It’s finally 2023, and with four live-action DC films on the way, this year will also bring more direct-to-video animated features from this corner of the superhero media market. the first is legion of superheroesthe latest entry in the Tomorrowverse continuity, after Superman: the man of tomorrow, Justice Society: World War II, Batman: The Long Halloween and last year Green Lantern: Beware of my powerWith Aldis Hodge as John Stewart. the winchestersMeg Donnelly plays Supergirl legion of superheroesand 24 News Bulletin has the exclusive premiere of the film, which sees the Girl of Steel take on Solomon Grundy.
Known in his former life as Cyrus Gold, this zombie supervillain has been causing trouble in DC Comics lore for nearly 80 years and it looks like he will be the first threat Supergirl will face legion of superheroes. However, in addition to his natural super strength, this version of Solomon Grundy also has considerable firepower, although given his level of intelligence, we can reasonably assume that someone either gave him this massive energy gun or stole it. Either way, Grundy is eager to fight Superman and causes major property damage to take out the Man of Steel.
Much to her dismay, Supergirl arrives on the scene first, and her presence establishes that Meg Donnelly’s Kara Zor-El has just started fighting crime. Unfortunately, Kara spends too much time talking about her, as Grundy takes the opportunity to throw a car at her, ultimately gunning her down. However, Kara recovers, avoids another explosion and shoots down the huge zombie with a fire hose.
if you have seen the legion of superheroes trailer, you know Superman finally arrives to help his cousin with Solomon Grundy, which sets the crux of this story: Supergirl needs training, and she’s going to get it when she travels to the 31st century to attend Legion Academy. But Kara will get more than she bargained for in the future, because in addition to meeting Harry Shum Jr.’s Brainiac 5, a direct descendant of one of Superman’s greatest enemies, she and her new allies will also have to face the Darkness. Circle. . , a mysterious group searching for a powerful weapon held in the Legion’s vault. This is the first animated film appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes since 2019. Justice League vs the Fatal Fiveand the superhero team-up has also been highlighted in recent years through The CW’s super girl series and young justicethe latter of which appears to be done after four seasons.
In addition to Darren Criss filming Superman, legion of superheroes will see the return of Jensen Ackles as Batman and Matt Bomer as The Flash. The voice cast of this film also includes Cynthia Hamidi as Dawnstar, Gideon Adlon as Phantom Girl, Ely Henry as Bouncing Boy, Robbie Daymond as Timber Wolf and Brainiac 4, Yuri Lowenthal as Mon-El, Eric Lopez as Cosmic Boy and Chemical King, Darin De Paul as Brainiac and Solomon Grundy, Ben Diskin as Arms Fall Off Boy and Brainiac 2, Victoria Grace as Shadow Lass, Jennifer Hale as Alura, Daisy Lightfoot as Triplicate Girl and Zeno Robinson as Invisible Kid and Brainiac 3. Justice Society: World War IIJeff Wamester directed from a screenplay written by She-Ra and the Princesses of PowerI’m Josie Campbell.
legion of superheroes will be released on Tuesday, February 7 on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and digital. If you want to watch previous DC animated films, including those from the DC Animated Movie Universe timeline, make sure you subscribe to HBO Max.
Source: Cinemablend
