Penguin Showrunner Lauren LeFranc in Talks to Produce Standalone Poison Ivy Series
Lauren LeFranc is in discussions to produce a new television series centered on the DC Comics character Poison Ivy. The project, developed by Warner Bros. and DC Comics, is set to air on HBO if greenlit. LeFranc will serve solely as a producer, with no writers currently attached. The series is explicitly excluded from Matt Reeves’ Batman Universe and was previously stalled due to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
Key points
- Lauren LeFranc, known for her work on 'The Penguin', is in talks to join the Poison Ivy TV series as a producer.
- The series is a standalone project and will not be part of Matt Reeves’ Batman Universe featuring Robert Pattinson.
- Development was previously paused due to the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger but has now resumed.
- No writers or lead actors are currently attached to the project.
- The series is slated for HBO if it receives a pickup.
Background
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Why it matters
The involvement of a high-profile showrunner like LeFranc signals a renewed push for DC Comics to expand its live-action universe beyond the Batman-centric narrative, potentially diversifying its slate with standalone character-driven stories.
What to watch
The next steps involve securing a writer and casting a lead actor for the role of Poison Ivy (Dr. Pamela Isley). The project's progress will depend on finalizing the creative team and obtaining a series order from HBO.
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