Overview
- John Cena was summoned during final wardrobe fittings for Peacemaker Season 2 and filmed a surprise talk-show sequence to taunt the Man of Steel in Superman.
- James Gunn requested the cameo to reinforce his unified DC universe strategy while overseeing Peacemaker’s creative development.
- Peacemaker Season 2 will launch on HBO Max August 21 with eight episodes penned by Gunn and three directed by him, including the season opener.
- Returning series regulars Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee will rejoin Cena, and Michael Rooker debuts as Red St. Wild.
- The new season uses the Quantum Unfolding Chamber multiverse device to reconcile past DCEU events with Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe continuity.