At the New York City premiere of Peacemaker Season 2, James Gunn spoke with Extra’s Mona Kosar Abdi, offering fans a glimpse into the show‘s upcoming developments. He highlighted the close-knit nature of the cast and crew, referring to them as his extended family, and hinted at exciting connections within the DC Universe. The focus on James Gunn Peacemaker Batman appearance was especially notable in the conversation.
Celebrating a Familial Cast and Close Friendships
Gunn emphasized the strong personal bonds behind the production, saying,
“This is really my family. Obviously, my wife [Jennifer Holland] is on the show, so that’s amazing. John [Cena] and I have been very close friends for a number of years. I’ve known [Frank] Grillo for a number of years, [Michael] Rooker for a number of years. Steve Agee is like one of my oldest friends in the world. So, it is really a family. And then, you know, and just adding people like Danielle [Brooks] and Freddie [Stroma] and it’s a great group of people.”
—James Gunn
A Glimpse Into Peacemaker Season 2’s Story and Surprises
Looking ahead at what viewers can expect, Gunn described the new season as a direct continuation from Superman, clarifying that the series remains targeted toward adult audiences. He teased that the season will reveal important directions for the DC Universe, promising,
“This is a direct follow up to ‘Superman,’ although it should be said it’s not for kids, it’s for adults… We see kind of where the DC Universe is going and we find out a lot about where it’s heading from here… By the end of the season, there’s a lot of surprises.”
—James Gunn
Potential Batman Cameo and Expanding the Peacemaker Story
When asked about John Cena’s desire for a Batman cameo, Gunn responded with a teasing smile,
“We’ll have to see about that.”
—James Gunn
He also explained plans for the broader narrative arc involving Peacemaker, referring to it as part of the “Tighty Whities Trilogy,” and hinted at the possibility of extending it even further:
“This is part of the ‘Tighty Whities Trilogy’… between the ‘Suicide Squad,’ ‘Peacemaker’ Season 1, ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, are we going to make it a quadrilogy? Probably.”
—James Gunn
Peacemaker Season 2 to Premiere on HBO Max This August
Peacemaker Season 2 is set to debut on HBO Max on August 21, promising fans a season filled with unexpected twists and deeper connections within the DC Universe, as crafted by James Gunn and his talented ensemble.
