She was the first person ever cast in the DCU.

Bakalova also attended the NYCC panel, reflecting on playingCosmo the Space Dog in Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3before joining Gunn’s new DCU.

James Gunn, DC characters

She shared her excitement to work with"an incredibly talented writer, director, [and] leader.

I’m never going to see him again.'

And then, one day, I got a message [from Gunn].

Maria Bakalova

‘I’m writing something, thinking of you.

Look out for it.’

And I was like, ‘What?

Princess Rostovic in Creature Commandos

Is it really going to happen?’

And then it happened.

It’s an original character that he developed and I’m humbled and honored to play it.

James Gunn Announces Casting of Batman Villain Actor In New DCU

It’s interesting."

What To Expect From Creature Commandos?

Creature Commandoswill debut on Max on December 5.

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