Kingdom Come

***Kingdom Come*** is a 2034 limited series based on the DC Comics mini-series of the same name. It is the seventh mini-series of the DCEU and the first mini-series produced after the set 5-Phase plan dubbed Post-Justice League V. It premiered on October 7, 2034 and ended on October 28, 2034.

## Plot Summary

This mini-series is about Superman coming out of retirement and assembling a team of older heroes who try to contain the newer vigilantes, who are more violent than their Silver Age counterparts. With this, the two sides are in an embroiled conflict, while Lex Luthor tries to foil both sides, and Bruce Wayne realizing he must put a stop to this conflict as well, forming his own team of heroes.

## Cast

* James Cromwell as Norman McCay
* Liam Neeson as The Spectre
* Jon Hamm as Superman/Kal-El
* Lucy Lawless as Wonder Woman/Diana
* Clint Eastwood as Wesley Dodds
* Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne
* John Wesley Shipp as The Flash/Wally West
* Ed Harris as Green Lantern/Alan Scott
* Edgar Ramirez as Hawkman
* Kim Basinger as Dinah Lance
* Jeff Bridges as Oliver Queen
* Gabriel Macht as Captain Comet/Adam Blake
* Terry O'Quinn as Scott Free
* Famke Janssen as Big Barda
* Lynda Carter as Donna Troy
* Brooke Ence as Power Woman/Kara Zor-L
* Chris O'Donnell as Red Robin/Dick Grayson
* Liam Cunningham as Lord Orin
* Iain Glen as Orion
* Nathan Fillion as Captain Marvel/Billy Batson
* John Malkovich as Edward Nigma
* Finn Wittrock as Ibn au Xu'ffasch
* Clancy Brown as Lex Luthor
* Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle
* Bryan Cranston as J'onn J'onzz

## List of Episodes

 2
 3
 4

## Reception

*Kingdom Come* received universal acclaim from critics and audiences. "I think it's safe to say to call Vince Gilligan a genius because he perfectly adapted one of, if not the greatest DC Comics story of all time." Many praised the performances, story, themes, cinematography, writing, direction, and action. However, some stated that the effects were hit and miss, but not very noticeable despite this.

## Trivia

* Vince Gilligan felt very honored when he was chosen to helm the project, and felt he needed to do it as accurately as possible, as he was very scared to delve from the source material, due to the immense love for the story. He demanded he work closely with Alex Ross and Mark Waid in order to create the perfect vision for the mini-series. While working with them, they calmed his nerves and stated that he couldn't possibly do the original comic justice no matter what way he did it due to the comics fandom being a "powerhouse to be reckoned with". He decided to ultimately do what he felt was right, as well as adapt the comic as much as he possibly could. Gilligan stated he was under the most stress in his entire career while working on the series.
* Gilligan wanted to honor as many older actors for certain roles as much as possible, so, Tim Daly, Dean Cain, and Brandon Routh were considered for Superman. However, all turned it down stating that they would prefer to see a new actor in the role, in which Jon Hamm was cast.
* During the epilogue, when Clark, Diana, and Bruce are at Planet Krypton, Bruce orders his steak to be medium rare, contrary to his comic counterpart who ordered it well done. During a satirical interview, Gilligan was asked about this and he stated that he "couldn't imagine Batman, the Dark Knight, the World's Greatest Detective, ordering something as disgusting as a well done steak".