DC’s ‘People v. Gorilla Grodd’ Mockumentary Series Set at HBO Max, Skyler Gisondo and Jimmy Tatro to Star

Home TV News Aug 21, 2026 10:45am PT DC’s ‘People v. Gorilla Grodd’ Mockumentary Series Set at HBO Max, Skyler Gisondo and Jimmy Tatro to Star "American Vandal" creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault will serve as showrunners By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest How ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Pulled Off That Madcap Puppet Episode 19 hours ago Dave Bautista Officially Set as Kratos in ‘God of War’ TV Series 20 hours ago ‘Lanterns’ Premiere Pulls in 9.3 Million Viewers in First Three Days on HBO Max 21 hours ago See All Gracie Newman; DC; Evan Mulling HBO Max is officially moving forward with their DC Studios mockumentary series, now titled “The People v. Gorilla Grodd.” The show was first reported to be in the works in November 2025. As reported at the time, Skyler Gisondo will reprise the role of Jimmy Olsen, whom he first played in the 2025 “Superman” movie. Jimmy Tatro is officially set to play Gorilla Grodd. HBO Max has given the show an eight-episode order. Popular on Variety Related Stories India's Yash Raj Films Launches Raah Records With Aman Single 'Jaadugari' (EXCLUSIVE)