DC Universe star John Cena finally opened up about his big Peacemaker cameo in theSupermanmovie. While waiting for his DCU TV show to return, one oftheSupermanmovie referencesand cameos that fans were treated to was Christopher Smith, a.k.a. Peacemaker, in Cena’s first DC appearance sincePeacemakerseason 1.
Even though Peacemaker never shares the screen with David Corenswet’s Superman,Cena’s character gets the chance to take a shot at the Man of Steel during his appearance on Cleavis Thornwaite’sThe Sphere Newstalk show. However, what fans may not know is how theSupermancameo came about for Cena, but the star has finally revealed the BTS story.
The officialPeacemakerXaccount shared Cena’s cameo, as well as the actor breaking down how theSupermanrole happened for him.According to Cena, it was actually a very last-minute call to have Peacemaker show up inSuperman,as he recounted the following about how James Gunn made it a reality:
I was called in at the final hour as we were preparing for Peacemaker season 2. I did the costume fittings for the new Peacemaker season 2 wardrobe. They were filming Superman at the time, and James [Gunn] asked me if I wanted to be involved, and my answer was, “Heck yes!” So I got to go on a talk show and talk some smack about Superman. Well, I think everything from the branding to the idea of a true virtuous superhero, you have to start the story of good and evil somewhere, and I think Superman is building block one of that.
Peacemakerseason 2, which will premiere on Thursday, Aug. 21, on HBO Max, is confirmed to be taking place one month aftertheSupermanmovie’s ending.Supermancharacters Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, Maxwell Lord, and Rick Flag Sr. will feature inPeacemakerseason 2.
What John Cena’s Comments Mean For Superman
It’s not a shock that they went ahead with Peacemaker’sSupermancameo at the last minute, asthis is a simple, but fun moment to feature the character, without any major changes having to be made to the overall story.If anything, it’s actually brilliant marketing forPeacemakerseason 2, since that will be the next DCU release for DC Studios.
From a story perspective,a character like Peacemaker would be one of the first public figures to blast the Man of Steel, after Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) exposes Jor-El (Bradley Cooper) and Lara’s (Angela Sarafyan) message to Superman. However, it’s now likely that Christopher’s remarks about Superman will be referenced inPeacemakerseason 2, to some degree.
Our Take On John Cena’s Superman Cameo Comments
Especially after hearing Cena’sSupermancameo story, it’s great to see how quickly he is being integrated into the DCU. If anything, it is appropriate to see the DCU projects being tied together in this way. Next,Peacemakerseason 2 will establish how his show fits into the franchise,after initially being set up inthe DCEU movie timeline.
Since there are otherSuperman connections forPeacemakerseason 2, it will be fascinating to see if the HBO Max show is where Corenswet’s hero will finally meet Cena’s character, as Krypton’s last son could easily be another surprise cameo. Time will tell how big the connectivity will be betweenSupermanandPeacemakerseason 2.
Superman
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
Peacemaker
Peacemaker is a television series expanding on the character from the film The Suicide Squad. Released in 2022, it follows the titular character, a determined anti-hero who upholds peace through extreme measures, as he confronts personal and external challenges in the aftermath of his previous mission.
