John Cena is strapping in once more as subversive, sarcastic, and downright foolish superhero Peacemaker for the long-awaited second season of the eponymous Max collection.
“Peacemaker” Season 2 as soon as once more follows Christopher “Chris” Smith (Cena), aka vigilante superhero Peacemaker. This time, per the streamer, “he struggles to reconcile his previous along with his newfound sense of objective whereas persevering with to kick righteous evil-doer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any price.” Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick reprise their roles, with Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows becoming a member of the forged. The collection first debuted in 2022.
James Gunn wrote all eight episodes of “Peacemaker” Season 2 and directs three episodes, together with the premiere. Greg Mottola, Peter Sollett, and Alethea Jones additionally tackle directing duties. Gunn, Peter Safran, and Cena function government producers.
“Peacemaker” is a Max Authentic collection from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Tv, created for tv by Gunn, who now co-leads DC Studios at Warne Bros. Discovery with Safran. The collection relies on characters from DC, and is produced by Gunn’s Troll Court docket Leisure and The Safran Firm in affiliation with Warner Bros. Tv.
“Peacemaker” first debuted in 2022, and survived the DC shakeups amid the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The season finale included “Justice League” cameos from Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Ezra Miller as The Flash. With DC rebooted with the brand new “Superman” movie coming this summer season from director Gunn, “Peacemaker” could bridge the hole between the comedian e book iterations.
The IndieWire evaluation for “Peacemaker” Season 1 praised how the collection “follows the beat of its personal drum” for a contemporary tackle the DC franchise. “Gunn’s inventive nonchalance paired along with his distinctive capability to tune into Peacemaker’s musical frequency makes for a propulsive first few episodes, and carries on lengthy sufficient to go away you curious the way it all shakes out,” the evaluation reads. “Once you first lay eyes on the title sequence’s choreographed dance routine (set to Wig Wam’s infectious ‘Do You Wanna Style It?’), chances are you’ll be extra befuddled than impressed. However by the seventh episode, you’ll be out of your seat, swinging your arms like they’re on hinges, making an attempt to memorize each step.”
“Peacemaker” Season 2 premieres August 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Max. Take a look at the teaser beneath.