Robot (Sean Gunn), and others.
FRANK GRILLO: You know what?
Sly has been on my bucket list.
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He was an influence on me becoming an actor, and then we became pals beforeTulsa King.
And it looks like we’re going to go do Season 3.
I watch the show.
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GRILLO: And it gets really good.
The show goes from a little comic-y and funny to real serious towards the end.
Which one turned out way better than you expected?
GRILLO: I’ll tell you which one.
It’s the one that’s coming out in theaters in December.
This movie is now in 2,200 theaters.
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This was a $10 million movie.
It’s as good as it can possibly be for that genre with practical wolves.
So, I’m looking forward to that.
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Is Frank Grillo the Nick Fury of the DCU?
This is a juicy role for the new DC, what you landed.
So, whatever capacity that is, I want in.
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And he has been a man of his word tenfold with this character.
I couldn’t be more grateful and excited to be a part of this world.
You’re inCreature Commandos, you’re inSuperman, you’re inPeacemaker.
Do you get a little bit of a vibe like that?
GRILLO: I’ll go a step further.
I get a little bit of a Sam Jackson vibe.
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I mean, you never know.
It’s kind of endless.
What was it like reading the scripts forCreature Commandosfor the first time?
I’ve seen the first five episodes and it struck me that it gets better as it goes.
It’s really funny, there’s some sick and twisted shit, and it’s also heartbreaking.
I wish I could send you the texts that I sent them because I read lots of scripts.
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My thoughts were exactly yours.
I was blown away.
I wish I could send you the texts.
I must have sent them a half-dozen texts, going, Guys.
Fellas… Gunn, this is brilliant.
I think it’s brilliant.
For what it is, it is brilliant.
I’ve come to learn that he is breathing very thin air.
He’s an outlier.
I mean, James Gunn is a brilliant writer, and he’s so much fun to work with.
I read his words, and I’m like, I don’t need to change any of this.
And he goes, Hmm, try it and let me know.
He knows exactly what he’s doing.
I am a big fan of his writing and his work.
Which episode of the seven is your favorite?
GRILLO: I think [Episode] 5 is probably my favorite.
Yeah, Episode 5 is very good.
GRILLO: But then the last one’s great.
The last one’s really great, too.
Are you ready to enter the DCU?
But inWhat If…?you weren’t asked to do this.
[Laughs]
GRILLO: No.
What is it like for you doing the recording for this?
Because it’s pretty dirty.
So he starts watching, and he goes, What’s this?
And I go, Oh, I might be having sex.
He goes, No!
I go, It’s a cartoon.
He goes, No, it’s your voice!
I can’t listen to this.
And he freaked out, and he left the room.
Then he met Maria at Comic-Con, and he was completely embarrassed, as if I really had sex.
[Laughs] But it’s pretty R-rated.
Oh, it’s very R-rated.
I was pleasantly surprised at the level of violence with G.I.
Robot and some of the things that he does.
I think fans are really going to enjoy it.
GRILLO: I hope so.
It’s really so original.
This is just a welcome addition.
GRILLO: Thanks, brother.
You get to be a part of that.
Because John’s a big dude.
GRILLO: I’ve always fought guys bigger than me, but he’s a big dude.
He is a big dude.We do get into it I’m not going to give anything away.
Sure, I want to re-emphasize, I’ve sat next to John, talking to him… GRILLO: He’s a big guy.
He could crush most people with his pinky.
GRILLO: He’s a strong guy.
I mean, he’s built like a giant linebacker in the NFL.
He is a big dude.
Couldn’t be a nicer man.
Hes really intelligent, a real intelligent guym and a hell of an actor.
He is so smart and just a really nice person.
I think that’s one of the reasons the show was such a hit was that opening dance number.
I know that they recorded a new Season 2 dance number…
GRILLO: Not yet!
Oh, I was going to ask you.
Have you been rehearsing?
What was that like?
We got some great moves to show the world.
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GRILLO: No, I’m good at that.
I love to dance.
I love to be foolish, in case you haven’t noticed.
I really can’t wait, and I’m also so curious what James picked as the song.
My most anticipated film of next year isSuperman.
I’ve been waiting and waiting for DC to make another Superman.
I’m over the moon that it’s James Gunn.
What the hell was it like getting to step on set in a Superman movie?
Because I know you must love the character like I love the character.
GRILLO: I do.
I wasn’t a superhero kid.
Those are the two superheroes I grew up with.
I think it’s gonna bethemovie.
What is Rick like inPeacemaker, what is he like inSuperman?
Is he more morally gray in one or the other?
GRILLO: It’s a good question.
Because for me, I’d lose my shit.
I can’t imagine what that’s like as an actor.
Listen, I’ve been on set with all of the superheroes.
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Believe me, I know.
I felt like an 8-year-old boy.
So, if that’s any indication…
I don’t know what the future is for Rick in the DC Universe.
Has James told you?
I don’t even know if he survivedSuperman.
GRILLO: No, he has not done any of that.
I mean, we’ve just gone fromCreaturetoSuperman.
I don’t know how the guy does it.
I mean, he must have 48 hours in a day.
Then now onPeacemaker, which he’s directing the last two episodes.
I mean,Rick isn’t dead.
You know what I mean?
But it’s been a gift.
It’s been just amazing to be in this situation and to be around so much high-level talent.
It’s just beautifully refreshing,andit’s like being around your family.
It’s really easy to be here, which I really appreciate it.
Creature Commandoswill be available to stream on HBO Max beginning with Episodes 1 and 2 on December 5.
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