Grodd, Gunn and Greys | DCU News Update

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.

Bat-Fam Animated Series

• The new DC animated series Bat-Fam is now streaming on Prime Video.

Bonus Tangents

• Grey aliens.
• Betty & Barney Hill’s abduction.
• Valiant Thor’s alleged time at the Pentagon.

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