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How James Gunn turned a legendary sci-fi actor into DC’s new hidden secret weapon

Author: Jonathan Klotz | Published

After more than a decade chasing the Marvel Cinematic Universe, James Gunn relaunches biocommando, Supermanand peacemaker Season two briefly changed the power hierarchy between the two major comic book publishers. The biggest credit goes to Gunn, but lurking in the background of the DC Universe is a prolific sci-fi star who has been a part of the fan-favorite franchise for over 20 years.

Alan Tudyk, a longtime friend of Gunn’s who first became a nerd icon fireflyhas been part of two-thirds of Gunn’s projects. He was even directly responsible for the best parts peacemaker.

Alan Tudyk’s unseen role in James Gunn’s production

Alan Tudyk voices Dr. Phosphorus and Will Magnus in Phosphorus biocommandoprovided the motion capture, voice, and naming of Superman’s robot friend, Gary. The latter has a small role in Gunn’s reboot. SupermanBut Tudyk shines when he’s able to play a supporting role in one of the most beloved parts of the movie.

he did it dodgeball Playing pirate Steve, Mulan Again as Heihei Superman. There are other characters in DC who have gained a lot of attention on social media, but have also been under the spotlight.

If you have watched the animation Harley Quinn series, then you know that show’s version of the Joker is one of the best, and of course, he was voiced by Alan Tudyk. A viral rant about Lois Lane and Superman’s toxic relationship? Shouting, “Where’s my damn electric car, Bruce?” to the captured Batman? That’s it, Tudyk. He also provided the voice of Clayface and gave a standout performance.

Alan Tudyk’s influence on Peacemaker Peace Hips

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It means you want to know who he is peacemaker. Alan Tudyk didn’t appear on screen during the show’s two seasons, but his wife Charissa Patton is an award-winning dancer and choreographer. That’s right, she created the amazing dance that kicked off every episode of the John Cena series.

If her husband hadn’t happened to be an old friend of the DCU’s new Head of House, we might not have been blessed with the best title sequence of the decade.

DC has been fully using Tudyk since 2010

In addition to the new DCU directed by James Gunn, Alan Tudyk has been involved in DC animated and live-action adaptations since 2010, when he provided the voice of Arrow young justice. He went on to star in the short-lived workplace sitcom Powerless Plays Van Wayne, Bruce’s cousin. The most impressive is his role in Mr. Nobody. doom patrol.

When it comes to range, few stars can match Tudyk’s ability to play billionaire archers, crazy reality-bending villains, and every other robot and chicken in modern science fiction.

The History of James Gunn and Alan Tudyk

James Gunn and Alan Tudyk worked together a long time ago biocommandoa long time ago Guardians of the Galaxyin a captivating web series PG Porn by James GunnIt is a series launched in 2008 on the Spike TV website. Produced by their mutual best friend Nathan Fillion, it’s hard to say who benefits more from their ongoing partnership.

The long-derided Marvel style of humor, which undercuts heartfelt moments with jokes, has ironically been perfected by new DCU mainstay Alan Tudyk. during his tenure foreign residentshe transforms “Harry’s” intense emotions into visceral moments of deep sadness and examples of perfect comedic timing, often within the same scene.

Given his long list of Disney voice acting roles, including King Candy in Candy King Invincible King of Destruction With Alistair Krei in Forgotten Marvel Movies big hero 6Sadly, he never got the chance to show off what he was capable of in the MCU. He could have been the perfect Carnage (technically not in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but you have to admit that would have been amazing), or killed it off as a robot.

We’ll see Alan Tudyk again in the DCU; it’s inevitable, we just don’t know where. Unlike Marvel, which locks actors into just one role, James Gunn seems to be more flexible with his stars, so for all we know, we could be getting a Tudyk cameo in every future animated series. No matter the role is big or small, hero or villain, Tudyk is going to give it his all, and you don’t know yet, but he’s going to be the best part of the next DCU project.


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