Doom Patrol (TV series)

Doom Patrol
Genre
Created by Jeremy Carver
Based on
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Executive producer(s)
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Original network DC Universe
Chronology
Related shows Titans

Doom Patrol is an upcoming American superhero drama web television series based on the DC Comics superhero team Doom Patrol created by Arnold Drake, Bob Haney, and Bruno Premiani that is set to premiere in 2019 on DC Universe. It is a spin-off of Titans. Filming began in Georgia in late August 2018.

Premise

Set after the events of Titans, the Doom Patrol – consisting of Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Woman, and Crazy Jane, and led by Dr. Niles Caulder / Chief – receive a mission from Cyborg that they cannot ignore and will change their lives.[1]

Cast and characters

  • April Bowlby as Rita Farr / Elasti-Woman: A member of the Doom Patrol and former actress, who developed the power to shrink and grow after being exposed to a toxic gas.[2]
  • Diane Guerrero as Crazy Jane: A member of the Doom Patrol with 64 distinct personalities that produce a different super power.[3]
  • Joivan Wade as Victor Stone / Cyborg: A half-human, half-machine superhero struggling with his duality, that calls the Doom Patrol into action.[4]
  • Brendan Fraser and Riley Shanahan as Cliff Steele / Robotman: A member of the Doom Patrol and former car racer, whose brain was transplanted into a robotic body after an accident destroyed his body. Fraser voices the character and appears as Steele in flashbacks, while Shanahan physically portrays Robotman.[5]
  • Alan Tudyk as Eric Morden / Mr. Nobody: A living shadow able to drain the sanity of others after being experimented by ex-Nazis in post-war Paraguay.[6]
  • Timothy Dalton as Niles Caulder / Chief: The leader of the Doom Patrol who is a lead doctor in medical science, who specializes in finding those in need who are "on the edge of death in need of a miracle".[7]
  • Matt Bomer and Matthew Zuk as Larry Trainor / Negative Man: A member of the Doom Patrol and former pilot, who crashed into negative energy and is now wrapped in bandages from head to toe. Bomer voices the character and appears as Trainor in flashbacks, while Zuk physically portrays Negative Man.[8]

Production

Development

On February 10, 2018, Titans co-creator and executive producer Geoff Johns revealed that the fifth episode of the series, titled "Doom Patrol" and written by himself, would introduce the Doom Patrol team.[9] On May 14, 2018, it was announced that DC Universe had given a spin-off of Titans, featuring the Doom Patrol characters, a series order for a first season consisting of thirteen episodes and set to premiere in 2019. Jeremy Carver is expected to write the series and executive produce alongside Johns, Greg Berlanti, and Sarah Schechter. Production companies involved with the series are set to include Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.[1][10][11]

Casting

In February 2018, it was announced that various actors had been cast as members of Doom Patrol for guest appearances in Titans, with the potential to recur, including Bruno Bichir as Niles Caulder / Chief,[12] April Bowlby as Rita Farr / Elasti-Woman,[13][2] Jake Michaels as Cliff Steele / Robotman,[14] and Dwain Murphy as Larry Trainor / Negative Man.[15]

In July 2018, it was announced that Bowlby would star in Doom Patrol, reprising her role from Titans, and that Diane Guerrero had been cast as Crazy Jane.[2][3] In August 2018, Joivan Wade was cast as Victor Stone / Cyborg,[4] Alan Tudyk was cast as Eric Morden / Mr. Nobody,[6] and Brendan Fraser and Riley Shanahan were cast to replace Michaels as Cliff Steele / Robotman, with Fraser voicing the character and appearing as Steele in flashbacks, while Shanahan physically portrays Robotman.[5] The next month, Timothy Dalton was cast as Niles Caulder / Chief, replacing Bichir,[7] and in October 2018, Matt Bomer and Matthew Zuk were cast to replace Murphy as Larry Trainor / Negative Man. Similarly to Robotman, Trainor is voiced and portrayed by Bomer in flashbacks, with Zuk physically portraying Negative Man.[8]

Filming

Principal photography for the series began on August 30, 2018 in, Olde Town Conyers, Georgia.[16] Filming continued in Georgia throughout September 2018, in Lawrenceville and at Briarcliff Mansion.[17]

Release

Doom Patrol has tentatively been scheduled by DC Universe to be released from mid-February 2019 to late May 2019.[18]

References

  1. 1 2 Petski, Denise (May 14, 2018). "'Doom Patrol' Live-Action Drama Series From Greg Berlanti Greenlighted By DC Universe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 Andreeva, Nellie (July 13, 2018). "'Doom Patrol': April Bowlby To Play Elasti-Woman In DC Universe Live-Action Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Otterson, Joe (July 30, 2018). "'Orange Is the New Black' Star Diane Guerrero Joins 'Doom Patrol' Series at DC Universe". Variety. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  4. 1 2 Petski, Denise (August 9, 2018). "'Doom Patrol': Joivan Wade To Star as Cyborg In DC Universe Live-Action Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  5. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (August 21, 2018). "'Doom Patrol': Brendan Fraser To Star As Robotman In DC Universe TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (August 31, 2018). "'Doom Patrol': Alan Tudyk Cast As Mr. Nobody In DC Universe TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  7. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (September 5, 2018). "'Doom Patrol': Timothy Dalton To Star As The Chief In DC Universe TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (October 3, 2018). "'Doom Patrol': Matt Bomer To Star As Negative Man In DC Universe TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  9. ↑ Romano, Nick (February 10, 2018). "Titans producer confirms The Doom Patrol for live-action series". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  10. ↑ Otterson, Joe (May 14, 2018). "DC Universe Orders Live-Action 'Doom Patrol' Series With Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns Producing". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  11. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (May 14, 2018). "'Doom Patrol' Live-Action Series From Greg Berlanti Set at DC Digital Service". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  12. ↑ Petski, Denise (February 15, 2018). "Titans: Bruno Bichir Cast As The Chief In DC Live-Action Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
  13. ↑ Abrams, Natalie (February 20, 2018). "Titans casts Drop Dead Diva star as Elasti-Girl". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 21, 2018.
  14. ↑ Burlingame, Russ (February 22, 2018). "Titans Casts the Doom Patrol's Robotman". Comicbook.com. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
  15. ↑ Cecchini, Mike (February 28, 2018). "Titans TV Series Doom Patrol Adds Negative Man (Exclusive)". Den of Geek. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  16. ↑ Standford, Larry (August 31, 2018). "Filming returns to Olde Town with 'Doom Patrol'". The Rockdale Citizen. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  17. ↑ Walljasper, Matt (September 27, 2018). "What's filming in Atlanta now? Sextuplets, Doom Patrol, Avengers 4 (again), and more". Atlanta. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  18. ↑ Ridgely, Charlie (October 4, 2018). "DC Universe Originals Release Schedule Revealed". Comicbook.com. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
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