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Skyler Gisondo Comments On ‘Superman’ Casting & Jimmy Olsen’s Place In The DC Universe

Does Superman have the perfect Jimmy Olsen? Skyler Gisondo gives his thoughts on being cast in the first DC Universe film as Superman’s Pal.

However, there’s perhaps no actor that physically fits the bill of their character more than Skyler Gisondo, who is playing Jimmy Olsen in the upcoming Superman film. While Superman is certainly set to harken back to the classic feeling of the comics, it’s been clear that the DC Universe is also charting its own course in being a distinct take on the characters. When speaking about Jimmy Olsen’s place as the Daily Planet, Skyler Gisondo made sure to emphasize the journalistic hunger that sits at the character’s core in many comics.

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