Christopher Smith, better known as Peacemaker, is a unique mercenary who would stop at nothing, not even at the prospect of using violence, to bring about peace. This is precisely the central theme of Peacemaker Season 2, where John Cena reprises his role as DC's brutally honest and paradoxically peace-obsessed anti-hero.
Written by showrunner James Gunn, filming for the second season began in 2024 in Atlanta, thus overlapping with production on Superman (set to release in July 2025). The new season is scheduled to premiere all eight episodes on HBO Max on August 21, 2025.
Nathan Fillion reveals additional details about his role as Green Lantern Guy Gardner in Peacemaker Season 2. He defines the character as outspoken and honest, driven by a distinct personality. Fillion's Green Lantern will have tough competition with Peacemaker, bringing dynamic energy to the DC Universe franchise.
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HBO Max's Peacemaker, created by James Gunn, created by one of the most popular and beloved makers of superhero franchises, primarily follows the journey of Christopher Smith—also referred to as Peacemaker—as a mercenary who would stop at nothing to bring about peace.
Peacemaker Season 2 connects with other films and television shows in this shared DC universe through its blend of comedy, drama, and action.
In this highly anticipated season, Nathan Fillion joins the cast as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, who does not get along with Peacemaker. Both characters think they should be the top hero, which further creates conflict and competition between them, introducing a fresh and intriguing aspect to the show. Guy Gardner is also a member of the "Justice Gang," a team that will play a key role in the upcoming Superman film.
As an interesting detail to be considered, Fillion revealed that Gardner's energy is partly inspired by the demeanor of Estelle Getty's character from Sophia from The Golden Girls. Thus, he characterizes Gardner as somebody rather unexpected in his attitude and speaking without a filter. Even though Guy Gardner's famous bowl hairdo is unusual for a live-action part, Fillion insisted on preserving it so as to remain faithful to the comic books.
Nathan Fillion, who has had an extensive and successful career in television and cinema, had originally received recognition for his appearances in American soap operas like One Life to Live and comedies like Two Guys and a Girl. The actor is well-known for his roles as Captain Malcolm Reynolds in Firefly and as Richard Castle in Castle.
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