# HBO Poison Ivy Show Reportedly Coming From The Penguin Producer

> The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc reportedly producing HBO's Poison Ivy series, separate from DCU projects.
- Title: HBO Poison Ivy Show Reportedly Coming From The Penguin…
- Summary: The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc reportedly producing HBO's Poison Ivy series, separate from DCU projects. HBO is developing a Poison Ivy TV series with…
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- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/hbo-dc-poison-ivy-tv-series-penguin-batman-dcu
- Author: Austin Manchester
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:45:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: poison ivy, the penguin, hbo, dcu, lauren lefranc, batman, gaming, culture
## Poison Ivy Series in Development
A Poison Ivy TV series is reportedly in early development with The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc producing it.
## Separate from DCU Projects
The series is not connected to Matt Reeves' The Batman films or The Penguin show, which are part of the Batman Epic Crime Saga.
## Poison Ivy Character Background
Poison Ivy, Dr. Pamela Isley, is an ecoterrorist who controls plant life, known from 1997's Batman & Robin and Harley Quinn.
## Production Status
The series has paused due to the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger and would go to HBO if picked up.
## Batman Connection Question
It's unclear if Batman will appear in the Poison Ivy show, especially if it's part of the DCU.
## Key takeaway

HBO is developing a Poison Ivy TV series with The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc, not connected to DCU films or shows.