Creature Commandos Star Explains Why He Prefers The DCU

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Summary

  • Frank Grillo prefers working in the DCU over the MCU due to its more contained and personal nature.
  • Grillo’s character in Creature Commandos, Rick Flagg Sr., establishes a crucial connective tissue in the DCU.
  • Despite a significant role in Peacemaker Season 2, Grillo’s part in Superman will be less prominent, showing varied importance across projects.

As a long-time admirer of Frank Grillo’s acting prowess and his ability to breathe life into complex characters, I find myself deeply intrigued by his journey through the comic book universe. Having started with Marvel’s MCU as Brock Rumlow and Crossbones, only to be tragically ‘retired’ in Captain America: Civil War, Frank found a new home in the burgeoning DCU, starring as Rick Flagg Sr., a character that is proving to be the connective tissue of this universe.

With James Gunn’s launch of the DC Universe now official, it’s increasingly clear that there’s a unifying element stemming from the team known as Creature Commandos. To be more precise, the cohesive thread for the DC Universe seems to revolve around Frank Grillo’s character in Creature Commandos, Rick Flagg Sr.

Frank Grillo isn’t a novice when it comes to being involved in a universe linked by comic book tales. His initial exposure to this realm was during his time working with the MCU, portraying Hydra agent Brock Rumlow and later Crossbones. Unfortunately, his character met its end at the start of “Captain America: Civil War,” but this allowed him to transition to the DCU. Given his unique background, Grillo is among a select few who can offer insights into what it’s like to be part of Marvel’s MCU and now the DCU.

Creature Commandos Actor Prefers Being Part Of The DCU

Lately, I’ve found myself drawn to the world of James Gunn and his team in the MCU, as opposed to the DCU. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, I expressed my preference for this unique, interconnected universe. “They’re two different beasts,” I said. Marvel is a powerful force, undeniably impressive, but what I truly admire about James’ and Peter’s DC is its intimacy. It feels more personal, and that’s something I connect with deeply.

Grillo went on make it clear that he likes that he’s getting in on the ground floor of the DCU, where in contrast, he joined the MCU as it had really started to get rolling. He first pops up at the beginning of Captain America: Winter Soldier and it’s soon divulged that rather than being an operative of S.H.I.E.L.D. he’s a double agent working alongside other double agents as members of Hydra. He plays an important role in the MCU as someone who is first leaned on as an important ally and then a dangerous enemy, but he was also not around all that long. At the moment, it appears that he’ll be part of the DCU for quite a while. Grillo has even referred to himself as the Nick Fury of the DCU.

Grillo has even referred to himself as the Nick Fury of the DCU.

Grillo is first playing a starring role in Creature Commandos as Flagg Sr. In fact, he’s on screen more than any of the rather interesting rogues gallery of monsters in that animated show. The actor has said that he will also have a prominent role in Peacemaker Season 2 when it hits HBO Max next fall.

Contrarily, Grillo has stated that his character Flagg in Superman will not have a leading role. The star of Creature Commandos mentioned that Flagg will make an appearance but won’t be the main focus of the storyline. It seems clearer than ever that Gunn is ensuring consistency across these projects, but the extent of Grillo’s involvement in these shows may depend on whether his character is essential to the plot.

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2024-12-28 18:53