James Gunn Has a Secret Role in Peacemaker Season 2 (And You Probably Missed It)

The second series of Peacemaker was released last night, marking its official entry into the latest DC Universe timeline after a brief appearance in Superman. This premiere episode takes on the important task of linking the storyline from the original season to the rebooted timeline by rewriting key scenes from the first season, and then sending Christopher Smith (played by John Cena) and the 11th Street Kids on a new dangerous adventure. Not only is this premiere crucial to the story, but it also needed to meet the high creative standards set by the previous season, a challenge it took on immediately with a fresh opening dance number. In addition, Peacemaker Season 2‘s opening scene features new choreography and music, but it also includes a hidden role for the creator of the DC Universe, James Gunn.

In relation to the launch of Peacemaker Season 2, Gunn conducted a real-time watch party on Threads, commenting on the scenes and responding to fan queries as they unfolded. During this event, he unexpectedly announced that he performed motion capture for Eagly’s dance. This declaration solidifies him as an actor within the DCU, since he was responsible for physically recording Eagly’s dance moves in the updated title sequence. The revamped opening sequence, set to the lively tune “Oh Lord” by Foxy Shazam, effectively preserves the original’s deadpan vibe while adding fresh choreography.

Peacemaker Is DC Studios’ Third Victory in a Row

The second season of “Peacemaker” has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, making it the third straight success for the new DC Universe. The journey started with the critically acclaimed animated series “Creature Commandos,” which debuted with a remarkable 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This success was followed by the box-office hit “Superman,” earning an 83% fresh certification. Now, “Peacemaker” has matched their success with a near-perfect 97% approval. This series of highly praised projects spanning animation, movies, and live-action TV shows a clear trend of quality from the very beginning. In essence, DC Studios’ strategy to focus on compelling stories for creating an interconnected universe seems to be working effectively.

The Peacemaker series represents a significant achievement for the DC Universe (DCU) as it underscores DC Studios’ commitment to tonal variety, which sets them apart from others in the industry. Where Superman set the foundation for a hopeful, heroic, and universally appealing core, Peacemaker stands out as a crass, intensely violent, and unapologetically adult-oriented comedy. The simultaneous existence of these two radically different projects within the same continuity highlights the adaptability and robustness of the DCU’s creative framework. This approach tackles the issue of franchise exhaustion by ensuring the universe isn’t just a uniform entity with one particular style. Instead, it’s being shaped as a diverse collection of stories driven by creators, each remaining true to its unique identity.

New episodes of Peacemaker premiere on HBO Max on Thursdays.

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2025-08-22 12:10