DC fans, grab your capes! Peacemaker, reprised by John Cena, is back in action in the DC Universe. Recently, Cena was captured sighting on the set of this new Superman project. In addition, the buzz related to the crossover is highly electrifying. Let’s dive into what’s happening behind the scenes and what it means for our favorite anti-hero in the future.
John Cena‘s scenes were shot on the Superman set to represent the mouthy, bold Peacemaker. It sent waves of excitement and theorizing amongst fans. What may this entail for the DC Universe? Is Peacemaker teaming up with Superman, or are they on a collision course? Whatever it be, there are so many possibilities!
John Cena’s Peacemaker has been spotted on the set of SUPERMAN! PIC.TWITTER.COM/80SZHL20BT
— Gotham Chief (@GothamChief) JUNE 25, 2024
James Gunn alone is at the helm of both projects—the Peacemaker series and the new Superman. He has explicitly stated that work on these two projects will be done concurrently. Here comes the ambitious plan: the Peacemaker and Superman worlds will crash into each other in exciting ways. But, with Gunn at the helm and his vision for an interlinked DC Universe running on all cylinders, fans salivate over how the events of one will feed into another.
Peacemaker Season 2 is officially underway, having commenced shooting at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The second season brings more to the fore regarding Peacemaker’s development: how he changed, and his interactions with other classic DC characters. We will soon see Vigilante return, together with A.R.G.U.S. Director Harcourt, Economos—that dynamic fleshed out the alternately unevenly nuanced plot.
After a photo surfaced of someone in dark goggles and a uniform featuring a U-shaped logo from the Superman set, theories about the new character have gone wild. It’s considered an amalgamation between Ultraman, Doomsday, Bizarro, or even an easter egg toward Black Noir in The Boys—all this intrigue with the character sure tacks some excitement to this now-crossover event.
Well, John Cena’s seriousness towards Peacemaker is already crystal clear. We’ve seen from the new social media posts that they celebrated his birthday on set—bringing a balloon while he was covered in fake blood gives us a taste of what’s to come from the gritty and intense scenes we’re to view. With volume, at least, ambition isn’t an issue with Cena, who is known for poise and commitment to his craft. Time after time, he proves versatility through his performances. Cena comes with authenticity and intense physicality across genres from wrestling to acting.
In what could be termed a deep dive into the possible extension of the DC Universe, James Gunn has pulled off quite the bold move by having Peacemaker crossover with Superman. Now, with Peacemaker Season 2 set to return directly after the new Superman project, much more is to come from Cena’s character within other DC productions. This interlocking storyline gives rise to more epic crossovers and thrilling character interactions.
Some of the fans believe that the enigmatic figure from the Superman set would be a cross between Ultraman and Doomsday, Bizarro, or even The Boys Black Noir; black suit, dark goggles, a U-shaped logo on the chest—everything adds fuel to these speculations.
