James Gunn has confirmed that several characters from Superman (2024) will appear in the Peacemaker Season 2 finale. Moreover, this further strengthens the connections within the DC Universe (DCU), highlighting the growing interlink between the two projects. As a result, fans can expect a more integrated and exciting storyline.
During the director’s commentary for Superman, Gunn shared an interesting behind-the-scenes insight about the filming process:
“The Saturday after we did [this Superman scene], we shot a scene from Peacemaker [season 2] episode 8, because it had a lot of the same cast from Superman… It had James [Hiroyuki Liao] as Mori and Frank [Grillo] as Rick Flag, and then a couple of other people.”
Consequently, this revelation confirms a crossover of characters between the two DCU projects. Furthermore, it offers fans a treat, as the universes continue to intertwine and expand in exciting ways.
James Gunn Confirms Returning Superman Characters
The characters confirmed to appear in the Peacemaker finale include:
- James Hiroyuki Liao as General Mori, the U.S. Secretary of Defense from Superman.
- Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., serving as A.R.G.U.S. director across both projects.
Gunn’s comments hint at the potential for more surprises, with the director teasing:
“I think this will have already aired when this director’s commentary comes out, but I’m not sure, actually. I’ll leave the secrets there.”
The cross-project filming demonstrates the DCU’s ambition to integrate storylines and characters seamlessly, giving fans a richer and more connected viewing experience.
Peacemaker Season 2 Finale Promises Major DCU Connections
Peacemaker Season 2 follows Chris Smith as he navigates an alternate reality where “life is everything he wishes it could be.” This forces him to confront past mistakes and unresolved conflicts. The appearance of characters from Superman adds extra intrigue and hints that the finale could reshape ongoing DCU storylines.
The finale airs on October 9, 2025, on HBO Max. Fans are eagerly speculating how these crossovers will impact the storyline. With James Gunn at the helm, the episode promises to combine action, humor, and character development in classic Gunn style.
Additionally, these crossovers open the door for future DCU projects to reference Peacemaker and Superman, hinting at an increasingly interconnected universe where no character exists in isolation.
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