Constantine Animated Universe
The Constantine Animated Universe[1] is a name given by writer Peter Girardi referring to a series of animated material based on the DC Comics character John Constantine.
Development
In January 2017, The CW announced an animated series based on the character John Constantine produced by Greg Berlanti and written by J.M. DeMatteis. Matt Ryan, who recently returned as the character in the fourth season of the live-action series Arrow, was set to voice the character.[2] Around the same time, an animated film based on Justice League Dark was released on January 24 on digital and on February 7, 2017 on DVD and Blu-Ray in which Ryan also reprised his role as Constantine.[3] The animated series, titled Constantine: City of Demons, was released as a five part episode on the CW Seed on March 24, 2018.[4] However, DeMatteis revealed that seven more episodes are in development.[5] Instead, the series was compiled into a digital film released on October 9, 2018[6] then later as a two-part episode on January 19, 2019.[7] DeMatteis later confirmed that the series is set in the same franchise as the 2017 film Justice League Dark.[8]
Films
| Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) | Writer(s) | Story by | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice League Dark | January 24, 2017 | Jay Oliva | Ernie Altbacker | J. M. DeMatteis and Ernie Altbacker | James Tucker |
| Justice League Dark: Apokolips War | May 5, 2020 | Matt Peters Christina Sotta |
Mairghread Scott | Christina Sotta Ernie Altbacker |
Justice League Dark (2017)
A series of supernatural threats occur grabbing the attention of the Justice League who seek John Constantine to combat the threat conducted by Doctor Destiny.
Matt Ryan reprises his role as John Constantine from previous media. Additional cast include Jason O'Mara as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Jerry O'Connell as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman, Rosario Dawson as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman, Roger Cross as John Stewart / Green Lantern, Camilla Luddington as Zatanna Zatara, Nicholas Turturro as Boston Brand / Deadman, Ray Chase as Jason Blood / Etrigan the Demon, Roger Cross as Dr. Alec Holland / Swamp Thing, Colleen Villard as Black Orchid, JB Blanc as Merlin and Abnegazar, Jeffrey Vincent Parise as Rath, Fred Tatasciore as Ghast, Enrico Colantoni as Felix Faust, Jeremy Davies as Ritchie Simpson, Alfred Molina as and Doctor Destiny.[9]
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)
The Constantine, Zatanna, and the Justice League team up with the Teen Titans and Suicide Squad in one final battle against Darkseid, who has successfully taken over Earth.
Ryan reprises his role as Constantine from previous as other DC Animated Movie Universe voice actors return to reprise their roles as well. The film concludes a five-film story arc based on the New 52 storyline the "Darkseid War", written by Geoff Johns, that began with the DCAMU film Justice League: War, and revisited in The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen.
Series
| Series | Episodes | Release date | Director(s) | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constantine: City of Demons | 5 | March 24, 2018 | Dough Murphy | J.M. DeMatteis | Butch Lukic | CW Seed |
Constantine: City of Demons (2018)
An old friend of John Constantine's - Chas Chandler; whom he hasn't seen in a decade, requests Constantine's help in saving his daughter Trish from a demonic entity trapped within her.
Ryan voices Constantine along with additional voice actors including Laura Bailey as Asa the Healer / Nightmare Nurse and Trish, Emily O'Brien as Renee Chandler, Rachel Kimsey as The Queen of Angels Angela, Robin Atkin Downes as Nergal, Jim Meskimen as Beroul, Cheleb, and Quedbas, Kevin Michael Richardson as Mahonin and Rick D. Wasserman as Mictlantecuhtli.[10] The film is loosely based on All His Engines, written by Mike Carey.
Reception
References
- ↑ Anderson, Jenna (March 26, 2018). "How Does 'Constantine: City of Demons' Factor Into the Arrowverse?". comicbook.com. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ↑ Schwartz, Terri (January 9, 2017). "Constantine Is Back With Matt Ryan as a CW Seed Animated Series". IGN. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ↑ Trumbore, David (February 14, 2017). "'Justice League Dark' Earns Its R Rating and "Dark" Descriptor as One of DC's Best". Collider. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ↑ Scheeden, Jesse (October 10, 2018). "Constantine: City of Demons Review". IGN. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ↑ DeMatteis, J.M. (March 27, 2018). "By the way: You can watch the first five episodes of CONSTANTINE: CITY OF DEMONS right here: http://cwseed.com/shows/constantine-city-of-demons/episode-one/?play=558e7c11-16e0-453e-bffe-13e15cf2c52d This is just the beginning. There are seven more episodes to go!". Retrieved September 4, 2020 – via Twitter. External link in
|title=(help) - ↑ Outlaw, Kofi (July 31, 2018). "'Constantine: City of Demons' Movie Trailer Released". comicbook.com. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ↑ "Constantine: City of Demons Part Two Trailer CW Seed". January 17, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2020 – via YouTube.
- ↑ DeMatteis, J.M. (March 29, 2018). "Not a continuation of the series. It IS in the same universe as the JL DARK movie and I guess time will tell if it's in the Arrowverse!". Retrieved September 4, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Vejvoda, Jim (May 3, 2017). "Justice League Dark: Trailer Debut for R-Rated DC Animated Movie". IGN. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ↑ Trumbore, Dave (August 1, 2018). "New Trailer for 'Constantine: City of Demons' Heralds the Animated Movie's Blu-ray Arrival". Collider. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
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