Poison Ivy DC Show in the Works at HBO With 'The Penguin' Showrunner
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- HBO is developing a Poison Ivy TV series with Lauren LeFranc, showrunner of "The Penguin," serving as a producer, Variety confirms.
- "The Penguin," a spinoff from the 2022 film "The Batman," was critically acclaimed, earning Colin Farrell Emmy and Golden Globe awards for his role.
- Poison Ivy, a classic Batman villain known for plant control and mind manipulation, has never headlined her own show or movie but has appeared in various DC animated and live-action projects.
- The DC Universe is also expanding with upcoming villain-focused shows including "Clayface" and "The People vs. Gorilla Grodd," the latter tied to James Gunn’s "Superman" movie and set for 2027.
- These new series are separate from the Matt Reeves "The Batman" universe, which will continue with "The Batman Part 2" slated for 2028.
