With the animated sequence Creature Commandos gearing up for a December 5 debut on Max, James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DCU is sort of right here. But simply as Marvel Studios has taken a extra cautious method currently about giving launch dates to all of their in-development films and exhibits, we haven’t had a agency thought of the DC Studios plan so far as timing past a couple of titles.
But in a latest interview with Gunn, the writer-director-producer advised me the place the not too long ago solid Green Lantern TV sequence Lanterns suits within the schedule.
“It’s actually Creature Commandos, Superman, Peacemaker, Lanterns, Supergirl,” Gunn mentioned. “And then some issues individuals do not know.”
When requested for clarification if Lanterns would arrive earlier than Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow hits theaters on June 26, 2026, he mentioned that “we’ll see when it comes out, however they’re across the similar time” and “we’re on the point of go” into manufacturing on Lanterns.
The sequence stars Friday Night Lights’ Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Rebel Ridge’s Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, and can apparently function the 2 Green Lanterns in a extra grounded story as they workforce as much as examine a “True Detective-type thriller.”
Of course, some followers have been complaining over the casting of Chandler, who might be enjoying an older model of Hal Jordan than is often seen. To this Gunn laughed, saying, “Wait a second, comedian guide followers had an opinion on casting. What are you speaking about!?”
He added: “The reality is Chris [Mundy] and Tom [King] and Damon [Lindelof] wrote a tremendous sequence, like an unbelievable sequence. I’m so excited for individuals to see this. It’s very grounded, very plausible, very actual. The type of issues that you’d by no means suppose that might be the reality a few Green Lanterns tv sequence. And very human, grownup and great. And the story that they wrote match a few actors who have been of those ages and in order that’s who they solid. Those have been their selections. I completely backed them up. I really like them.”
Gunn additionally famous that Pierre was virtually solid as Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, though the function finally went to Will Poulter. Not surprisingly, he had nothing however reward for the 2 Lanterns leads, saying that he’s lengthy wished to work with Pierre and that “Kyle’s simply magnificent” as Hal.
“So I’m actually excited for individuals to see what these guys have provide you with,” mentioned Gunn. “But every little thing is to serve the story. The story is at all times first. The scripts are at all times first. And we might by no means be making this present if Chris and the blokes hadn’t turned in great, stunning scripts.”
First up, nevertheless, is Creature Commandos, the primary two episodes of which debut on Max on December 5.
For extra from our James Gunn interview, take a look at what he needed to say concerning the Justice League inconsistency in Peacemaker. Or watch the total chat right here:
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