A live-action TV series focused on DC Comics’ Poison Ivy is in early development at HBO, with Lauren LeFranc, showrunner of “The Penguin,” in talks to produce. Multiple outlets report the project is being developed as another Batman-universe spinoff after “The Penguin.”
The coverage aligns on the core details: HBO is the destination, and LeFranc is the key producer being discussed, suggesting a creative link to “The Penguin.” Variety and Deadline both frame the show as part of Warner Bros. and DC Comics’ expanding television plans, while IGN focuses on the project’s early-development status.
While all sources point to LeFranc’s involvement, the emphasis differs. IGN and Consequence lead with the show’s early or in-works stage, whereas Variety provides additional context about “The Penguin” and its place as the first live-action Batman spinoff from a film. Deadline adds that the project had been paused due to prior industry developments, indicating the effort has been in motion for some time.
