The People v. Gorilla Grodd Set Video Shows DC Villain Singing Backstreet Boys
DC Studios has unveiled footage from The People v. Gorilla Grodd, an eight-part true crime documentary series created by the team behind American Vandal. The show subverts the true crime genre with comedic absurdism, investigating whether the superintelligent Gorilla Grodd was wrongly imprisoned for killing his father, King Grodd.
Skylor Gisondo reprises his Superman role as Jimmy Olsen, The Daily Planet’s reporter who hosts the mockumentary investigation. Jimmy Tatro is cast as Gorilla Grodd himself. The production leans heavily into its comedic premise—early footage shows Grodd singing Backstreet Boys, exemplifying the show’s willingness to embrace ridiculous scenarios alongside faux-serious documentary framing.
The series marks an unconventional approach to DC content, moving beyond traditional superhero narratives into parody territory. By adapting the true crime documentary boom to the DC universe and its roster of lesser-known villains, the show attempts to create distinct entertainment that appeals to audiences fatigued by standard superhero fare. The blend of established creators, recognizable casting, and comedic premise suggests DC Studios is experimenting with genre subversion as a content strategy.