To celebrate the season finale ofHouse of the Dragon, Maxreleased a special look at their upcoming series. One of the projects that was featured in the sneak peek wasCreature Commandos, the animated series that will mark the start of the new DC Universe. The footage shown in the teaser shows the Bride (Indira Varma) getting ready to battle her enemies.Creature Commandosis set to make its debut later this year, allowing viewers to dive deep into the franchise bothJames GunnandPeter Safranhave been working on over the past couple of years.
Creature Commandoswill follow the team of monsters that Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) puts together, after she realizes that she can no longer place humans in danger for her top-secret missions. Some of the members who will be featured on the team include Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), Eric Frankenstein (David Harbour) and Doctor Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk). Time will tell just how dangerous the mission will be for the “Creature Commandos"will be, but judging by the fact that Waller needs yet another powerful team, it can’t meangoodnews for them.
The series was announced back whenGunn and Safran presented the first television projectsof their new era at DC. Other cast members inCreature CommandosincludeMaria Bakalova,Anya ChalotraandSean Gunn, who will be stepping into the shoes of both G.I. Robot and Weasel. Gunn previously portrayed Weasel inThe Suicide Squad. It was also recently announced thatKevin KinerandClint Mansellwill be writing the score for the animated series. Kiner previously worked on the music forStar Wars: The Bad BatchandPeacemaker.
The Start of a New Era For DC
Creature Commandoswill be the first project set in the new era of the DC Universe. After the animated series premieres on Max later this year,Supermanwill fly towards the big screen, introducingDavid Corenswetas the new version of the Man of Steel. Gunn and Safran are currently working on a variety of movies and television series that will take place in the same continuity. Starting with “Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters”, the DCU will aim to impress audiences from all over the world with stories such asThe Brave and the BoldandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.
Creature Commandoswill premiere on Max in December. Watch the sizzle reel above and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Creature Commandos
In “Creature Commandos,” Amanda Waller assembles a covert team of monstrous operatives, including a werewolf, vampire, and gorgon, to undertake high-risk missions deemed too perilous for human agents.
