Peacemaker season 2's eagle hunter wasn't originally played by Michael Rooker, but James Gunn won't say who the "talented" recast actor is: "He just didn't work in the role"

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James Gunn won't reveal who the original Red St. Wild actor is

Steve Agee as John Economos and Michael Rooker as Red St Wild in Peacemaker season 2, episode 4.
(Image credit: Jessica Miglio/HBO Max)

Long-time James Gunn collaborator Michael Rooker may have spread his wings into the DCU as the world's foremost eagle hunter Red St. Wild in Peacemaker season 2, but he wasn't originally meant to portray the villainous role.

While there had previously been talk about an unknown actor departing the second season, James Gunn finally addressed the situation in a reply to a fan on Threads.

Despite his appearance as St. Wild, Gunn won't be counting the last-minute favor towards Rooker's DCU dance card – so the door is open for him to portray another character in that universe.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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