The Game-Changing Superman Project by James Gunn Resolving Justice League's Long-standing Weakness

Summary

The noticeable omission of Superman in the cameo scene of the first season of Peacemaker emphasized the lack of unity in the DCEU's portrayal of its superheroes.

Gunn's approach to casting and continuity across all DCU projects indicates that including a Superman cameo in Peacemaker season 2 could help establish a more cohesive shared universe.

James Gunn has recently revealed that his next project after Superman: Legacy will be Peacemaker season 2, which presents an opportunity to address one of the major issues in the DCEU's Justice League. Ever since Gunn and Peter Safran took charge of DC Studios, there has been considerable buzz surrounding Superman: Legacy. The casting of David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, as well as the expansion of the DCU's roster of superheroes, have been key developments in Gunn's initial foray into the DC universe.

Peacemaker Season 2 Following Superman: Legacy Hints At A Proper Superman Cameo

Gunn's recent appearance on the Inside of You podcast hosted by Michael Rosenbaum has provided confirmation regarding his upcoming project in the DC Universe. Following his work on Superman: Legacy, the acclaimed filmmaker has shared that he will be diving straight into the story of Peacemaker season 2. Gunn's statement, "That's my next thing. I'll go straight into Peacemaker from Superman," has undoubtedly delighted fans of the John Cena-led DC TV show. This exciting announcement signals that the follow-up to Superman: Legacy has the potential to address one of the biggest issues regarding the Justice League in the DCEU.

The problem that can be resolved in Peacemaker season 2 revolves around a Superman cameo. In the final episode of Peacemaker season 1, there was a notable scene where the Justice League made an appearance. Although Peacemaker and his team successfully dealt with the alien-butterfly invasion of Earth, the Justice League arrived too late to assist, resulting in cameos from Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Ezra Miller as The Flash. However, due to uncertainties surrounding the future of Superman during the production of this scene, Henry Cavill did not make an appearance, adding to the list of faceless cameos following Shazam!.

The New DC Universe Has To Avoid The DCEU's Justice League Cameo Problems

Despite the absence of prominent appearances by Superman or Wonder Woman and the complete exclusion of Batman and Cyborg, this scene exemplifies Gunn's eagerness to incorporate Justice League cameos into his smaller DC projects. With Gunn now leading DC Studios, the possibility of a Superman cameo in Season 2 of Peacemaker, portrayed by David Corenswet, becomes increasingly likely. Gunn has already made it clear in Superman: Legacy that the inclusion of cameos and roles from other DC heroes in specific projects will become a regular occurrence. Therefore, a Superman cameo in Peacemaker Season 2 would address the primary concern surrounding the DCEU's Justice League characters.

The problem at hand is the lack of coherence in the constant appearances of the Justice League members from the DCEU. The anonymous appearances of Superman were one issue, as well as the uncertainty surrounding the portrayal of Batman in the DCEU, which alternated between Ben Affleck and more recently Michael Keaton. As a result, both characters were underutilized, and when they did appear, it was in the form of anonymous cameos seen in Peacemaker season 1.

The underutilization of two main heroes in DC resulted in an abundance of cameos from Aquaman, The Flash, and Wonder Woman. The repeated presence of Momoa, Miller, and Gal Gadot only emphasized the absence of Cavill, Affleck, and Ray Fisher as Cyborg, causing a lack of coherence within the DCEU's Justice League. Gunn's DCU needs to address this issue. Gunn's commitment to having the same actor portray each character across all mediums suggests that he will avoid this problem. One way to start rectifying this issue is by having Superman appear in Peacemaker season 2, establishing a shared universe swiftly and cohesively right from the beginning.