In celebration of its Digital release today, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has released a new clip from the previously announced Justice Society: World War II, a new entry to the DC Animated Movies line also heading to 4K UHD & Blu-Ray on May 11, 2021. In this story, The Flash speeds into the middle of an epic battle between Golden Age DC Super Heroes and Nazis.
This comes in conjunction with an interview with star Stana Katic who provides the voice of Wonder Woman in this newest feature. Katic is best known for her lead roles on Castle, Absentia and A Call To Spy. She made her DC Universe Movies debut in 2013 as Lois Lane in Superman: Unbound (2013). She also was featured as the voice of Talia al Ghul in the 2011 videogame, Batman: Arkham City. In this interview, Katic discusses Wonder Woman’s specific role in the film; the story’s notable balance of action, romance and humor; and the characteristics and motivations Katic most loves about Wonder Woman.
Matthew Mercer, who provides the voice of Hourman, also sat down for an all-new interview about Hourman’s unique powers, his place within the dynamic of the Justice Society of America and within the plot itself, and his personal appreciation for Hourman’s specific characteristics and background.
A highly-regarded voice actor for the better part of three decades, Mercer is known for his work across anime, videogames and traditional animation. While his fans have gravitated to his recent success as the Dungeon Master in the phenomenon that is Critical Role, Mercer’s resume includes such performances as Tygra in Thundercats, Leon S. Kennedy in the Resident Evil franchise, Superman in DC Super Friends (2015) and Jotaro Kujo in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. After supporting roles in Justice League: War and Batman: Bad Blood, Mercer elevates to a DC Universe Movies featured voice as Hourman in Justice Society: World War II.
And finally Omid Abtahi, who provides the voice of Hawkman, sat down to discuss the opportunity to play a super hero of Middle Eastern descent, his appreciation for the depth of the characterizations in Justice Society: World War II’s script, and his need for performing in productions appropriate for his young son to experience.
Abtahi is currently commanding the fanboy scene with featured roles in The Mandalorian and American Gods, complementing his notable past roles in Argo, Better Call Saul and Damien, as well as voice performances in the World of Warcraft and Call of Duty videogame franchises. Justice Society: World War II represents his DC Universe Movies debut.
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Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies.
