Jimmy Tatro Circles Gorilla Grodd Role In DC’s ‘Jimmy Olsen’ Spin-Off Series

Jimmy Tatro is circling the role of Gorilla Grodd in the upcoming Jimmy Olsen spin-off series.

News July 9, 2026 10:04 amOctober 14, 2026 6:41 pm Caleb Williams
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Today, a new report has announced that actor Jimmy Tatro is circling the role of Gorilla Grodd in the upcoming Jimmy Olsen spin-off series. Tatro is best known for his dumb jock comedic roles in 22 Jump Street and Modern Family throughout the 2010s. Grodd is expected to be the main villain of the series, a mockumentary true-crime show set in the new DC Universe. Typically, Grodd is a Flash villain in the comics, though Flash has been set to be revealed in this new universe. Skyler Gisondo will return as Jimmy Olsen after appearing in last year’s Superman reboot.

Jimmy Olsen spin-off series has no set release date

Key Takeaways
  • Actor Jimmy Tatro is currently circling the role of Gorilla Grodd for an upcoming DC series.
  • The project is a mockumentary true-crime show centering on Jimmy Olsen within the new DC Universe.
  • Gorilla Grodd is anticipated to serve as the main villain, though the show currently has no set release date.
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Source: Deadline

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