Poison Ivy Show in Early Development with Penguin Showrunner in Talks to Produce

Deadline has confirmed that DC Comics’ Poison Ivy is in the early stages of getting her own live-action TV show, and one of the minds that brought us the critically acclaimed Penguin series is in discussions to produce it.

However, the outlet’s sources state that this show won’t be part of Matt Reeves’ Batman universe, so don’t get your hopes up for the chance of seeing Colin Farrell’s Penguin or Battinson sharing the screen with Dr. Isley.

Lauren LeFranc, showrunner and executive producer on HBO’s The Penguin series, is currently in talks to produce the Poison Ivy show. If it gets picked up, it’ll also go to HBO for streaming, but it’s still very early days for the project.

Right now, there are no writers attached to the series, and no cast has been revealed, either. It’s anyone’s guess as to who will get the leading role (Uma Thurman is a hard act to follow), but there’s plenty of freedom …