A first look at The People vs. Gorilla Grodd strongly suggests that the upcoming DC Studios series will be a full-blown comedy. It certainly looks fun, and tonally, that would be very much in line with filmmaker James Gunn's approach to the DCU.
Many fans are excited for an irreverent take on Grodd, while others have been quick to express disappointment about one of The Flash's most formidable foes becoming a punchline. Ultimately, the best way to judge the show will be to watch it.
Set photos have confirmed that Matter-Eater Lad was one of Grodd's classmates at Metropolis University, and two more obscure villains are reportedly set to appear, according to @AtlantaDCFans.
Those are Golden Glider and Murmur, two Flash rogues who could be used in any number of ways in The People vs. Gorilla Grodd. Perhaps they'll testify at Grodd's trial, along with a certain Fastest Man Alive? That would be one way to reintroduce the hero.
As a reminder, Golden Glider is the supervillain identity of Lisa Snart, the sister of Leonard Snart, better known as Captain Cold. A longtime enemy of the Flash, she possesses the ability to project herself into an ethereal form, allowing her to fly, phase through objects and travel at incredible speeds. She previously appeared in The Flash TV series.
Murmur, meanwhile, is the supervillain identity of Michael Amar, and he possesses the ability to control people's minds through a powerful sonic voice, manipulating victims into following his commands. Murmur was reimagined as Michelle Amar in the Arrowverse.
The account, which has shared many details from The People vs. Gorilla Grodd's set, also claims that protestors have been spotted campaigning for Grodd to be locked up or killed. A gorilla-sized orange jumpsuit was also spotted, while another of those signs stated, "Grodd must answer for his crimes."
The People v. Gorilla Grodd follows a superintelligent ape who is convicted of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City. In an eight-part "true" crime docuseries, the Daily Planet's Jimmy Olsen reopens the case, investigating whether Gorilla Grodd was wrongly convicted in one of Metropolis' most famous murder trials.
The Max Original comedy stars Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Jimmy Tatro as Gorilla Grodd, and Superman actors Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White.
The series also stars Mary Holland, Eduardo Franco, Arian Moayed, Dan Perrault, Andrew Leeds, and Tim Baltz. Their respective roles have not been revealed. Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault will serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers, with Yacenda set to direct all episodes. James Gunn and Peter Safran also serve as executive producers.
The People vs. Gorilla Grodd will likely premiere on HBO Max in 2027 or 2028.