Robert Englund's Villainous Role in GREEN LANTERN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Revealed

By Pietro Filipponi
Published: September 30, 2010 - 9:28pm
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EXCLUSIVE: The Nightmare of Elm Street veteran has filled me in on the character he lends his voice to in the new Green Lantern cartoon series; and it's not who you may think it is.

He spent decades frightening people of all ages as Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise. Now, actor Robert Englund will be instilling fear as a villainous character in the new cartoon Green Lantern: The Animated Series. Englund released the following statement via Twitter this afternoon:

"Just finished voicing a villain for the new GREEN LANTERN series. Worked with my buddy, Spiderman Josh Keaton."

Englund isn't a stranger comic book character voice work; he portrayed Adrian Toomes/the Vulture in The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series which aired on the CW network in 2008. Josh Keaton has voiced Harry Osborn but is more known for lending his voice to the web-head himself in the same series.

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I was able to get in touch with Mr. Englund this evening to inquire about his role in the new animated series. It appears he will be voicing the evil, alien arachnid Myglom of the Spider Guild. Long time enemies to the Green Lantern Corps, the Spider Guild are a coalition of Arachnid aliens, comprised of drones who answer to a central computer control at Wombworld. They move from space sector to space sector, always searching for new worlds to occupy. The extend of the Guild's role in the new cartoon has yet to be explained.

Green Lantern: The Animated Series will give audiences an in-depth view of the rich mythology surrounding the Guardians of the Universe, the Green Lantern Corps and the War of Light. The series is scheduled to air in the fall of 2011.

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Robert Englund is a great voice for villains. He knows how to add the extra creepiness and evil to his voice. Liked him as the Riddler in The Batman.

Submitted by InstigatorGIRL on September 30, 2010 - 5:18pm.

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Nice. Glad they're tapping into longstanding villains for this, sounds very promising.

Submitted by Interesting John on September 30, 2010 - 5:19pm.

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Interesting John wrote:

Nice. Glad they're tapping into longstanding villains for this, sounds very promising.

Seconded.

Submitted by Upupandaway on September 30, 2010 - 5:23pm.

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I was hoping for Atrocitus or Sinestro as the villain but whatever. Who the hell is Myglom???? Confused Confused

Submitted by greenlanternfury on September 30, 2010 - 5:23pm.

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Atrocitus is the most badass name ever created.

If I were cool and had a band - it would be named that. And we would be F-ing amazing.

Submitted by Keven on September 30, 2010 - 5:45pm.

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greenlanternfury wrote:

I was hoping for Atrocitus or Sinestro as the villain but whatever. Who the hell is Myglom???? Confused :~

I wouldn't imagine that Atrocitus and Sinestro won't appear just because the Spider Guild is going to make an appearance Wink

Submitted by Interesting John on September 30, 2010 - 5:58pm.

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Spider Guild

One of the first Green Lantern Corps members to encounter the Spider Guild was the equine Brin. Brin attempted to use reason to convince the Spider Guild to turn back their invasion fleet, but when this failed he summoned his brethren in the Green Lantern Corps. Where Brin failed, the other Corps members succeeded in repelling them.

The Spider Guild would not go away forever though, and it wasn't long before other champions of freedom would have to deal with them. The Guild made a steadfast sweep across the Vega star system first taking the planet Aello and continuing on their attack pattern until they occupied Euphorix and then Okaara.

Submitted by RodSVilaca on September 30, 2010 - 6:04pm.

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Pietro:
you're the man. This is sick news!

It seems like this will follow the same style as BTAS and STAS. Does anyone know if the animation will the in the JLA/BTAS/STAS style? Or will it be something new, like the new Young Justice cartoon?

Submitted by Superman7 on September 30, 2010 - 6:44pm.

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My guess is something new, since it's all CG.

Submitted by Interesting John on September 30, 2010 - 6:45pm.

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Awesome! They're really trying to convey the whole GL mythology. This is gonna be a spectacular show.

Submitted by Samaritan on September 30, 2010 - 9:37pm.

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greenlanternfury wrote:

I was hoping for Atrocitus or Sinestro as the villain but whatever. Who the hell is Myglom???? Confused :~

Facepalm.

Submitted by Alex on September 30, 2010 - 11:45pm.

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My guess is something new, since it's all CG.

I bet is something between Disney Animation's IRON MAN and Lucasfilm Animation's THE CLONE WARS. Mr Green

Submitted by RodSVilaca on October 1, 2010 - 7:05am.

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So happy they're bringing the Spider Guild into the series!! I wonder if that means there will be some focus or at least inclusion of Graf Toren!!
If I recall Geoff Johns correctly, I believe the animation of the series will be more along the lines of Bruce Timms style but animated in CGI like Clone Wars..

Submitted by GLFanboy on October 1, 2010 - 7:24am.

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Anyone else looking forward to this just as much as the movie? Or is it just me?

Submitted by GLFanboy on October 1, 2010 - 7:32am.

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GLFanboy wrote:

Anyone else looking forward to this just as much as the movie? Or is it just me?

ME! This will be weekly goodness to help tide me over till the movie Big Grin

Submitted by Pietro Filipponi on October 1, 2010 - 7:41am.

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Exactly!! Unfortunately it won't be out till after the movie but still!! I know what you're saying and I totally agree! Plus this will surely integrate more of the comics and the mythology than is possible in a movie or even a trilogy of movies!

Submitted by GLFanboy on October 1, 2010 - 7:53am.

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I really hope they don't use the "Bruce Timm" style animation, I've never really been a fan of his odd style. Besides, they haven't done anything in that style lately at all.

Submitted by Interesting John on October 1, 2010 - 8:35am.

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That's just crazy talk. lol

Submitted by GLFanboy on October 1, 2010 - 1:32pm.

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Then I'm quite mad Wink

Submitted by Interesting John on October 1, 2010 - 2:09pm.

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I think what made BTAS and STAS amazing was fantastic writing by greats like Paul Dini, great voice acting, and an amazing sense of tone.

Submitted by Upupandaway on October 1, 2010 - 7:14pm.