John Cena returns in ‘Peacemaker' Season 2 trailer packed With DC Cameos
The trailer reveals surprise cameos from Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl — both set to appear in Superman as well. As reported by Variety, returning cast members include Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, the daughter of Amanda Waller; Freddie Stroma as the quirky crime-fighter Vigilante; Steve Agee as John Economos; and Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt.advertisementRobert Patrick also reprises his role as Peacemaker's controversial father, August 'Auggie' Smith, aka White Dragon. Sol Rodriguez and Tim Meadows join the cast in undisclosed roles, while Frank Grillo makes his live-action debut as Rick Flag Sr., a character he originally voiced in Creature Commandos.A Look Back at Season 1The first season of Peacemaker, released in 2022 on Max (formerly HBO Max), spun off from Gunn's The Suicide Squad film. It followed Peacemaker as he reluctantly teamed up with A.R.G.U.S., a covert government agency, to take down a mysterious alien threat in 'Project Butterfly.'The mix of dark humour, brutal action, and surprising emotional depth earned the show critical acclaim and a strong fan following. Peacemaker's pet eagle, Eagly, also became an unexpected breakout star.What to Expect in Season 2advertisementSeason 2 is expected to delve deeper into Peacemaker's troubled past and complicated future, particularly following his involvement in the death of Rick Flag Jr. The arrival of Rick Flag Sr. is likely to set the stage for emotional and physical confrontations.Peacemaker Season 2 will premiere on August 21 on Max and will feature a total of eight episodes.Also Read: ACM Awards 2025: How to stream the show live on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch
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