HBO Max ordered a "Peacemaker" series, a spin-off for the upcoming The Suicide Squad with John Cena reprising his role. The show will explore the character's origins and is supposed to have 8 episodes in its first season.
James Gunn and Peter Safran will be executive producers, and Cena will be a co-executive producer. Gunn will also write all of the episodes and direct most of them.
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James Gunn and Peter Safran will be executive producers, and Cena will be a co-executive producer. Gunn will also write all of the episodes and direct most of them.
Season One: January 13, 2022 to February 17, 2022
Season One Blu-ray/DVD: November 22, 2022
Season Two: TBA
Season One Blu-ray/DVD: November 22, 2022
Season Two: TBA
Peacemaker will be produced by Gunn’s Troll Court Entertainment and The Safran Company in association with Warner Bros. Television. Peacemaker is scheduled to begin production in early 2021, prior to Gunn beginning work on the next Guardians of the Galaxy film.
The TV series will extend the world that Gunn is creating for the feature film, which is scheduled to be released in theaters by Warner Bros. Pictures on August 6, 2021.
“James Gunn has the unique ability to create an expansive universe while also bringing to life the soul and wit of each character. We look forward to a deep dive into the world of Peacemaker,” said Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max.
James Gunn said, “Peacemaker is an opportunity to delve into current world issues through the lens of this superhero/supervillain/and world’s biggest [censored]. I’m excited to expand The Suicide Squad and bring this character from the DC film universe to the full breadth of a series. And of course, to be able to work again with John, Peter, and my friends at Warner Bros. is the icing on the cake.”
John Cena added, “I have said before that it has been a tremendous honor and an incredible opportunity to be part of The Suicide Squad and to work with James on what is going to be a fantastic movie. I am unbelievably excited to have the chance to team up with him again for Peacemaker. We can’t wait for fans to see this.”
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