As superhero fanatics begin following John Cena's Peacemaker series on HBO Max, director and creator James Gunn has some promising news: A major character from Peacemaker will return in a DC film in the future.
On an interview with TV's Top 5 podcast, Gunn reiterated that Peacemaker takes place in the same cinematic universe as 2021's The Suicide Squad.
"It [Peacemaker] is part of the DCU, I mean they can use these characters," Gunn said. "I mean one of these characters, which people have kind of figured out, one of these characters is used in a future big DC movie that's from here. So we are connected to all of this."
Excluding Cena/Peacemaker, it's possible that Gunn could be referencing Peacemaker's best bud and utter sociopath Vigilante, played by Freddie Stroma.
Gunn also reflected on how it's unclear which characters or actors will take off in the DC extended universe, citing his work on Guardians of the Galaxy. Those movies featured relatively unknown characters in the Marvel comics universe, but popular reception helped launch them to key roles in Infinity War and Endgame.
Gunn's comments could also imply that NSA agent Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) will return in DC's Black Adam, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. With only the first three episodes available now, only time will tell.
You can check out IGN's review of Peacemaker on HBO Max for our thoughts on the first three episodes, which writer Samantha Nelson called "a goofy takedown of vigilantism while hinting at bigger and darker plots to come." You should also absolutely check out the goofy dance choreographed opening credits sequence, featuring Wig Wam's "Do You Wanna Taste It?" Or check out the history of Peacemaker in DC comics and beyond.
Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/instrument of justice for IGN.
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On an interview with TV's Top 5 podcast, Gunn reiterated that Peacemaker takes place in the same cinematic universe as 2021's The Suicide Squad.
"It [Peacemaker] is part of the DCU, I mean they can use these characters," Gunn said. "I mean one of these characters, which people have kind of figured out, one of these characters is used in a future big DC movie that's from here. So we are connected to all of this."
Excluding Cena/Peacemaker, it's possible that Gunn could be referencing Peacemaker's best bud and utter sociopath Vigilante, played by Freddie Stroma.
Gunn also reflected on how it's unclear which characters or actors will take off in the DC extended universe, citing his work on Guardians of the Galaxy. Those movies featured relatively unknown characters in the Marvel comics universe, but popular reception helped launch them to key roles in Infinity War and Endgame.
Gunn's comments could also imply that NSA agent Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) will return in DC's Black Adam, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. With only the first three episodes available now, only time will tell.
You can check out IGN's review of Peacemaker on HBO Max for our thoughts on the first three episodes, which writer Samantha Nelson called "a goofy takedown of vigilantism while hinting at bigger and darker plots to come." You should also absolutely check out the goofy dance choreographed opening credits sequence, featuring Wig Wam's "Do You Wanna Taste It?" Or check out the history of Peacemaker in DC comics and beyond.
Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/instrument of justice for IGN.
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