Archive · 12 Nov 2025
DC Studios Planning Jimmy Olsen Spin-off Series Titled 'DC Crime'
Imagine Superman's friend, Jimmy Olsen, who is a photographer at the Daily Planet newspaper.
He's always taking pictures behind the camera, but now, he might get his own TV show!
This new show could be about him being a detective and telling the story of the city.
It's like giving a behind-the-scenes person their own spotlight.
The people who make Superman movies, James Gunn and Peter Safran, are said to be involved.
It's all about exploring more of the exciting world of Superman, and we'll have to wait to hear the official news.
DC Studios and Max are reportedly developing a spin-off series centered on the character Jimmy Olsen.
The project, rumored to be titled 'DC Crime,' will feature Jimmy Olsen as a narrator and investigator.
James Gunn and Peter Safran are expected to executive produce the series.
The spin-off aims to expand the universe established by the recent Superman film.
An official statement from DC Studios regarding the project has not yet been released.
- Who
- DC Studios and Max
- What
- Planning a spin-off series focused on the character Jimmy Olsen, potentially titled 'DC Crime'.
- When
- Details emerged following the release and positive reception of the new Superman film.
- Where
- Metropolis
- Why
- To expand the universe of Superman by focusing on a supporting character.
Initial Reports
Official Confirmation
Project Details
Initial Reports
Reports suggest a spin-off series focusing on Jimmy Olsen, potentially titled 'DC Crime', with him as narrator and investigator.
Official Confirmation
DC Studios and Max have not yet made an official statement regarding the new project or its specific details.
Executive Producers
Initial Reports
James Gunn and Peter Safran are reportedly executive producing, with Galen Vaisman overseeing for DC.
Official Confirmation
Official confirmation of executive producers and oversight personnel is pending.
- Project Focus
- Jimmy Olsen, Daily Planet photographer
- Potential Title
- DC Crime
- Platform
- Max
- Reported Role for Olsen
- Narrator, investigator, guide
- Reported Executive Producers
- James Gunn, Peter Safran
- Overseeing for DC
- Galen Vaisman
- Actor in Recent Superman Film
- Skyler Gisondo