HBO Developing Poison Ivy Series With 'The Penguin' Producer — SkimNews
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- HBO is developing a live-action Poison Ivy TV series, expanding its DC villain-focused programming beyond 'The Penguin'.
- Lauren LeFranc will serve as a producer on the Poison Ivy series, following her success as showrunner of HBO's 'The Penguin'.
- Poison Ivy has never headlined a live-action film or TV show despite multiple appearances in 'Gotham', 'Batwoman', and animated series like 'Harley Quinn'.
- Colin Farrell's performance as the Penguin earned an Emmy and Golden Globe, boosting HBO's confidence in villain-centric DC storytelling.
- The DC Universe is expanding with multiple villain-led projects, including 'Clayface' and 'The People vs. Gorilla Grodd', though not all are connected to Matt Reeves’ Batman world.
Why it matters: This greenlights a long-overdue standalone for one of DC’s most enduring female villains, signaling HBO’s bet on character-driven antiheroes after 'The Penguin’s' critical and awards success. With LeFranc at the helm, the series could redefine Poison Ivy beyond campy portrayals, anchoring her in the same gritty tone that defined the Penguin’s rise.
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