As a seasoned movie critic with decades of comic book-inspired films under my belt, I must say that James Gunn’s latest clarification about Creature Commandos and Lex Luthor is a breath of fresh air. Rumors circulating the internet can be as persistent as a cat on a hot tin roof, but Gunn’s swift debunking puts the speculation to rest like a well-aimed Kryptonite bullet through a Man of Steel’s heart.
Once again, James Gunn is debunking misinformation about the DC Universe, and his current focus is on the revamped series, Creature Commandos. The rebooted DCU by Gunn and Peter Safran kicks off next month with an animated Creature Commandos series. This ensemble show follows a team of morally ambiguous characters, similar to Task Force X, or Suicide Squad, but in paranormal form. The team is headed by one of DC’s most unexpectedly brutal villains, Amanda Waller (played by Viola Davis). However, there’s been talk that the infamous Superman adversary, Lex Luthor, might make an appearance on this show as well.
In my enthusiastic exploration of the captivating realm of Threads, I directly tackled a buzzing speculation concerning the placement of “Creature Commandos” and “Superman” within the DC universe’s chronology. A recent online chatter suggested that a younger Lex Luthor might make an appearance in “Creature Commandos”. Yet, this has stirred up perplexity among fans, as it seemingly positions the animated series before “Superman”, which is slated for release next July. Eager to set the record straight, I posed the question: “Is this true? If it is, what’s the timeline like between [Creature Commandos] and Superman?” Without hesitation, Gunn swiftly debunked the rumor, stating emphatically that it holds no ground.
“It’s not true. Plenty of fun appearances in Creature Commandos but
no Lex, young, or otherwise.
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As a movie enthusiast, I’m excited to share some intriguing news about the upcoming DC Universe. Contrary to what one might expect from their release dates, the highly anticipated projects, “Creature Commandos” and “Superman,” will be set remarkably close in time – with “Creature Commandos” unfolding just months before “Superman.
Nicholas Hoult Has “Done Something Special” With Lex Luthor
billionaire business magnate Lex Luthor, often associated with Superman as his arch-nemesis, appears to the public as a generous philanthropist who doubts Superman’s intentions towards humanity. However, deep down, Luthor harbors resentment towards Superman’s widespread popularity in America and aims to bring him down due to a personal grudge. Recently, actor James McAvoy hinted at his portrayal of Lex Luthor in the DC Universe, stating that it will be closer to the comic book version. He cautioned that it may still be premature to discuss what sets this Luthor apart, but he suggested that fans should anticipate a more accurate adaptation.
I really appreciate both Superman and Lex Luthor as characters, so I hope we’ve managed to create something unique and enjoyable for fans.
Previously, Lex Luthor was portrayed on the silver screen by Gene Hackman in the Superman series featuring Christopher Reeve, and more recently by Jesse Eisenberg in the DC Extended Universe. Similar to Zack Snyder’s interpretation of the DC Comics universe, Eisenberg’s depiction of the villain deviated significantly from the cool and calculating businessman character in the comics. Instead, his portrayal of Luthor was an eccentric, nervous individual who had peculiar habits, such as reciting poetry, displaying odd mannerisms, and even urinating into the bottles of his adversaries. Now, fans are anticipating that Hoult’s version will return him to his comic book origins.
In 2024, I’ll be part of the action as the Creature Commandos make their debut on Max on December 5th. Fast forward to 2025, I’ll step into a new role as Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor in Superman, hitting theaters on July 11th.
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2024-11-18 18:01