A television series centered on the Batman villain Poison Ivy is reportedly in development at HBO, with Lauren LeFranc, who executive produced and served as showrunner for the upcoming DC series The Penguin, in talks to produce.
This potential Poison Ivy show would exist independently of Matt Reeves' cinematic universe, which includes The Batman and its associated projects like The Penguin. It also would not be directly connected to the broader DC Universe slate being developed by DC Studios, which includes films like Superman and series such as Lanterns.
Poison Ivy, also known as Dr. Pamela Isley, is an eco-terrorist with plant-manipulating abilities. Her most prominent live-action portrayal was by Uma Thurman in 1997's Batman & Robin, and she has also been a recurring character in the animated series Harley Quinn. While reports suggest LeFranc will produce, no writers have yet been attached to the project. The series' development was reportedly paused due to the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.
The Batman's Extended Universe
Whether Batman himself will appear in the Poison Ivy series remains uncertain. The past few years have seen a trend of Batman villains receiving their own dedicated projects, often without the Caped Crusader's direct involvement. Batman's live-action debut within the new DCU is expected in The Brave and the Bold, though that film is still some years away. He was recently featured in a cameo on the animated series Creature Commandos.
In related news, production on The Batman Part 2 recently experienced a pause, with director Matt Reeves stepping away temporarily due to a personal matter. Steven Soderbergh is reportedly set to assist in completing the sequel, which is scheduled for a February 18, 2028 release.