{
  "id": 2440154,
  "title": "The People V. Gorilla Grodd is now in litigation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/the-people-v-gorilla-grodd-is-now-in-litigation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T19:55:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/people-v-gorilla-grodd-announcement-hbo-max"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising turn of events, the DC Universe has seen a new legal drama unfold in the form of HBO Max's new series, The People V. Gorilla Grodd. The eight-episode series, set to air on the platform, sees Jimmy Tatro as the titular supervillain, Gorilla Grodd, who is embroiled in a public scandal after being accused of murdering his father, the King of Gorilla City.\n\nThe series, previously known as DC Crime, is helmed by the same creative team behind the hit mockumentary American Vandal, Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault. They bring their unique style to this new project, adding an investigative twist similar to Serial, all while keeping the spirit of the Silver Age alive.\n\nThe cast features a mix of familiar faces from the DC Universe and newcomers. Joining Tatro will be Jimmy Olsen himself, played by Jimmy Tatro, with Skylar Gisondo reprising his role as Steve Lombard, Beck Bennett as Cat Grant, Mikaela Hoover as Perry White, and Wendell Pierce as Cat Grant.\n\nOther actors joining the ensemble include Mary Holland, Eduardo Franco, Arian Moayed, Dan Perrault, Andrew Leeds, and Tim Baltz. The series promises to explore the intricacies of extradition laws in Gorilla City, although the details remain to be seen.\n\nThe announcement comes on the heels of DC Studios' recent success with Lanterns, which drew positive reviews and impressive viewership numbers. It's a promising start for the new DC Universe, one that has seen its fair share of highs and lows.",
  "summary": "HBO Max has ordered eight episodes of the DC Studios series from the American Vandal team.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}