HBO Max's New Superman Spinoff Series Status After James Gunn CEO Exit Addressed By Skyler Gisondo

Published Nov 11, 2026, 5:18 PM EST Sign in to your ScreenRant account EXCLUSIVE: One of the next DC Universe projects gets a new status update. The future of the DCU's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" is highly uncertain, with the news earlier this week that James Gunn and Peter Safran will be exiting their roles as DC Studios co-CEOs. As Jeremy Latcham takes over for them on December 1, there are still a handful of films and TV shows coming from the continuity that they launched during their tenure. In an interview with ScreenRant's Liam Crowley for Focker-in-Law (releasing in theaters on November 25,) Skyler Gisondo, who is set to reprise his role as Jimmy Olsen in the Superman spinoff series, The People V. Gorilla Grodd, was asked about the status of the HBO Max dramedy, following the news about Gunn and Safran's future with DC Studios. As DC has shelved projects in the past that have finished filming, with the controversial cancellation of Batgirl as the primary example, the star addressed whether he is confident that they will still get to see his offshoot. Gisondo began by saying, "That kind of stuff is definitely above my pay grade." He elaborated by sharing his love for the two executives, adding, "I do think... I love James and Pete so much. I think they've done a great job, and yeah, I'm so grateful to them both. I think there are still a lot of questions as to what this means moving forward. I hope we still get the chance to work together in some capacity. I don't really know, but yeah, definitely going to miss them." While the duo may be leaving their positions as co-CEOs, the upcoming DC TV show is in post-production, with Gunn and Safran still serving as executive producers on it. They are also working on 2027's Man of Tomorrow, which finished principal photography earlier this fall, set for July 9. It's unknown as of right now if the summer blockbuster will set up the HBO Max series in any capacity. Gunn reaffirmed in his statement on social media, "That's not to say Peter and I are immediately done with DC or superheroes. We have Man of Tomorrow out this summer. And we've just been engaged on another DC project which I'm writing, and we'll see where it goes after that. And, of course, the characters we set up will live on." As Latcham's position goes into effect next month, it remains to be seen what will happen with the properties, or if there is another reboot coming, given that there are no upcoming DC movies other than 2028's The Batman - Part II. The eight-part spinoff, which will be presented as a true crime docuseries in the world of the DCU, explores Jimmy reopening Gorilla Grodd's case after the famous Flash foe was convicted "of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City." Created by Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, Jimmy Tatro has been tapped to play the telepathic ape, with several members of the Daily Planet staff set to return after their debut in 2025's Superman. The People V. Gorilla Grodd has yet to land an official premiere date on HBO Max. Network HBO Max Showrunner Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault Directors Tony Yacenda Writers Tony Yacenda, Dan Perrault Cast Jimmy Tatro Gorilla Grodd Skyler Gisondo Jimmy Olsen Beck Bennett Steve Lombard