Summary
New details about the upcomingCreature Commandos, the first project in the newDC Universe, have been shared. While the first major release in the DCU will beJames Gunn’sSupermanmovienext year, the shared universe will begin in December. Theadult-animatedCreature Commandosserieswill give fans a taste of what to expect from the franchise, and according to one of its executive producers, it will be in the vein of a fan-favorite team.
Speaking toThe Wrap,Creature Commandosexecutive producer Dean Lorey commented on the show’s similarity to the Suicide Squad and how it will set the tone of the new DCU. Lorey called the animated series “the first expression of James Gunn’s DC Universe,” which seems accurate, given the director’s knack for making obscure characters household names and theCreature Commandos' colorful roster. Lorey also made an intriguing comment, saying, “People aren’t going to be surprised.” The reason for that is its similarities to the Suicide Squad, which Gunn has already approached in a movie. Check out the full quote below:
“That’s going to be the first expression of James Gunn’s DC Universe. We’re considering that canon, and I think it expresses his perspective, tonally, on where he wants the universe to go.
It’s ‘Suicide Squad.’ He’s done it. People aren’t going to be surprised by what it is, but I think they’ll be really encouraged to see how completely it’s going to inform this new version of the DCU, which I’m very excited about.”
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Creature Commandos' Newest Comments Prove It’s Perfect For The DCU’s First Release
The DCU Should Start On The Right Foot
Creature Commandosis the ideal first project for the new DC Universe. While there will be a lot of pressure on David Corenswet’s Superman debut, the adult animated series does not need to desperately fight a lot of expectations to succeed. This will be the first time that DC’s live-action movies connect to animated series on an intrinsic level, and thus there is no real parameter for the show at this point.
With Lorey’s new comments,Creature Commandoslooks even better as the first DCU project. Given how the show should be similar to Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad, according to the executive producer, then the DCU is likely off to a solid start. Gunn’s movie has become a fan-favorite affair and landed well with critics, which means that ifCreature Commandosshares a similar tone — and will even include actors and characters from Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad— it has great chances of being a hit.
The transition from the old DCEU to the new DCU will take some time for fans to get used to. It helps that the first project in the new franchise will be familiar to audiences, bringing back what worked for Gunn’s The Suicide Squadand setting the overall tone of the new DCU as something audiences should be excited about.Creature Commandoswill also introduce several new characters and locations that will play a role in future DCU projects, so having a balance between familiarity and novelty is perfect for the DCU’s first release.
