Skyler Gisondo ready for DCU as Jimmy Olsen after Primetime
Skyler Gisondo found that starring in the true crime drama Primetime provided an unexpectedly potent foundation for his return to the DCU in The People v. Gorilla Grodd. The tonal shift between these two projects, Gisondo shared, was quite the experience.
When discussing the pivot from his character Dan Plum in Primetime to the effortlessly cool Jimmy Olsen in the upcoming film, Gisondo noted that the journey wasn’t linear. “It’s quite a change-up,” he told GamesRadar+, reflecting on the switch from his Primetime character back to Jimmy Olsen. “I actually went straight from – not straight, after Primetime the next thing was Focker-in-Law… which is just, tonally, a very different movie.”
The difference in tone was stark, yet creatively enriching. Primetime delved into a darker, more intense subject, rooted in a controversial sting operation. It was a stark contrast to the feel of the next project, which embraces a more lighthearted, observational style.
Gisondo found that this experience helped him prepare for the new role. In The People v. Gorilla Grodd, he steps into the shoes of Jimmy Olsen, a roving reporter investigating the wrongful accusation of Gorilla Grodd through the lens of a true crime podcast. This narrative style, described as a mockumentary approach, lends itself to a fun, Atlanta-adjacent atmosphere.
The thematic connection between the two projects lies in a shared exploration of truth and investigation. While Primetime focused on a high-stakes pursuit of justice, starring a fictionalized version of the controversial reality television host Chris Hansen, The People v. Gorilla Grodd utilizes a vérité style to examine the complexities of the case.
Gisondo highlighted how this exposure to a more observational, vérité approach made him feel more prepared for the current project. He felt equipped to operate in a style that balances the dramatic weight of true crime with the comedic sensibility of a mockumentary.
Ultimately, the experience in Primetime served as a valuable training ground, offering Gisondo a versatile skill set that translated seamlessly into the world of The People v. Gorilla Grodd, allowing him to bring a fresh perspective to his next adventure.
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