First look: Creature Commandos sets the stage for DCU's future

The debut teaser trailer for "Creature Commandos," the first project in James Gunn's revamped DCU, has been released, promising an exciting new chapter for the DC Cinematic Universe. The series, set to premiere on Max in December, features a motley crew of monsters in a secret team called Task Force M, assembled by Amanda Waller (played by Viola Davis). This animated series showcases a unique blend of characters, including Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo), Bride of Frankenstein (Indira Varma), and Doctor Phosphorus (Alan Tudy), providing viewers with a first look at the tone and style of the new DCU. Expect a darkly comedic and stylized approach, indicative of Gunn's creative vision.

"Creature Commandos" follows a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited by Amanda Waller for dangerous missions too perilous for humans. This animated series serves as an introduction to the new tone of DCU under James Gunn's direction.

Background: "Creature Commandos" ties into the larger DC Comics lore. Originating in DC Comics, the Creature Commandos were initially a team of classic monsters like Frankenstein's Monster and a werewolf, who fought for the Allies during World War II. This new adaptation modernizes the concept and places it in Gunn's emerging DCU, giving fans a fresh, animated twist on these iconic characters.