James Gunn reveals that major Peacemaker season 2 cameo was filmed during Superman, but "it instantly felt different"

John Cena in Peacemaker season 2
(Image credit: HBO/DC Studios)

In the latest episode of Peacemaker season 2, a major DC character makes an appearance – and, as it turns out, it was filmed at the same time as Superman.

The following contains major spoilers for Peacemaker season 2, episode 6, so turn back now if you're not up to date!

"It was cool, it was weird because tonally, it instantly felt different from Superman, which is so big and brash, and then this show is so strangely grounded and gritty," he added. "And then also hearing Nick curse… I felt like even Nick's performance was different."

Molly Edwards
Deputy Entertainment Editor

I'm the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site's Total Film and SFX sections. I previously worked on the Disney magazines team at Immediate Media, and also wrote on the CBeebies, MEGA!, and Star Wars Galaxy titles after graduating with a BA in English.

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