James Gunn Reveals New PEACEMAKER Season 2 Opening Song From "Objectively the Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band in the World" — GeekTyrant
Fans of the first season will remember the now-iconic dance intro set to 'Do Ya Wanna Taste It' by Wig Wam. Season 2 keeps the quirky spirit alive with a fresh beat and fresh choreography, and it's just as hilarious and over-the-top as you'd hope. Gunn himself hyped up the reveal at Comic-Con, saying:
"I am here to reveal right now – it is a song from my favorite band in the world that is objectively the greatest rock 'n' roll band in the world, Foxy Shazam, here they are. They're gonna perform it for you guys – 'Oh Lord' – come on guys!"
We got a live performance and a sneak peek at the new sequence, which features returning cast members like John Cena, Jennifer Holland, and Freddie Stroma, as well as newcomers including Frank Grillo and Tim Meadows. You can listen to the son below.
During an interview at Entertainment Weekly's Comic-Con suite, the cast had some fun teasing each other about their dance skills. Grillo, who plays Rick Flag Sr., joked:
"I was really against it because I'm a serious actor. I thought so! But I had such a great time watching Tim Meadows suffer."
Meadows shot back with a laugh:
"I was horrible. Everybody expected me to be good, and I don't want to say why they expected me to be good, but I was horrible."
Gunn chimed in to name Holland and Stroma as standout dancers, but as always, fans will be the final judges once the new season drops.
Aside from the funky new intro, Gunn spoke about where Peacemaker is heading in Season 2. He emphasized how the show explores character growth and change, saying:
"I really like TV shows where the characters don't just return every season and they're the same exact characters. I want to see growth. I want to see change and sometimes regression. And Peacemaker is a different guy this year.
'He's dealing with the demons he uncovered from the first season and trying to deal with them, and the world is not accepting him the way he is. They aren't accepting him as a hero."
This season continues the story from The Suicide Squad , with Grillo's Rick Flag Sr. on a mission for revenge after Peacemaker killed his son. Expect multiverse madness, alternate versions of familiar faces, and some heavy-hitting DC cameos that may ripple into the larger DC Universe.
Peacemaker Season 2 premieres August 21. Get ready for more mayhem, more heart, and yes, more awkwardly fun dancing.
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