Exclusive: James Gunn's Upcoming DC Universe Project Revealed - Fans Can't Wait!

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James Gunn's Peacemaker season 2 is moving forward after the writers' strike, with Gunn confirming he has started writing for the series.

Gunn's new DC Universe franchise will include Peacemaker, who is set to make appearances alongside other DC characters in season 2. The return of characters such as Peacemaker, Amanda Waller, and Vigilante has been confirmed, but it remains uncertain what will happen to beloved characters like Aquaman and Wonder Woman.

James Gunn's Peacemaker season 2 is finally moving forward now that the writers' strike has been resolved. The visionary behind the DC Universe shared an update on the series, revealing that it will be his next undertaking following Superman: Legacy.

Peacemaker season 2 was announced shortly before the conclusion of its inaugural run in February 2022. While Gunn assured fans that the second season would showcase more DC cameos, the show's future became uncertain when Gunn assumed the role of co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran. As part of his vision for DC's film and television division, Gunn initiated a reboot of the DCEU into the upcoming DC Universe. Nevertheless, he later confirmed that Peacemaker would remain an integral part of this new continuity and serve as his first project for the DCU following his Superman reboot.

However, Gunn's plans for the DC Extended Universe were put on hold due to the Writers Guild of America strike that began in early May 2023. As a result, Gunn and other writers were unable to create new scripts, although he continued to contribute as a director by overseeing elements such as designs and storyboards. With the conclusion of the WGA strike, Gunn recently revealed that he has commenced writing the second season of the show Peacemaker. This exciting news was shared in a Peacemaker behind-the-scenes video, which was posted on Gunn's Instagram account and featured the talented John Cena, the lead star, skillfully playing Queen's iconic "Bohemian Rhapsody" on the piano.

Peacemaker is currently the only property from the DCEU era that has made its way into Gunn's new DC Universe franchise. The series was originally created as a spinoff of Gunn's The Suicide Squad, which served as a loose sequel to David Ayer's Suicide Squad. While it featured some characters from the original film, it did not directly address its events. Gunn, now in charge at DC Studios, has confirmed that Cena's Peacemaker, Viola Davis' Amanda Waller, and Freddie Stroma's Vigilante will be returning to the DCU. However, Xolo Maridueña's Blue Beetle is the only character from neither The Suicide Squad nor Peacemaker who has been confirmed to reprise their role.

As a result, many fans are left wondering about the fate of favorites like Jason Momoa's Aquaman and Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman. While Gunn has stated that Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck will not be returning as Superman and Batman respectively, he has been secretive about other characters. This has caused confusion among fans, prompting Gunn to explain that the official canon of the DCU starts with the animated series Creature Commandoes. However, he also mentioned that some actors and storylines from previous DC projects will carry over into the DCU, which has done little to resolve the confusion.

Additionally, the positive reception of Peacemaker among DC fans makes this recent update on the show's development a piece of welcome news for many. However, for fans of the Snyderverse who persistently pester Gunn to continue Zack Snyder's narrative, the announcement of Peacemaker season 2 may only serve as another disappointing indication that Gunn's acquaintances will be the only remnants of the now discontinued DCEU. Peacemaker season 1 can be streamed on Max.

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