<picture id="pe0315c88918bb6c9b351b910daed02e5"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.slashfilm.com/img/gallery/gorilla-grodd-james-gunn-superman-spin-off-series-set-photos/intro-1788986138.webp" media="(min-width: 429px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.slashfilm.com/img/gallery/gorilla-grodd-james-gunn-superman-spin-off-series-set-photos/intro-1788986138.sm.webp" media="(max-width: 428px)"><img alt="Skyler Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen is seen wearing a cap in Superman.jpg" height="438" width="780" src="https://www.slashfilm.com/img/gallery/gorilla-grodd-james-gunn-superman-spin-off-series-set-photos/intro-1788986138.jpg"></picture>
<span>Warner Bros.</span>
The images, shared by AtlantaDCFans, depict Grodd in various smart outfits, including a cap and gown, hinting that the series might involve the super-intelligent ape graduating from college. The shoot itself was notably conspicuous, featuring Grodd on campus surrounded by students with no apparent green screens.
EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Gorilla Grodd in The People Vs Gorilla Grodd <https://t.co/EX2fGv7ANn> — ATL DC (@AtlantaDCFans)
While the practical gorilla suit has delighted fans, some speculate it serves as a placeholder for a CGI rendering in the final series. In related news, another report speculated that voice actor Jimmy Tatro, cast as Grodd, might have been heard speaking his lines over a sound system on set, a common practice for actors voicing non-human characters, though this remains unconfirmed. Separately, another set photo surfaced, showing Eduardo Franco, believed to be portraying Matter-Eater Lad, relaxing on a couch under an umbrella.
DC Studios Swiftly Begins Production on 'The People Vs Gorilla Grodd'
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<span>Warner Bros.</span>
Announced in November 2025, 'The People Vs Gorilla Grodd' is helmed by Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, known for their work on the Netflix mockumentary series 'American Vandal.' HBO Max officially ordered an eight-episode season in August 2026, confirming Jimmy Tatro as the voice of Grodd. The series is touted as the DC Universe's inaugural venture into the true-crime genre, with Skyler Gisondo reprising his role as Jimmy Olsen from 'Superman.' He'll be joined by fellow 'Superman' cast members Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White.
The narrative centers on Olsen, who directs a documentary re-examining Gorilla Grodd's conviction for the murder of his father, the King of Gorilla City. The official logline, as reported by Variety, indicates Olsen's investigation seeks to determine if Grodd was 'wrongly convicted in one of Metropolis' most famous murder trials.' Mary Holland, Eduardo Franco, Arian Moayed, Andrew Leeds, and Tim Baltz are also slated to appear.
These set photos confirm that production on 'The People Vs Gorilla Grodd' is already well underway, mere weeks after its formal announcement. Additional candid shots from a Georgia Tech student suggest the campus is doubling as Metropolis University, evidenced by several institution banners displayed. The footage captured at Georgia Tech could potentially serve as B-roll for Olsen's documentary, detailing Grodd's history in Metropolis. For now, what's clear is that audiences can anticipate a remarkably well-dressed gorilla on screen.