DC Studios Casts Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. in ‘Creature Commandos’ Animated Series

News April 12, 2023 9:21 amOctober 15, 2026 7:35 am Caleb Williams
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Recently, actor Frank Grillo made known he had left the Marvel Cinematic Universe for DC Studios after his time as Crossbones. Today, The Wrap has revealed Grillo has joined the cast of Creature Commandos animated series as Rick Flag senior. Rick Flag was originally played by Joel Kinnaman in both Suicide Squad films. Grillo will first voice his father in the animated series but also crossover and play the character in live-action form at some point. James Gunn has already written the first season.

Creature Commandos will debut on HBO Max sometime in 2024

Key Takeaways
  • Actor Frank Grillo has left Marvel to join DC Studios as Rick Flag Sr. in the animated series Creature Commandos.
  • Grillo will voice the character in the animated show and also play Rick Flag Sr. in future live-action projects.
  • The first season of Creature Commandos is written by James Gunn and will premiere on HBO Max in 2024.
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