James Gunn Updates On PEACEMAKER Season 2; Confirms Batman Will Not Debut In SUPERMAN: LEGACY

James Gunn Updates On PEACEMAKER Season 2; Confirms Batman Will Not Debut In SUPERMAN: LEGACY

James Gunn has shared updates on two of his upcoming projects, and it sounds like the director is making a lot of progress on the second season of Peacemaker...

By MarkCassidy - Jan 29, 2024 08:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Peacemaker

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn is preparing to begin shooting Superman: Legacy (which, as far as we know, is still on track to commence filming this March), but the Man of Steel reboot is far from the only project he's currently working on.

In addition to putting the finishing touches to the Creature Commandos animated series, Gunn is also in the process of writing the second season of Peacemaker, and it sounds like he's making good progress.

When asked for an update on Threads, The Suicide Squad director said he is "partway" through writing episode 8, which will be the season finale, adding that it's "a banger."

As we're sure you'll recall, the season 1 finale of Peacemaker featured cameos from the Justice League (well, some of 'em), so Gunn might well have some big surprises lined up for the conclusion of season 2.

In a separate Thread, Gunn confirmed that the DCU's new Batman will not make his debut in Superman: Legacy. Though The Dark Knight was never actually rumoured to appear, the amount of characters that are lined up for the movie has led to some speculation that the filmmaker might be planning to introduce Bruce Wayne/Batman to lay the groundwork for The Brave and the Bold.

Though The Flash director Andy Muchietti is still attached to helm the new Batman movie (though, to be honest, we wouldn't be surprised if another filmmaker ended up taking over), Gunn has made it clear that the project is still a long way off, so we will most likely be waiting another while for official casting news.

The closest we've come to any kind of casting "rumor" was a bit of internet scuttlebutt about Jensen Ackles possibly being considered for the role, but The Boys and Supernatural actor made it clear that no conversations have taken place during a fan event late last year - although he did admit to being very interested in playing Batman in live-action after previously voicing the iconic hero in The Long Halloween animated features.

"Look, right now nobody's talking about anything. There's a strike going on in the entertainment industry, and until that gets solved, nobody is having conversations about anything. Would I entertain the idea of playing my favorite superhero of all time? Nah, I'm good (laughs)...sounds like a lot of work. I would love it. Sign me up."

Along with a new take on the Caped Crusader, The Brave and the Bold will introduce a very different Robin in the form of Damian Wayne, a "murderous tween raised by assassins who also happens to be the son Batman never knew he had."

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GeneralChaos
GeneralChaos - 1/29/2024, 8:06 AM
James Gunn:

"I'm rebooting the DC Universe... except for my stuff."
Alucard28
Alucard28 - 1/29/2024, 8:49 AM
@GeneralChaos - IMO his stuff is the best from the old DC Universe
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 1/29/2024, 8:58 AM
@GeneralChaos - especially not rebooting anything my wife is currently a part of
soberchimera
soberchimera - 1/29/2024, 9:13 AM
@GeneralChaos - I know, people saying Lost Kingdom was the end of the DCEU are completely forgetting this is happening. And WB is probably going to try and move heaven and earth to get Robbie back as Harley.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 1/29/2024, 9:53 AM
@GeneralChaos - who would complain about peacemaker staying intact? cmon really? now people just bitching to bitch.
Origame
Origame - 1/29/2024, 10:22 AM
@slickrickdesigns - except she was in more than the stuff Gunn himself directed and those are getting rebooted too.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 1/29/2024, 10:46 AM
@Origame - yeah but is she the same character? Probably. Unless he decides to make her a supergirl, Wonder Woman or power girl which I could see him doing.
Baf
Baf - 1/29/2024, 12:12 PM
@slickrickdesigns - Should he?
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 1/29/2024, 8:08 AM
Who exactly is the Batman in this unvierse?
I was under the impression that Pattinson's Batman is self-contained and not connectect to the future (semi) rebooted DCU.
When they do introduce a new Bruce, it will likely be yet another recast. Smh
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 1/29/2024, 8:10 AM
@Feralwookiee - *connected*

Please bring back the edit button!
Origame
Origame - 1/29/2024, 10:24 AM
@Feralwookiee - ...yeah
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 1/29/2024, 8:12 AM
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 1/29/2024, 8:16 AM
his wife should play batman.
DevilsDreams
DevilsDreams - 1/29/2024, 8:53 AM
@harryba11zack - it's going to be Sean Gunn...
SpiderParker
SpiderParker - 1/29/2024, 8:18 AM
The question really is if Batman will debut in Superman: Legacy's sequel titled Superman vs Batman: The Brave and The Bold or not.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/29/2024, 8:21 AM
Stop asking this man questions at this point. Be surprised
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/29/2024, 8:48 AM
@GhostDog - that’s sadly not the entertainment culture we live in now…

Everyone needs to know every inch of a project , it can be exhausting,
Arthorious
Arthorious - 1/29/2024, 11:46 AM
@TheVisionary25 - ideally I would like for Gunn to not reply to their questions, but I can see how the media would spin it to put him a bad light.
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 1/29/2024, 8:34 AM
Damn it's so many endless Twitter updates from Gunn that is already making the DCU exhausting and hasn't even started yet. May have to start avoiding this articles.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/29/2024, 8:48 AM
Cool.

