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As the dust settles on the recently concluded writer’s strike, Hollywood is gearing up to resume production for a number of halted projects. And thus keep all anxious fans updated on the recent developments, James Gunn, who recently stepped up as the bossman of the DCU in an effort to save the universe, took to the social media platform Threads to answer some fan questions and make some announcements. It was here that he revealed an exciting revelation, and that is the return of three beloved DCU actors who are ready to make their mark in the brand-new universe crafted by himself and the talented Safran.
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John Cena Is Returning as the Peacemaker
The‘old’DCEU will come to an end with the release ofAquaman and the Lost Kingdomin December. And the brand-new DCU will start its journey soon after. Although the directorJames Gunnpromised a completely new venture disregarding all the past developments in the universe, the fresh restart will consist of a few of the old DCEU actors. As James Gunn stated onThreads,
“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.”
AndJohn Cenais one of them!
All the restless fans can finally rest now. While there were whispers and speculations about the actor’s comeback, fans weren’t sure how much the fresh narratives and the storyboard would align with the character. However, now that the news has been officially revealed, it’s undeniably a heartening revelation for all the Peacemaker fans out there. The second season ofPeacemakerwas already announced last year, and as Gunn confirmed will be coming to the audiences after theSuperman: Legacyfilm, which is set for a 2025 release.
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Other 2 DCEU Actors Carrying Over to James Gunn’s DCU
As James Gunn’sThreadsstatements read,
“Xolo Maridueña will continue playing Blue Beetle in the DCU, as Viola Davis will Amanda Waller, and John Cena will Peacemaker.”
The addition of Xolo Maridueña and Viola Davis to the roaster has the fan base seemingly quite excited, causing a rift in opinions. While Cena and Maridueña’s return had been somewhat anticipated by the audience, Davis’s reentry into the universe has left few of the fans with a sense of uncertainty leading them to debate whether she is the perfect fit to continue portraying Amanda Waller.
However, considering Davis’s immense talent, there’s an interesting possibility that, if handled correctly, Amanda Waller could be a far more sinister character than the audience has already witnessed so far. Although the debate about the‘right’choice will continue to live on forever, in the end, fans are excited to see what Gunn has in store for them.
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Source:Threads
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
