James Gunnis no stranger to handling a band of misfits, evident from his work in theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise and 2021’sThe Suicide Squad. Now that Gunn has fully taken over DC Films to relaunch an entirely freshDC Universe, it is no huge surprise that his next project (his first DCU show ever) will be centered on another set of odd characters in the upcoming adult animated seriesCreature Commandos. Set to arrive on Max later this year, the creative head likens his new project to Marvel Cinematic Universe’sGuardians of the Galaxy, though “without the sentimentality.”
In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, theDC Studiosco-CEO acknowledged that there are some significant differences between DC Comics andMarvel. But that doesn’t mean he is not up for the challenge, kicking off his first DCU show withCreature Commandos. Ananimated series about a bunch of monster misfits,Creature Commandos— in retrospect — falls right in Gunn’s wheelhouse. This time, however, the monsters come without the Guardians' sentimentalities. He told EW:
“I’m used to dealing with oddballs and irregular types and weirdos. That’s what Guardians is, and Creature Commandos is kind of like Guardians without the sentimentality. The Guardians are all really good characters at their heart, and that just isn’t necessarily the case with the creatures.”
What Is ‘Creature Commandos’ About?
Consisting of seven episodes,Creature Commandosis set after the events of 2022’sPeacemaker. It centers on Amanda Wallers' (voiced byViola Davis) efforts to save the world with the help of the world’s “last, worst option.” Given the dismal results of Amanda’s Suicide Squad and Team Peacemaker, the A.R.G.U.S. leader had no other choice but to enlist the help of incarcerated monsters, including Eric Frankenstein (voiced byDavid Harbour), the Bride of Frankenstein (Indira Varma), Doctor Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk), amphibious scientist Nina Mazursky (Zoe Chao), and G.I. Robot and Weasel (both voiced bySean Gunn).
The rest of the voice cast members includeFrank Grilloas Creature Commandos leader Rick Flag Sr.,Steve Ageeas John Economos,Maria Bakalovaas Princess Ilana Rostovic, andAnya Chalotraas Circe. Creature Commandos joins other upcoming DC shows, such as theColin Farrell-ledThe Penguinand the second season ofPeacemaker.
EW also shared some exclusive images from the upcoming animated series, which you can check out above.Creature Commandosdebuts onMaxon December 5, airing news episodes weekly through January 16.
