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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.
