**James Gunn Debunks “DC Crime” Series Rumors, Teases Upcoming Secret DCU TV Project**
James Gunn recently took to social media to address and clarify recent reports surrounding a new DC Universe (DCU) series titled *DC Crime*, said to premiere in 2026. Earlier this week, news broke that DC Studios and HBO Max were developing *DC Crime*, described as a fictional true crime docuseries set within the DCU and hosted by Jimmy Olsen (portrayed by Skyler Gisondo). The first season was reportedly to focus on Gorilla Grodd, a longtime villain from *The Flash* comics, created by writer John Broome and artist Carmine Infantino, first appearing in *The Flash* #106 (May 1959).
According to initial reports, Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault were attached as writers, executive producers, and showrunners, with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran serving as executive producers. Additionally, DC Studios’ Galen Vaisman was said to oversee production through Warner Bros. Television.
### James Gunn Sets the Record Straight
However, Gunn took to Threads to debunk these rumors, stating, “Just FYI there has never been a project titled ‘DC Crime’ in development, not even as a working title. I don’t know where that came from but it’s weird.” Addressing the report by Deadline Hollywood, Gunn clarified that while the title *DC Crime* was incorrect, the rest of the details might not be false. He elaborated, “And no that doesn’t mean all of the rest of the story is false.”
Gunn also corrected the reported premiere date, denying the 2026 debut. “There are less than two months left and we haven’t started shooting, so that’s a definite no! (It’s coming 2027.),” he confirmed. He added that the story had surfaced just days earlier, joking about people approaching him in real life excited for *DC Crime*, leaving him “confused to say the least.”
### The Mystery DCU TV Project
In June, during an interview with *Entertainment Weekly* promoting the new *Superman* film starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, Gunn hinted at an unannounced DCU television project. Calling it “my favorite thing in all of this,” he expressed hope that it would come to fruition soon. Gunn revealed that this project was pitched early on to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav but was not publicly announced to avoid the risk of it being copied by other studios.
Further teasing this mystery series, Gunn told *Rolling Stone* in July that they were close to greenlighting a TV show, describing it as “really close” to moving forward.
Later in August, during Chris Hardwick’s *I Think You’re Overthinking It* podcast, Gunn shared updates on DC Studios’ upcoming projects. He mentioned hopes to begin filming *The Batman II*, followed by his follow-up to *Superman*. Afterward, he anticipated moving onto the elusive TV project that has since captivated fans and media alike.
### Frank Grillo Hints at Something Big
Also in August, actor Frank Grillo, known for portraying Rick Flag in *Superman*, the animated series *Creature Commandos*, and *Peacemaker* Season 2, hinted at a significant upcoming DCU project during an interview with *GQ*. Grillo described Gunn’s enthusiasm about the next project and his involvement in it, though specifics remain undisclosed.
### Latest Updates from James Gunn
In a recent *GQ* interview with Alex Pappademas, Gunn provided further insight into DCU’s slate. He mentioned two promising film scripts he hopes to advance, progress on *Supergirl*, production moving closer on *Man of Tomorrow*, and positive developments for HBO’s *Lanterns* series.
Most notably, Gunn said, “And then I’m excited about one TV project in particular. I don’t know why we’re not greenlighted on that already—it’s just figuring out the budget.” This statement reignited speculation that the mystery TV project he’s been teasing for months is drawing closer to becoming a reality.
### What Could the Secret Project Be?
While the rumored *DC Crime* series title has been debunked, many still speculate about the secret show Gunn is passionate about. Is it *Clayface*? Possibly, though its advanced production status suggests otherwise. Regardless, fans eagerly await official announcements as DC Studios continues to build out the expanded DCU on both the big and small screens.
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Stay tuned for more updates as James Gunn and DC Studios prepare to unveil the next exciting chapter in the DC Universe’s evolving television landscape.
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