' You've saved my life, only like a million times.'
Jimmy Olsen can often be a thankless role. Although I remember the cute actors who played Jimmy on Lois & Clark, it was mostly because I was avid watcher of the show. I had to Google to remember Aaron Ashmore's turn as Jimmy on Smallville, and that Marc McClure played him alongside Christopher Reeve in the 70's and 80's. McClure also popped up in the 1984 Supergirl film.
When played by the right actor however, Jimmy can make an impression, as actor
Skyler Gisondo managed to do in the most recent film version. Gisondo made such an impression, that James Gunn is said to be considering a Jimmy Olsen project, most likely something for television.
I grew to love and admire Gisondo when tuning into try season one of The Righteous Gemstones. (below) It was actually Gisondo's character Gideon, who I consider my gateway character into the show. I'd seen many clips of the male nudity in the series, but a nude clip usually isn't enough to have me try a show. For some reason, nothing really drew me to the show, until finally giving it try this past spring.
It was really Gideon's storyline in the first season that really drew me in, and am I so glad I stuck with it. The Righteous Gemstones ended up being one of my favorite television shows ever. The entire cast is amazing, especially creator, writer and actor Danny McBride who is so talented and amazing. I also love me some Judy Gemstone, played by equally talented and hilarious Edi Patterson.
I hope Gunn proceeds with a Jimmy Olsen project as I'd watch Gisondo in anything. He's been acting for years, but until now I've managed to miss most of his work. In addition to his talent, he has such a unique look. Although he's 29 years old, his cut face sometimes makes him look like a teenager, while at other times, like a cute old man.
Gisondo in
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later