Granny Goodness, Captain Cold and Booster Gold: 8 DC Characters Who Should Make Their DCU Debut on TV
Television’s expanding role
The DCU has made progress in cinemas with Superman and Clayface, while Creature Commandos and Lanterns have also earned critical praise. The article argues the television projects have performed as well as, or better than, the films.
Those series have introduced characters such as Clayface, John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre, and Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler. With more television projects planned, the DCU has room to bring additional comic-book figures to audiences.
Granny Goodness and Apokolips
Granny Goodness is a key figure in Mister Miracle stories and appeared in Young Justice, where Deborah Strang played her. The DCU’s Mister Miracle is set to feature Josh Hutcherson in the title role.
A skilled brainwasher and recruiter for Apokolips’ military forces, Granny is closely connected to Darkseid. Since Darkseid is expected to appear in Mister Miracle, the article says her presence would make sense alongside him.
Flash foes for Jimmy Olsen
The People v. Gorilla Grodd is set to follow reporter Jimmy Olsen, played by Skyler Gisondo, as he investigates the murder of Grodd’s father. Grodd is wrongly convicted in the case.
Weather Wizard has been the subject of a major rumor about the show. The article also proposes Captain Cold, describing the Cold Gun-wielding villain as one of the Flash’s most recognizable enemies and a fitting addition to the investigation.
Blue Beetle’s wider connections
Jaime Reyes, played by Xolo Maridueña, is being developed for an animated series, while the Blue Beetle film’s place in DCU continuity remains unconfirmed. The article suggests this leaves room for Ted Kord, Jaime’s predecessor, to appear in the new story.
Ted is a gadget-based hero, unlike Jaime, whose powers come from the Scarab. The article describes Ted as funny and relatable, and says his inclusion could also help introduce Booster Gold, a character with ties to both Ted and Jaime. It also suggests Shayne Topp for the role of Booster Gold.
Key points
- The article argues that DCU television could introduce characters tied to several upcoming projects.
- Granny Goodness is proposed as a companion figure to Darkseid in Mister Miracle.
- Captain Cold is suggested as another Flash villain for The People v. Gorilla Grodd.
- Ted Kord and Booster Gold are proposed for the Blue Beetle animated series.