James Gunn’s behind-the-scenesSupermantrailer may have dropped a hint at aCreature Commandoscharacter’s live-action appearance. TheDCUofficially kicked off withCreature Commandos, which introduced a team of anti-heroes in animated format within the same continuity as other DCU characters, such as David Corenswet’s Superman andThe Brave and the Bold’s yet-to-be-cast Batman.All theCreature Commandos' titular anti-heroescan return in future live-action DCU projects, played by the same actors who voice them in their animated show.
The DCU’s Creature Commandos completed their mission with fewer casualties than both iterations of the DCEU’s Suicide Squad. With only one exception, the entire Task Force M team has a high chance of returning inthe DCU’sWallerseries, and each individual character could make a cameo in any other movie or show.G.I. Robot, in particular, also has a high chance of appearing in the upcomingSgt. Rockmovie, asSgt. Rock himself made a cameo inCreature Commandosepisode 3. If G.I. Robot’s next DCU appearance takes place in the present, he’ll likely return sporting his new body.
Superman’s BTS Trailer Drops A Hint At What G.I. Robot May Look Like In Live-Action
Superman’s Fortress Of Solitude Robots Are All Practical
Thebehind-the-scenesSupermantrailer released on Superman Dayfeatures a brief glimpse at the Fortress of Solitude set, where James Gunn appears to control a Fortress robot caretaker with the movement of his own body. The entirety of the robot seems to be practical and apparently uses real-time motion capture technology.James Gunn’s decision to use fully practical, real-life robots for the Fortress of Solitude scenes adds an unparalleled layer of realism toSuperman, but it also suggests that G.I. Robot’s live-action portrayal could employ the exact same method.
Superman’s Practical Effects Are Perfect For DCU Characters Like G.I. Robot
The DCU May Use More Practical Effects Than Expected
G.I. Robot is an old-school robot in both the DCU and the comics. If a practical approach suits any character, it’s him, both in his original and his redesigned forms.And given thatSuperman’s Fortress of Solitude robots look so realistic, it’s possible that other DCU characters will follow a similar approach.TheCreature Commandosseason 1 finalesets up a new Task Force M line-up with the addition of anti-heroes like Nosferata and Khalis, both of which would benefit from a completely or almost completely practical look, honoring their classic horror roots.
BeyondCreature Commandos, countless DC characters would benefit from practical effects and make-up. Swamp Thing, Clayface, Lobo, Cyborg, and Beast Boy are some of the DCU heroes and villains that offer a wide variety of possibilities for ultra-realistic practical effects. Of course, CGI is always necessary to make practical effects cohesive, but real-life physical resources likeSuperman’s Fortress of Solitude robots make a huge difference on screen.
