Frank Grillo spent some time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe playing Brock Rumlow, a.k.a. Crossbones, but it’s safe to say that his upcoming turn as Rick Flag Sr. in the new DC Universe franchise will give him a lot more to do.

James Gunn has shared some new details about Frank Grillo’s DCU character Rick Flag Sr. Grillo has been tapped to play Rick Flag Sr. in Gunn and Safran’s forthcoming DCU. The character, who is the father of Rick Flag (previously played by Joel Kinnaman in the DCEU Suicide Squad movies,

As the new DC universe of movies and shows kicks off from studio co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran , viewers can expect one character who will flow throughout the first few projects, and that’s actor Frank Grillo’s Rick Flag Sr.

In a recent interview, James Gunn teased Frank Grillo's role of Rick Flag Sr. and his impact in the DC Universe.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Superman director James Gunn has confirmed that Frank Grillo will make his live-action debut as Rick Flag Sr. in the upcoming DCU

They haven’t had anyone like that since. It’s not just about having a hero or name actor show up repeatedly. The smaller roles are what make universes feel real and lived in. Even if they have a line or two,

Joel Kinnaman wants DC Comics fans to believe he will not reprise his role as Rick Flag Jr. in HBO’s Peacemaker. Kinnaman first appeared in the DCEU film Suicide Squad in 2016 and reprised his role in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad in 2021.

As the new universe of DC movies and shows kicks off this year from studio co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran, viewers should expect one constant on screen across the first few projects: Frank Grillo.

DC Studios co-head James Gunn professes that Creature Commandos star Frank Grillo is good at both comedy and drama as Rick Flag Sr.