WARNING: This article includes SPOILERS from Creature Commandos episode 3.The James Gunn's DC Universe canon has already led to one of the major players to face their doom. Following his heroic moments in Creature Commandos episode 3, G.I. Robot was destroyed by Circe in this chapter of the show's big battle.
During ScreenRant's exclusive interview with Sean Gunn, who plays G.I. Robot, and Zoë Chao, who voices Nina Mazursky, for Creature Commandos season 1, the episode 3 death was brought up, as Sean Gunn addressed the shocking fate of one of his characters. However, Gunn was also asked whether or not this is the last that fans have seen of G.I. Robot, as he gave the following response:
Sean Gunn: Well, he's not just a robot. Andy, that's the great thing about him. There's some sort of spark in there. I don't know what it is or where it comes from, but when his friends and Easy Company accept him, he feels good. It's almost something confusing, like, 'What is that? What is that emotion that I'm feeling?' And then he doesn't get to feel for a long time. He feels it again with Nina. I think that there's something in there that that I don't know what it is, but that elevates into something a little bit more than a robot. And if you can tell, I'm evading your question [laughs] - I wouldn't be able to comment. You're free to speculate yourself what you might be able to do with a robot. But that's above my pay grade.
As Creature Commandos season 1 saw the growing development between Nina and G.I. Robot, Chao was also asked how the death of her new ally would affect her character going forward in the rest of the season. In of what G.I. Robot's death does to Nina, Chao stressed that viewers will see those effects on her throughout the episodes, by teasing the following:
Zoë Chao: I think she's gutted. You have a lot in store for the rest of the season. Andy, just get ready, there's a lot more coming to you. But yeah, we as an audience get to feel the heartbreak of G.I. Robot being killed through Nina too, because they've really bonded, but she's a tough cookie.
When ScreenRant spoke with Creature Commandos showrunner Dean Lorey about G.I. Robot's sudden end, the executive producer stressed that, much like many DCU fans, he is also a major fan of the character. Without revealing too many specifics, Lorey teased that the Creature Commandos audience shouldn't give up on G.I. Robot just yet:
Dean Lorey: I'm not ready to say goodbye to him either! He's my favorite character. I love G.I. Robot, and I would be brokenhearted if we didn't find a way to see more of G.I. Robot - I wouldn't give up on G.I. Robot.
What The Creature Commandos Showrunner & Cast's Comments About G.I. Robot Mean
While the Creature Commandos cast and creative team remain cryptic, death isn't always permanent in a superhero story, as there could still be ways for G.I. Robot to come back in the future. With the Creature Commandos story being set for seven episodes, at least for season 1, a significant death makes sense at this point in the season. It also sets the stage for the remaining four episodes in Creature Commandos season 1, especially with how things went down with Circe.
Even though the show is only three episodes in, it says a lot for Gunn and Creature Commandos that a new player like G.I. Robot can have an impact on the audience this early into the series' run. That is one of the key and consistent takeaways from Gunn's writing, especially with ensemble-focused stories - as seen with Guardians of the Galaxy, Peacemaker, and Creature Commandos, where the spotlight is on lesser-known comic book characters who still manage to resonate with viewers - which appears to bode well for other DC Universe movies and TV shows.
Our Take On The Creature Commandos Showrunner & Cast's Comments About G.I. Robot
Based on what Lorey, Gunn, and Chao said about the events of Creature Commandos episode 3, time will tell if other characters could be in similar danger in the weeks. With the nature of the Max show not only being an animated series but also having an R-rated setting, anything is possible for the Creature Commandos cast. Following the ending to Creature Commandos episode 3, fans will have to catch episode 4 and beyond to see what happens next.
New episodes of Creature Commandos season 1 premiere every Thursday only on Max.
Creature Commandos
- Release Date
- December 5, 2024
- Network
- Max
- Directors
- Matt Peters
Cast
The Bride (voice)
GI Robot / Weasel (voice)
WHERE TO WATCH
Creature Commandos follows the exploits of a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for perilous missions unsuitable for humans. Released in December 2024, the film explores themes of redemption and collaboration as the monstrous squad is tasked with handling threats that present dire challenges beyond human capability.
- Franchise(s)
- DC
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Creator(s)
- James Gunn
- Seasons
- 1
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