gisondo, who will reprise the role.

The new series will focus on Olsen and fellow Daily Planet co-workers covering stories about a variety of metahumans and super-powered individuals. The first season is reported to focus on The Flash villain Gorilla Grodd – a super-intelligent ape who presides over a city fittingly called Gorilla City, but with eyes on much bigger prizes.