I am somewhat concerned about overcrowding with the amount of characters we already have in Superman:Legacy (and more that might still be announced)….

However Gunn has shown he can handle an ensemble well while still focusing on some key characters moreso then others with his comic book media work so far so I’m cautiously optimistic!!.

Also , Peacemaker S1 was solid so looking forward to S2!!.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/29/2024, 8:49 AM
Just hope we get another banger intro!!.

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RedFury
RedFury - 1/29/2024, 9:47 AM
@TheVisionary25 - hahaha yes! Not only did I love the show, but that intro is pure gold. Can't wait to see if he gives us another dance number, or something else equally as fun.

I wouldn't be surprised if it's like a fake 80's style hair metal concert reenactment.
Forthas
Forthas - 1/29/2024, 8:57 AM
WB will protect the Batman franchise at all costs. Once that goes then DC is not worth anything and it might as well be sold off.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2024, 12:04 PM
@Forthas - It'll be public domain before we know it.

Then there will be multiple Batmen in the cinema, diluting the brand to the degree of Sherlock Holmes or Dracula, and WBD won't be able to do anything to stop it! LMFAO!!!!!!
Forthas
Forthas - 1/29/2024, 1:10 PM
@ObserverIO - Thank you! With the impending move to the public domain, DC has squandered YEARS of exclusive opportunities to profit off the IP. What a disaster! Which means this is basically their last chance.
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/29/2024, 9:02 AM
There is enough heroes in Superman:Legacy don't really need anymore.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2024, 12:07 PM
@marvel72 - And Batman would be the least cumbersome, ironically.
AmazingFILMporg
AmazingFILMporg - 1/29/2024, 9:44 AM
He is trying to force Reeves to make his Batman the Dcu batman.



He already forced Reeves to make his Gotham show a Dcu show🤡
supermanrex
supermanrex - 1/29/2024, 9:56 AM
@AmazingFILMporg - no hes not. do you just pull shit outta your ass regularly? he clearly stated reeves batman is in its own universe. he is recasting for his version of batman in the DCU. how does that equal forcing reeves to make his batman..THE batman.
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/29/2024, 10:07 AM
@AmazingFILMporg - He already said The Batman was Elseworlds.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2024, 12:13 PM
@AmazingFILMporg - That would be the smart play.

So you're wrong.

McMurdo
McMurdo - 1/29/2024, 5:47 PM
@AmazingFILMporg - I don't think he has any desire for emo Bruce to be DCU Bats. And I say this as someone who likes emo Bruce.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 1/29/2024, 9:59 AM
with season 2 i hope we have a clear understanding of continuity and how they will resolve the snyder justice league being in first season.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 1/29/2024, 10:02 AM
@supermanrex - I think Gunn has said that will be the case so I hope so!!
Beer85
Beer85 - 1/29/2024, 10:20 AM
@supermanrex - They could just ignore it. Half of the people watching dont know or care about continuity. Gunn probably wants to explain it in some funny way, but he could just as well ignore it.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2024, 12:26 PM
@Beer85 - And that would be a great way of telling the audience that they don't care at all about any of this. Especially not about something as inane as continuity.


Remember kids: If they don't give AF... why should you?
GeneralChaos
GeneralChaos - 1/29/2024, 10:52 AM
When the CEO is writing and directing several projects he greenlighted...

CEO James Gunn:

"You're hired!"

Writer/Director James Gunn:

"Wow! Thank you. You won't regret it!"
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 1/29/2024, 12:27 PM
@GeneralChaos -

Okay that made me laugh 😂
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/29/2024, 12:28 PM
@GeneralChaos - That second James Gunn was lying. He should've scrapped his TSS spin-offs. Or kept them as Elseworlds on MAX. Woulda made this whole universe-building job WAY EASIER.
GeneralChaos
GeneralChaos - 1/29/2024, 12:30 PM
@ObserverIO - He's missing a golden opportunity to cast his wife as the next Harley Quinn.
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