Superman, James Gunn and Jimmy Olsen
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The Wall Street Journal, via Deadline, reports that James Gunn and DC Studios are reportedly eying television spin-offs based around the characters Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) and Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo).
Though they may not seem like the most obvious characters to be given spin-offs, we're hearing that TV shows based on Superman's Mr. Terrific and Jimmy Olsen may be in
Superman has barely taken off in theaters, but two of its supporting characters already could be moving ahead. A new report from the Wall Street Journal says that DC Studios president and Superman writer-director James Gunn is considering spinoffs centering on Mister Terrific, played by Edi Gathegi, as well as Jimmy Olsen, played by Skyler Gisondo.
Skyler Gisondo shares a funny story about his audition for Jimmy Olsen, revealing he mistakenly thought he was auditioning for Clark Kent in the new Superman franchise film. Read more about his experience and insights on the casting process!
Skyler Gisondo was excited to be cast in Superman, but he thought he was taking on a much bigger role in the DC Universe’s launch. Gisondo plays Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen in the movie — in theaters July 11th — and at a press event attended by ComicBook,
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CNN’s Omar Jimenez speaks with “Superman” cast member Skyler Gisondo, who portrays “Jimmy Olsen” in DC’s latest film. Gisondo shares what the atmosphere was like on set, how it was working with director James Gunn and why he originally thought he was cast as the main character.
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E! Online on MSNHow Superman Honors the Past Without Copying ItSkyler Gisondo exclusively told E! News about how Superman director James Gunn helped him craft a fresh take on Clark Kent’s Daily Planet colleague Jimmy Olsen.
That was my mission, man, to bring some real journalistic integrity to the whole thing,” Gisondo says with a laugh. Join our Watch Party! Sign up to receive USA TODAY's movie and TV recommendations right in your inbox The Daily Planet and its journalists have been a staple of Superman comic books,