Peacemaker
Suicidal squad member seeks world peace.
About Peacemaker
Released: 2022
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 1 Seasons Available (8 Episodes)
Cast
John Cena, John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Robert Patrick, Annie Chang, Nhut Le, Lochlyn Munro, James Gunn, John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Chukwudi Iwuji, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Robert Patrick, Annie Chang, Nhut Le, Lochlyn Munro, James Gunn
Peacemaker (2022)
About Peacemaker
Peacemaker is a captivating American television series that first premiered in 2022. The series, created by James Gunn, is a spin-off from the movie Suicide Squad (2021) and picks up where it left off. The protagonist Christopher Smith, alias Peacemaker, who is believed to be dead, actually survives but suffers significant memory loss. As he struggles to piece his memories together, he must live up to his vow of peace and justice, navigating a world filled with complex alliances and deadly enemies.
Making / Production
The series was developed for HBO Max by James Gunn. It was a product of Gunn's time spent during the COVID-19 lockdown. The filming of Peacemaker happened around Vancouver throughout 2021.
Actors
- John Cena as Christopher Smith / Peacemaker: A convincingly played character who strives for peace, regardless of how many people he has to kill for it.
- Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo: She provides a strong performance as a newcomer to the team with a hidden agenda.
- Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase / Vigilante: Portrayed as Peacemaker's quirky ally, Stroma's delivery is spot on and adds an element of humor to the show.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Despite being a spin-off from a movie, creator James Gunn had enough creative freedom and wrote the entire first season himself.
- The series marks the first television project for John Cena.
- The character of Peacemaker was first introduced in the comic world in 1966.
Quotes
- "Peace is something worth killing for."
- "This is the path I've chosen. No matter how much it hurts, no matter the cost!"
- "There is no scale of evil, evil is evil."
Music, Soundtrack
- The series boasts an eclectic soundtrack that includes classic rock, pop hits, and even some opera, complimenting the show's unpredictable tone.
- The opening theme, "Do Ya Wanna Taste It" by Wig Wam, is a catchy tune that sets the tone for the show.
- Scenes featuring dramatic moments or high-stakes action are often accompanied by songs that add to the intensity and widen the emotional scope.
About Peacemaker
Peacemaker explores the origins and missions of a superhuman, peace-obsessed vigilante navigating a ruthless world.