The Max Original adult animated series from James Gunn, produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation, gets a second season pickup; show about a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions too dangerous for humans marks the first title in the new DC Universe.
The Max Original adult animated series Creature Commandos, written and executive produced by DC Studios Co-Chair James Gunn, has been renewed for a second season. New episodes debut weekly every Thursday on Max, with the Season 1 finale dropping January 9.
Creature Commandos tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails… they’re your last, worst option.
Read AWN’s interview with series showrunner Dean Lorey here.
“Only James Gunn could have conjured this wild band of misfit monsters who tug at your heart and force you to root passionately for them,” said Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO & Max Comedy Programming. “We couldn’t be more delighted to continue their stories with James, Dean Lorey, Peter Safran and our fantastic partners at DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation.”
“Thanks to the brilliant imagination of James and the talent of our amazing artists, DC fans fell in love with this new family of heroes,” added Peter Girardi, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Warner Bros. Animation. “We are excited to continue this wild ride with our partners at Max. You want more monsters, you’re getting more monsters!”
The series stars the voice talents of Steve Agee as Economos; Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana; Anya Chalotra as Circe; Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky; Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.; Sean Gunn as GI Robot & Weasel; David Harbour as Frankenstein; Alan Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus; Indira Varma as The Bride; and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller.
“We're thrilled to team up with Max for another season of Creature Commandos mayhem,” said Gunn and Peter Safran. “From our spectacular first season of Peacemaker to the astonishing run of The Penguin to the record-breaking launch of Creature Commandos, Max has consistently delivered above industry expectations and beyond our wildest imaginings. Thank you, Casey, Sarah, Pia, Sono and the entire team for your tremendous support of DC Studios. We are proud to call Max home.”
Creature Commandos is based on DC characters and produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation; additional executive producers include Safran, Dean Lorey, and Sam Register. Rick Morales serves as a supervising producer. The series serves as the first title in the new DC Universe.
Source: Max
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