James Gunn’s new animated series arrives with a team as unique as it is fun and promises lots of action and comedy

DC Studios has revealed the first clip of Commando of creaturesthe long-awaited animated series written by James Gunn. The trailer gives us a taste of it chemistry between the members of Task Force M, a group as dysfunctional as it is fascinating, which undertakes its first mission under the leadership of Rick Flag Sr.

What makes Creature Commandos special?

In In the clip, Rick Flag Sr. tries to coordinate his eccentric team, composed of characters such as G.I. Robot, enthusiastic about eliminating the Nazis, and Weaselwho simply hates helicopter travel. The scene not only highlights the clumsiness of the group, but adds a fun nod to the events of The Suicide Squadconnecting this series with the universe that Gunn expanded at DC.

The showrunner Dean Lorey explained that although the series includes humor, its main focus is on drama and action.. According to Lorey, Commando of creatures bears similarities to films like The suicide squad or Guardians of the Galaxy:

“There’s some comedy, but it’s more of an action and drama story than a pure comedy. “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is the central theme of the series.”

Lorey also pointed out that this season delves into characters like Weaselgranting them narrative arcs which belie the first impressions the public might have of them:

“All characters have layers. For example, Frankenstein is an intellectual, but also a stalker. What we think we know about them will constantly be called into question.”

Task Force M, the last resort for impossible missions

Commando of creatures follow the adventures of a team of monsters imprisonedrecruited to carry out missions too dangerous for humans. This group includes a human, a werewolf, a vampire, Frankenstein’s monster and a gorgoneverything with personalities who promise to steal the show.

Own James Gunn mentioned that the series connects directly with the events of the end of the first season of Peacemaker. Since Amanda Waller is unable to use humans in questionable missions, she turns to this “gang of misfits”.

“It’s like Suicide Squad or Peacemaker, but with an even wilder twist.”

A look at DC’s original dark heroes

I like the choice of characters Eric Frankenstein Yes Weasel it’s not a coincidence Commando of creatures. These characters reflect the DC’s evolution towards more complex heroesif morally ambiguousa trend that James Gunn has explored thoroughly in his previous projects. Frankenstein, for example, is not your typical monster; is a being that combines superhuman strength with a profound intellectualitychallenging the stereotype of the mindless monster.

On the other hand, Weasel, who could only be seen as a comic character, embodies internal struggle and redemptiontwo songs very dear to Gunn. The decision to give these characters a A richer narrative not only adds depth to the series, but also offers a new perspective on classic monster archetypes.making them relevant to contemporary audiences and longtime DC fans.

A luxury cast for a monstrous series

The series has a fantastic voice cast:

• Davide Porto like Eric Frankenstein.
• Sean Gunn like Weasel and GI Robot.
• Franco Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.
• Maria Bakalova in the role of Princess Ilana Rostovic.
• Indira Varma like The Bride.
• Alan Tudyk like Dr. Phosphorus.
• Steve Agee reprising his role as John Economos from Peacemaker.

Commando of creatures will premiere at Max December 5, 2024. With its mix of comedy, action and unique charactersthis series promises to be one of the freshest offerings in the DC universe in years.