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Henry Cavill may be out from James Gunn’s DCU, but hisThe Witcherco-star Anya Chalotra is the latest actress to join a DCU project. Chalotra will play Circe in the Max animated seriesCreature Commandos. While there were rumors about her role in the series, Gunn has now officially confirmed that she is part of the voice cast of the animated series.
While Gunn is busy working on DCU’s first filmSuperman: Legacy, the TV side of DC Studios is set to begin withCreature Commandos. The series will be the first project to be released in the DCU continuity and is considered an“aperitif”before theSupermanfilm in 2025.
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Anya Chalotra Cast In A Villain Role InCreature Commandos
Anya Chalotrarose to prominence with her role as Yennefer of Vengerberg inThe Witcher, alongside former Superman actorHenry Cavill. Apart from that, Chalotra is also known for her voice role in the animated seriesSherwood. Earlier, reports emerged that Chalotra joined the cast of DCU’s animated series,Creature Commandos. The X page, @bestofanyac, shared a screenshot of Chalotra’s alleged CV page as the source for these reports.
Wow! I had no idea this would blow up I was just excited to share a new role for Anya 😅 for those asking about the source is where we always get them: Anya’s official CV on Spotlight. While I don’t like sharing her CV page like that, I can show a screenshot of where the info is.https://t.co/SV03ACIkltpic.twitter.com/MXOQ4gx2uq
— best of anya chalotra (@bestofanyac)June 26, 2025
Now,James Gunnhas confirmed on Threads that theWanderlustactress is indeed voicing a role in the animated series. When asked about her role in the series, Gunn shared that all series regulars, including Chalotra, were announced for the project. Interestingly, the cast announcements made in April 2023 didn’t feature Chalotra’s name. TheGuardians of the Galaxydirector wrote on Threads:
Chalotra will be playing the villain role of Circe in the seven-episode series. In the DC Comics, Circe is best known as the iconic villain to Diana Prince / Wonder Woman. The character is a wicked sorceress and has made a few appearances in DC animated projects over the years.
Creature Commandosis not Anya Chalotra’s only upcoming voice project. She is set to voice the role of Lucilia inZack Snyder’s animated series,Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas. Chalotra is also rumored to play Gazelle in another animated series based on theNEW-GENsuperhero comic book.
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What Is James Gunn’sCreature CommandosAbout?
After taking over DC Studios as co-CEO, James Gunn began writing the first television series for DCU.Creature Commandosis a black ops team of monsters assembled by Amanda Waller, voiced byViola Davis. In the comic books, they were a group of oddly powered characters who fought Nazis during World War II. The series will share continuity with DCU’s Chapter One:Gods and Monsters.
The ensemble cast includes Frank Grillo, Indira Varma, Zoë Chao, Alan Tudyk, David Harbour, and Sean Gunn. They will play the monster characters in the series, Rick Flag Sr., Bride of Frankenstein, Nina Mazursky, Doctor Phosphorus, Eric Frankenstein, G.I. Robot, and Weasel. While announcing the slate in 2023,Peter SafrancalledCreature CommandosandWallerthe“aperitif”before the release of Superman: Legacy on August 19, 2025 (via Variety).
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While fans are excited to see Anya Chalotra’s voice role in the series, they also eagerly anticipate her return in Season 4 ofThe Witcheron Netflix.
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