The highly anticipated Peacemaker Season 2 on HBO Max will release on August 21, 2025. It has revealed a surprising development for DCU characters Leota Adebayo (Danielle Brooks) and Keeya Adebayo (Elizabeth Faith Ludlow). Originally Gotham residents, both characters have now moved on, creating an intriguing shift in the DC Universe narrative. This change not only impacts their personal storylines but also hints at broader connections across the DCU. Fans are eager to see how their departure from Gotham will affect future plotlines. It may also change how they interact with other characters in the expanding universe.
Leota and Keeya Adebayo Move On from Gotham
In a recent update, James Gunn confirmed that Leota refuses to return to Gotham, choosing instead to remain in Evergreen to start a spy business. As Keeya reacts, she exclaims:
“We were supposed to be going back to Gotham, Lee. And now what? You’re staying here to start a spy business?”
This moment highlights both the personal and story-driven significance of their departure. For fans, it emphasizes how the DCU is evolving, showing that characters previously linked to Gotham can now have independent storylines in other parts of the universe. The move also reflects the DCU’s willingness to explore new locations and introduce fresh narratives beyond the traditional Gotham-centered stories.
Gotham in the Current DCU
While Peacemaker Season 2 begins to explore Gotham-adjacent areas like Bludhaven in Episode 1, Episode 2 references Gotham directly. Despite this, Gotham itself has yet to be fully explored in the DCU. Upcoming projects such as Clayface (2026) promise to expand the Gotham setting, while other Gotham-centric projects like Matt Reeves’ The Batman and The Caped Crusader animated series remain outside the current DCU canon.
By connecting to these future projects, Peacemaker continues to weave together different threads across the DCU, making Gotham-linked characters like Leota and Keeya especially significant. Moreover, this strategy allows the DCU to gradually introduce fans to the world of Gotham without overcrowding the main storyline, balancing continuity with fresh character development.
The Broader Impact on DCU Characters
The departure of Leota and Keeya Adebayo makes them the first Gotham-linked characters in the DCU. Their storyline hints at the Batman corner of the universe while connecting to other icons like Superman. Leota’s spy business in Evergreen also opens the door for future crossovers, spin-offs, or guest appearances, highlighting the DCU’s interconnected nature.
For fans, this shift reinforces the idea that DCU characters can evolve beyond their original settings. The narrative flexibility allows writers to explore new themes, relationships, and adventures, keeping the universe dynamic and engaging. It also provides a more layered viewing experience, as audiences can follow characters across multiple locations and storylines, connecting the dots in the larger DCU tapestry.
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