Following the release of Superman/Batman: Public Enemies in two weeks, the next DC Comics animated movie will be Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths. We previously learned of the title but now we know the details of the story, cast and crew.
First up, the plot revolves around a ‘good’ Lex Luthor appearing from an alternate universe to recruit the Justice League to battle the Crime Syndicate on his Earth. The Crime Syndicate is an evil reflection of the Justice League, with members sharing similar powers and histories to the heroes. A war between the Justice League and Crime Syndicate engulfs both worlds while a plot by Owlman (Batman’s evil counterpart) may jeopardize existence itself.
A few voice actors have been announced with Mark Harmon playing Superman, William Baldwin as Batman, Bruce Davison as the president, James Woods as Owlman, Gina Torres as Super Woman and Chris Noth as Lex Luthor. Dwayne McDuffie (of many Justice League and Justice League Unlimited episodes) wrote the script while Lauren Montgomery (Wonder Woman, Green Lantern: First Flight) and Sam Liu (Superman/Batman: Public Enemies) are jointly directing.
The permanent members of the Crime Syndicate include Ultraman, Owlman, Super Woman, Johnny Quick and Power Ring, and since all of their counterparts have been cast or seen in the pictures, expect to see all of them in the film. Obviously Owlman and Super Woman are truly confirmed. I’d expect to see White Martian show up too, since the first pic features Martian Manhunter.
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths is due for release on DVD and Blu-ray in spring 2010. Until then, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is due on September 29th.
