- Primary Subject: HBO and DC Studios' Poison Ivy TV series
- Key Update: The Penguin showrunner, Lauren LeFranc, is in talks to produce the project.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: October 22, 2026
- Quick Answer: HBO and DC Studios are developing a standalone Poison Ivy series, with The Penguin’s Lauren LeFranc in talks to produce, though no writer or lead is attached.
The Penguin showrunner, Lauren LeFranc, is currently in talks to produce a Poison Ivy TV series for HBO.
In the last several months, there have been rumors that DC Studios is working on a TV series centering on the fan-favorite Batman villain. However, we haven't heard any confirmation about whether it is indeed happening or it's just another project that is in a very early stage of development.
Now, it has gained traction thanks to an exciting new update.
What to Expect in the Poison Ivy TV Series
Deadline confirmed that DC Studios and HBO are indeed developing a TV series centering on fan-favorite Batman villain Poison Ivy.
Lauren LeFranc, who served as showrunner on the Emmy-winning The Penguin, is currently in talks to produce the project. However, she is not expected to write the series. No writer is attached yet.
It should be noted that the TV series will not take place in Matt Reeves' The Batman universe if it ends up getting a greenlight from HBO. It will likely take place in the DCU (unless they also decide to go with the Elseworld approach).
No actress has been cast yet to play the titular villain, since the project is in early development and no script has been written.
In case you're still not familiar with the character, Poison Ivy is a former botanist who became a Gotham City ecoterrorist. Connected to an elemental force called the "Green," she can control all plant life and fights to protect nature from humanity at any cost.
While this often puts her at odds with Batman, Ivy isn't always a straightforward villain in the comics lore. She sometimes acts as an antihero and is the main love interest of Harley Quinn in later iterations.
What to Expect in The Batman Part II
For now, fans can anticipate the release of The Batman Part II. The plot is still under wraps. Matt Reeves co-wrote the script with Mattson Tomlin, and Steven Soderbergh is taking over principal photography after Reeves' temporary exit.
The returning cast members include Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb/The Penguin, Jayme Lawson as Bella Real, and Gil Perez-Abraham as Officer Martinez.
Joining the cast are Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance, Sebastian Koch, and Brian Tyree Henry.
The film is currently slated for release in theaters on February 18, 2028.
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