James Gunn has revealed that Alan Tudyk will have a role in the live-action DCU universe, in addition to his voice acting contributions in Creature Commandos

This announcement comes as Gunn and Peter Safran prepare the start of their revamped DC universe, which will officially begin in December with the premiere of the aforementioned animated series. Tudyk will voice three characters Commando of creatures: Doctor Phosphorus, Clayface and Will Magnus. However, Gunn confirmed on Threads that his involvement won’t be limited to the animated realm.

What exactly did James Gunn say?

When a fan on Threads asked if Tudyk would play any of his animated characters in live action, Gunn responded bluntly: “Oh, yes.” This comment reinforces Gunn’s strategy of maintaining consistency between the animated and live-action versions of the DCU.

Previously, Gunn said that actors who play lead roles in the animated projects will take on the same roles in the live-action projects as well. A clear example is Frank Grillo, who plays Rick Flag Sr. in Commando of creatures and will reprise his role in live action Superman (2025) and the second season of Peacemaker.

However, when asked if Tudyk would play three different characters in the DCU, Gunn clarified: “As always said, we intend to have the actors play the same role in the ‘principal castings’. If he is a minor character in Commando of creatureswe don’t look for actors for live action like we did with more important characters like Circe, Nina, etc.”

A versatile talent who expands the DC Universe

Alan Tudyk is no stranger to the world of superheroes and fantasywith a career that includes iconic roles in projects such as Firefly, The patrol of destiny Yes Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. His ability to portray complex characters, both in live action and animation, makes him an ideal choice for the DCU. He plays three different characters such as Doctor Phosphorus, Clayface and Will Magnus Commando of creatures demonstrates his versatility and artistic commitment. This adaptation will allow fans to see another side of the actor, further raising the bar for the universe created by Gunn and Safran.

Compared to other actors who have joined the DCU, such as Frank Grillo and Sean Gunn, Tudyk stands out for his experience in multifaceted roles and his ability to connect with audiences. This unified approach to animation and live-action actors underlines Gunn’s ambition to create a coherent universe, something that promises to be a hallmark of the DCU.

The beginning of the new DCU

The animated series Commando of creatureswhich will premiere on Max next December 5, 2024is the first official project of the new DCU. The first two episodes will be available on premiere day, with subsequent episodes released weekly until their finale January 9, 2025.

The voice cast of the series includes big names:

• Steve Agee as John Economos
• Maria Bakalova in the role of Princess Ilana Rostovic
• Mother Chalotra like Circe
• Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky
• Sean Gunn as GI Robot and Weasel (also, Sean Gunn will play Maxwell Lord in live-action, although it has not yet been announced when the character will debut)
• Davide Porto as Eric Frankenstein
• Indira Varma like the bride
• Viola Davis as Amanda Waller

With this ambitious start, the DCU seeks to intertwine its animated and live-action stories, giving fans a more cohesive and exciting experience. The confirmation of Alan Tudyk in live action promises to add further dynamism to this expanding universe. What role will Tudyk take in the physical world of the DCU? Time will tell, but expectations are higher than ever.