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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Peacemaker season 2: Which DC villains are hunting John Cena's antihero?
John Cena's Christopher Smith is gearing up for a brutal fight in Peacemaker season 2. The HBO Max series, directed by James Gunn, returns August 21 after more than three years, bringing with it a mix of new heroes and a roster of villains drawn straight from DC's archives. Gunn has confirmed that six heavy-hitting antagonists will appear this season, setting the stage for chaos, reports The Direct. Peacemaker Season 2: John Cena's Christopher Smith is set to face new and old villains this time.(Screengrab/YouTube) This second outing is not just about action. Cena's antihero is still dealing with the fallout of The Suicide Squad and his messy past, even as he is being hunted from all directions. Also read: James Gunn shares first Supergirl Poster following Superman's box office success Peacemaker Season 2: White Dragon and the return of nightmares One of the biggest surprises is the return of White Dragon. In season 1, Robert Patrick's Auggie Smith - Peacemaker's abusive father - met his end. But footage from season 2 shows a new White Dragon costume, this time with a blue color scheme. The video hints it could be Auggie reappearing in visions, as he did during the season 1 finale, or someone entirely new carrying the mantle. Frank Grillo's Rick Flag Sr. also joins the season, gunning for revenge after Peacemaker killed his son, Rick Flag Jr., in The Suicide Squad. That showdown promises some of the most emotionally charged moments this season, according to The Direct. Also read: Fantastic Four First Steps opens at $56 million in US, nearly matches Superman's Day 1 New faces and familiar rivals in Peacemaker Season 2 While in conversation with the media outlet, James Gunn has also introduced an original character, Red St. Wild, played by Michael Rooker. Gunn called him 'the world's foremost eagle hunter,' which instantly makes Eagly, Peacemaker's loyal sidekick, a target. Nhut Le's Judomaster is back as well, though his allegiance is unclear. He spent most of season 1 fighting Peacemaker, but this time his role could swing either way. Sean Gunn steps in as Maxwell Lord, a character with a shady reputation in DC lore. He appears to be connected to Justice League recruitment efforts, but fans know Lord is rarely trustworthy. Rounding out the villain squad is White Rabbit, played by Brey Noelle. Known in comics as a socialite with super speed and cloning abilities, she is making her live-action debut. FAQs Who is the main villain in Peacemaker season 2? Six villains, including White Dragon and Maxwell Lord, are set to appear. When does Peacemaker season 2 premiere? The first episode debuts on August 21. Which actors are joining season 2? Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Brey Noelle, and Frank Grillo are confirmed for new roles. Will Judomaster be a villain again? His role has not been confirmed, but he is expected to have major fight scenes.
Geek Tyrant
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
PEACEMAKER Season 2: James Gunn Teases Huge Cameos, a SUPERMAN Tie-In, and DCU Connections — GeekTyrant
James Gunn is not holding back when it comes to Peacemaker Season 2. With the DCU getting a full-blown reboot, Gunn is making sure Peacemaker thrives in his future DC plans. In a new interview with EW, Gunn shed some light on what fans can expect, and it's a lot. The recently released trailer already gave us a glimpse of what's coming, including the official debut of characters like Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner and Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl. But those cameos? That's just the beginning. Gunn said: 'I developed it along the way, in conjunction with the other DC projects that we're doing, so it's very much connected to Superman and it's very much connected to what comes after. 'I had a rough idea of what I was going to do, but it was actually quite different than what the show ended up being.' One of the key connective tissues between Peacemaker and the larger DCU is a piece of tech introduced in Season 1 called the Quantum Unfolding Chamber or QUC, which was created by Peacemaker's deeply problematic father, White Dragon. This pocket-dimension technology is apparently the center of Season 2's story and will carry over into Gunn's Superman film. Gunn shared: 'You've seen what we call the QUC, the Quantum Unfolding Chamber, in the first season of Peacemaker, and we see more about that technology in Superman. 'The QUC is the center of the story in Peacemaker season 2... We see a lot of different characters from Superman in the [season], [including] Isabela and Nathan and Sean, and then we see a bunch of other characters later on in the season from other parts of the DCU and from Superman.' He then teased: 'There might even be one really, really, really big cameo near the end of the show.' Naturally, this opens the door for a lot of wild possibilities like alternate timelines, doppelgängers, retcons, and whatever else Gunn's imagination is cooking up behind the scenes. As for Peacemaker himself, we're picking up 'roughly' two years after the events of Season 1, and Chris Smith has developed a bit of an ego. Having saved the world from the Butterflies, he thinks he's ready for the big leagues. 'We come into season 2 with Peacemaker knowing that he saved the world from the Butterflies. He thinks he's a big star now, and he should be a real superhero. 'And we see at the very beginning of episode 1 that he's meeting with the group of superheroes from Superman, and he's basically interviewing for membership in the group. But they just mock him the entire time, so he's not taken seriously.' Gunn goes on to say: 'He's still considered a punchline among all of the other metahumans, so he's starting the season in a bad place. As are all of our heroes, all of the 11th Street kids — well, everybody but Vigilante [Freddie Stroma], who just always seems to be okay with everything.' Warner Bros. describes Season 2 as continuing 'the story of Christopher 'Chris' Smith, aka Peacemaker, the vigilante Super Hero as he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evil-doer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost.' So, we've got big cameos coming, Superman connections, dimension-hopping tech, and Peacemaker still being a lovable jackass. I'm excited to see how this plays out and I hoipe that Gunn sticks the landing with his big an ambitious plans.
South China Morning Post
14-02-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
White horse in China that died after saving drowning man to get statue in its honour
Published: 2:00pm, 14 Feb 2025 A seven-year-old horse in China that joined the rescue of a drowning man has died of illness days after its heroics, touching the hearts of many people on mainland social media. Nicknamed Bailong, which means 'White Dragon', it was being trained by its owner near a river in Xiantao in the central province of Hubei on February 4 when a man fell into the water, Jimu News reported. The man was rescued after its owner, Yilibai, rode the horse and whipped it to go into the water. Yilibai said Bailong had never been in water before but did not hesitate when jumping into the river. Bailong did not hesitate when its owner instructed it to plunge into the river. Photo: Baidu 'When it received my order, it implemented it firmly and was very cooperative,' Yilibai was quoted as saying. 'Bailong played a leading role in the rescue effort.'
