With the author’s strike lastly coming to an finish on Wednesday morning, DC Studios Chief James Gunn took to social media to reply some fan questions in regards to the DCU, confirming as soon as once more the three DCEU characters who will pivot the DCU.

“Xolo Maridueña will continue playing Blue Beetle in the DCU, as Viola Davis will Amanda Waller, and John Cena will Peacemaker,” Gunn mentioned on Threads.

Gunn additionally as soon as once more hinted on the DCU beginning with Superman: Legacy, that includes David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with Gunn directing. Nonetheless, the primary mission on the slate is the highly-anticipated animated sequence, Creature Commandos.

“Nothing is canon until Creature Commandos next year — a sort of aperitif to the DCU — & then a deeper dive into the universe with Superman: Legacy after that,” Gunn mentioned. “It’s a very human drive to want to understand everything all the time, but I think its okay to be confused on what’s happening in the DCU since no one has seen anything from the DCU yet.”

Gunn added, “And, yes, some actors will be playing characters they’ve played in other stories & some plot points might be consistent with plot points from the dozens of films, shows & animated projects that have come from DC in the past. But nothing is canon until CC and Legacy.”

Creature Commandos, the inaugural installment in Gunn and Safran’s extremely anticipated Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters saga throughout the DC Universe (DCU). Viola Davis returns as Amanda Waller within the animated Max sequence, slated for a 2024 launch, alongside actors Frank Grillo, Maria Bakalova, and David Harbour.

Davis can be set to steer the live-action Max sequence Waller, a outstanding addition to the lineup of movie and tv titles deliberate for this opening chapter.

Don’t count on Peacemaker season 2 earlier than July 2025

The frustration stemming from the prolonged ready interval is clear, as quite a few Peacemaker followers have turned to social media to vocalize their discontent, with just a few even elevating questions in regards to the rationale behind a second season following such a prolonged hiatus.

John Cena’s rendition of the DC Comics character has performed a big function in propelling Peacemaker to fan-favorite standing. The present has garnered popularity of its distinctive fusion of motion, humor, and drama.

Created by the writing duo Joe Gill and artist Pat Boyette, Peacemaker made his debut as a member of Job Drive X, a government-assembled squad of supervillains dispatched on perilous missions. The character is notable for his unwavering dedication to reaching peace, even when it necessitates using drive. The sequence continues the story instantly following the occasions of The Suicide Squad.

Peacemaker can be presently starring in a his personal comedian ebook titled Peacemaker Tries Onerous! from DC Comics.

The way forward for the DC Universe

James Gunn and Peter Safran informed journalists earlier this yr that their imaginative and prescient for the DC Universe consists of locked scripts, wiggle room and a unified storyline throughout movie, tv, animation and online game tasks.