New set photos and videos from the upcoming DC Studios series "The People v. Gorilla Grodd" have recently surfaced, revealing a surprisingly comedic take on the iconic villain. The show, which centers on Gorilla Grodd and is presented in a true-crime documentary style, appears to continue the absurd comedic style perfected by the creators of "American Vandal".
The eight-episode series stars Skyler Gisondo, reprising his role as Daily Planet reporter Jimmy Olsen from the upcoming "Superman" film. The story follows Olsen as he investigates whether Grodd has been wrongfully imprisoned for the alleged murder of his father, King Grodd. Jimmy Tatro portrays Grodd, primarily through voice acting and facial motion capture.
The crew is currently filming at Georgia Tech, where leaked footage shows an actor in a gorilla suit serving as a stand-in, with the final character expected to be rendered via CGI.
Even more surprisingly, Grodd apparently attended Metropolis University in the series, not only participating in a graduation ceremony in a cap and gown but also joining an a cappella group. He was even seen serenading a young woman with the Backstreet Boys' hit "As Long as You Love Me". Other set videos reportedly show Tatro performing LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem," presenting a comedic side to the classic DC villain unlike anything seen before.
The leaked set videos quickly sparked widespread discussion online. Some viewers were stunned, exclaiming "What am I even watching?" after seeing Grodd in formal attire joining an a cappella group. Others joked that it looked like a live-action version of "Sing". With his appearance at a university graduation, some humorously congratulated Grodd on "finally getting his degree."
However, reactions weren't entirely negative, with many fans expressing excitement for the absurd style. Some declared, "This is going to be amazing." Others believe the new series finally portrays Grodd as a highly intelligent ape capable of integrating into human society, rather than simply emphasizing his beastly ferocity, a portrayal they feel is more fitting for the show's mockumentary and comedic premise.
Notably, the set footage has also led many viewers to compare this new version of Grodd with the CW series "The Flash". Some netizens pointed out that despite the limitations of a TV production budget, "The Flash" successfully depicted Grodd and Gorilla City, with its visual effects still receiving praise. In contrast, the Grodd revealed in the new series is busy attending university, graduating, and singing a cappella, creating a stark stylistic difference.
Additionally, some fans believe that Grodd and The Flash are classic archenemies in the comics. Therefore, they hope the new series will at least acknowledge The Flash's existence, with some even suggesting a scene where he apprehends Grodd, perhaps only shown as a blur of red and yellow, thereby laying the groundwork for The Flash's official introduction into the DCU.
Gorilla Grodd first appeared in "The Flash" #106 in May 1959. He is a classic villain possessing super-intelligence, superhuman strength, speed, telepathy, and telekinesis.
via： IGN