Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
James Gunn discusses the music choices in 'Peacemaker' Season Two, including the use of songs like Foxy Shazam's 'Oh Lord' and Nelson's 'To Get Back to You,' and shares insights on the future of the DC Universe, including story arcs and character fates, emphasizing a interconnected universe with ongoing conflicts and new projects.
The Peacemaker season 2 finale wraps up major storylines with Christopher Smith confronting his trauma, revealing key mysteries, and setting up future conflicts in the DC Universe, ending on a cliffhanger with him taken to Planet Salvation.
James Gunn has confirmed that there will be no Peacemaker Season 3, as the focus shifts to integrating Peacemaker into the wider DC Universe, with the character set up for a significant role in upcoming films like 'Supergirl' and 'Man of Tomorrow.' Gunn emphasized Peacemaker's importance and hinted at potential appearances in future projects, but details remain secret.
Peacemaker Season 2's finale hints at Rick Flag becoming the villain in James Gunn's upcoming 'Man of Tomorrow' movie, with Flag's character taking a darker turn and the introduction of new elements like Checkmate and the planet Salvation, setting up future DCU storylines. The episode also raises questions about Flag's morality and the future of the series and characters.
The season 2 finale of 'Peacemaker' introduces key elements like the secret agency Checkmate and the metahuman prison Salvation, which are central to James Gunn's broader plans for the DC Universe, including the upcoming 'Superman' sequel and other projects, with potential for future seasons of 'Peacemaker'.
The Peacemaker Season 2 finale, 'Full Nelson,' offers a mixed bag with a satisfying resolution to Chris and Harcourt's relationship but underwhelming developments for other characters, while setting up future DCU storylines like Checkmate and Chris's stranded situation on Salvation.
James Gunn discusses the major plot twist in 'Peacemaker' Season 2, his approach to storytelling, his views on casting and character development, and clarifies that his TV viewing habits are not related to scouting for Batman, while also touching on his experiences with Marvel and DC studios.
In Season 2 of 'Peacemaker,' a major twist reveals an alternate Earth where Nazis won WWII, with James Gunn explaining the hidden nature of this world and discussing Lex Luthor's cameo, the absence of Superman, and the show's connection to the broader DC universe amid real-world political parallels.
HBO Max's 'Peacemaker' explores a Nazi utopia in an alternate dimension, contrasting with Apple's decision to postpone a show about right-wing extremists, highlighting differing approaches to sensitive political topics in entertainment.
In Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 6, a major DCU cameo features Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) striking a deal with Rick Flag (Frank Grillo) to locate Peacemaker's interdimensional portal device, hinting at future collaborations and larger DCU storylines, including connections to Superman and upcoming films.
Peacemaker season two continues to blend dark comedy, ultraviolence, and heartfelt character moments, highlighted by a groundbreaking orgy scene and John Cena's compelling performance, as it explores themes of self-doubt and alternate realities within a chaotic superhero universe.
James Gunn plans to keep Season 1 of 'Peacemaker' unchanged despite introducing new characters in Season 2, citing cost and complexity as reasons for not retconning the earlier season, though he humorously mentions he would love to 'George Lucas' it in the future.
Steve Agee, who plays John Economos in 'Peacemaker,' describes the last three episodes of season 2 as feeling like a whole new season, with intense and surprising developments. The article covers Agee's journey with James Gunn, his career, personal challenges, and insights into the show's production and story arcs.
James Gunn clarified that Peacemaker Season 1 is set before Superman in the DCU timeline, while Season 2 takes place after the first DCU movie, with the show exploring Peacemaker's discovery of an alternate world and his past.
Peacemaker Season 2 has redefined its connection to the DC Universe by removing Zack Snyder’s Justice League from its continuity, opting for a simplified multiverse explanation that allows the show to focus on its own story without complex canon explanations.