Last summer, a former WWE wrestler made his DC Extended Universe debut as a peacemaker in The suicide squad. For the uninitiated, Peacemaker is an actual character from the DC comics. But if there is no grade less than “Z” then it would have to be invented to adequately demonstrate just how obscure Peacemaker really is. Either way, that could change early next year when Cena reprizes his role for HBO Max’s. Peacemaker series.
At the DC FanDome, viewers were treated to the first official trailer for Peacemaker, which seems to take place immediately after The suicide squad. In the movie, Peacemaker was almost killed by Idris Elba’s Bloodsport because Cena’s character was ready to assassinate his teammates just to protect America’s darkest secrets. This is no way to gain friends. That said, there may be a chance for Peacemaker to redeem himself. Although a very slim chance …
The trailer also establishes the Peacemaker support team. Jennifer Holland and Steve Agee reprise their respective roles from The suicide squad like Emilia Harcourt and John Economos. Harcourt is Peacemaker’s field manager, and he’s very visibly impressed with his skills. Economos manages the technology and tactics for the Peacemaker mission.
Chukwudi Iwuji’s Clemson Murn is Peacemaker’s new boss, and his contract is straightforward. If Peacemaker “kills the bad guys” for Murn, then he must stay out of jail. The latest member of the team is Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks), and she’s the only one who seems to actually care about Peacemaker as a person. We’ll see how long it lasts.
Peacemaker’s father, Auggie Smith, is played by the T-1000 himself, Robert Patrick. And once we see Auggie, it’s pretty clear why his son, Christopher Smith, has completely retreated into his identity as a peacemaker.
Finally, we meet Adrian Chase aka Vigilante. He’s a district attorney by day and a murderous crime fighter at night… and on certain days. Vigilante definitely gives off the Deadpool vibes in this footage, but it could provide some extra comedy to the series.
James Gunn wrote and directed most of the episodes of Peacemaker, in addition to creating the series. It will air on HBO Max on January 13, 2022.
