The People v. Gorilla Grodd: A Mockumentary Spinoff with a College Twist
HBO Max's new mockumentary spinoff, The People v. Gorilla Grodd, is currently filming in Atlanta, and recent set leaks are giving fans a sneak peek at the show's college-themed storyline. Showrunners Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, known for their work on American Vandal, are taking a humorous approach to expanding the DC Universe.
Photos from the set have surfaced on social media, showing Gorilla Grodd, the telepathic ape, dressed in a graduation robe and vest, attending Metropolis University. Actor Eduardo Franco, known for his role in the show, was seen relaxing under an umbrella on a suspended couch, adding to the quirky and comedic vibe of the series.
Speculation is rife about Franco's character, "Tenz," with many fans drawing connections to Matter-Eater Lad from DC's Legion of Super-Heroes. Matter-Eater Lad, known for his ability to consume any form of matter, is a unique and obscure character from the DC Comics universe. Yacenda and Perrault seem to be following James Gunn's approach of incorporating eccentric comic book elements into mainstream television.
With The People v. Gorilla Grodd, Yacenda and Perrault are bringing a fresh and unconventional take on the DC Universe, blending humor and comic book lore in a way that promises to entertain both fans and newcomers to the superhero genre.