Alan Tudyk, an acclaimed voice actor known for numerous iconic roles, has recently contributed his talents to multiple characters in James Gunn’s DC Universe (DCU) projects, including the animated series Creature Commandos. Tudyk voiced several characters such as Dr. Phosphorus, Surfer Son, Clayface, and Magnus during the first season, which premiered on HBO Max last year. He also lent his voice to multiple figures in Harley Quinn, including Clayface, The Joker, Condiment King, and Perry White, among others.
Dr. Phosphorus quickly became a standout character in Creature Commandos, largely due to Tudyk’s skilled delivery of witty one-liners that resonated strongly with fans. In a recent panel at FanExpo Denver organized by Collider’s Maggie Lovitt, Tudyk was asked about the balance between scripted lines and improvisation. He credited James Gunn’s scripting talents for much of the show’s humor and quality, noting that it was
“tough to improve upon what he brings.”
“I would say most of it is the script. James Gunn, it’s tough to improve upon what he brings. There’s some stuff. I don’t remember exactly what it was… It’s just very little [improvisation], because he does such a good job.”
— Alan Tudyk, Actor
The Success of Creature Commandos’ First Season and Its Ensemble Cast
Creature Commandos debuted to critical acclaim, marking a fresh chapter for DC stories after a period of fan disappointment. The show earned a near-perfect 95% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and received an 81% audience rating on the Popcornmeter. James Gunn personally wrote every episode, although directing duties were handled by Matt Peters, known for Shazam!, and Sam Liu, who has worked on Harley Quinn.
The voice cast includes notable names such as Indira Varma, David Harbour of Thunderbolts, Sean Gunn from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Frank Grillo who appeared in Superman, and Viola Davis from The Suicide Squad. The series centers on Amanda Waller forming a secret team composed of monstrous operatives—a werewolf, vampire, gorgon, and others—tasked with dangerous missions that are too risky for ordinary human agents.
Anticipation and Timing for Creature Commandos Season Two
Renewed for a second season before the first had fully aired, Creature Commandos quickly established itself as a hit within the DCU lineup. However, the release date for the upcoming season remains uncertain. James Gunn is currently occupied with numerous projects, including the completion and promotion of Superman’s latest installment, as well as overseeing productions like Supergirl and Lanterns. Additionally, he is preparing for the marketing campaign of Peacemaker Season 2, which suggests a delayed start on new Creature Commandos episodes.
All first-season episodes of Creature Commandos remain available for streaming on HBO Max, with further updates expected as the DCU’s ambitious expansion continues.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Does James Gunn believe in God?
A. James Gunn, who is directing the new Superman movie, believes his belief in God played a big role in his success. However, he says God didn’t directly make him successful.
Q. Why did James Gunn leave the MCU?
A. Alan Horn, who is the Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, made an announcement. He said that James’ Twitter posts contained offensive comments that don’t align with Disney’s values. Because of this, Disney has ended its business relationship with him.
Q. What religion is James Gunn?
A. Gunn grew up in a Catholic household and still finds prayer significant in his life. However, he describes himself as “in some ways, anti-religion.”
Q. Why is James Gunn leaving MCU?
A. When Gunn took the position of co-CEO at DC Studios, he committed exclusively to that brand. This meant he stopped working on projects at Marvel Studios. It’s well-known that the writer and director of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy built strong relationships with its stars.
