Grodd, Gunn and Greys | DCU News Update

Update: 2025-11-11

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From Jimmy Olsen’s true-crime docuseries DC Crime to James Gunn’s Clayface tease, this week’s DC on SCREEN dives deep into the weirdest corners of the DC Universe — and maybe the cosmos. We’re breaking down the latest Supergirl updates, the supposed Lanterns release shuffle, and what the rumored Paramount-Warner merger could mean for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Studios. Also -- who the hell could Alan Ritchson be playing in the DCU? Plus: we get sidetracked by grey aliens, Betty and Barney Hill, and Valiant Thor — because of course we do.

DC Crime (New HBO Max Series)

American Vandal creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault are developing a Jimmy Olsen-lead series DC Crime, a true-crime show hosted by Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo).
Season 1 focuses on Gorilla Grodd, with James Gunn and Peter Safran executive producing.

Supergirl

Actor David Krumholtz (Zor-El) confirms the film will dive deeper into the House of El and Krypton’s legacy.
Reports of reshoots/additional photography may include David Corenswet’s Superman, possibly explaining the missing costume from the WB Studio Tour.

Clayface

James Gunn celebrates Clayface’s comic anniversary, confirming Tom Rhys Harries will bring the tragic villain to life.
The post hints at a more nuanced, human Clayface rather than a pure monster.

Lanterns Update

The Hollywood Reporter quietly confirms that Lanterns will debut after Supergirl in the new DCU timeline, but is that new information?

DC Studios & Paramount Merger Rumors

Bloomberg reports Paramount CEO David Ellison aims to keep Gunn and Safran’s leadership intact if a merger happens.
We talk about corporate shake-ups, creative stability, and what that could mean for the DCU’s future.

Fandom Flanderization & Brainiac

Gunn reposts a video on “fandom flanderization”, reminding fans that there’s no single “true” version of DC’s heroes — just evolving interpretations.

Alan Ritchson’s “Messier” Role Talks

Ritchson confirms conversations with DC Studios about playing a morally grey anti-hero, saying he wants something “a little dirtier” than a clean-cut protagonist.

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