Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
HBO Max’sPeacemakerhas been the talk of the town for all the good reasons. Taking the world by storm, John Cena surprised the fans with his impeccable acting performance as theworld’s biggest d-chebag. As a spin-off based onThe Suicide Squad(2021), the series is set after the events of the movie where Peacemaker faces even a greater threat while battling his own personal demons from the past. A far cry from most superhero shows,Peacemakersets a precedent with its unabashed humor, gratuitous violence, and not shying away from socio-political issues.
In the show, Cena’s character is shown to have an abusive upbringing owing to a white supremacist father. As a result, Peacemaker has some outdated ideologies which get challenged throughout the show. But interestingly, the character also seems to be progressive in a few areas, to the surprise of many. To further notch it up, James Gunn revealed that Peacemaker is also bi-sexual, making him the first in the DCEU. While Gunn is known for taking creative liberties from the source material, the director has also revealed that it was actually John Cena, who wanted the character to be bisexual.
“Peacemaker is an interesting character because he’s so f*****-up in so many ways, and then in other ways, he is kind of weirdly forward-thinking. John does improv all the time, and he just turned Christopher Smith into this hyper-sexualized dude that is open to anything sexually. I was surprised by that. But I thought, ‘I guess it makes sense that this guy isn’t one-dimensional.'” –James Gunn
Reportedly, John Cena Peacemaker is bisexual as a result of the character’s abusive childhood and further events which broadened his spectrum over the years. In the show, Peacemaker is shown to have an extremely high libido, often making unironical remarks on his own sexual prowess.
Related:Peacemaker Drops NSFW Rumor About Superman’s Romantic Life
From the very first episode, it was hinted that Peacemaker might be bisexual as he engages in banter about Aquaman’s infamous rumor. However, that claim was confirmed in the seventh episodeStop Dragon My Heart Around, when Smith’s father, the White Dragon, tried to shame his son for being bisexual.
Despite the first reactions to Cena’s character as theworld’s biggest d-uchebaginThe Suicide Squad, the showhumanized the anti-hero, in spite of all his flaws. Considering the character’s massive emotional growth and popularity, the series wasrenewed for a second season.
Peacemakeris now streaming on HBO Max.
Akash Senapati
Senior Content Strategist
Articles Published :373
Akash is the Lead Content Strategist for FandomWire. Having started as a writer for FandomWire back in 2020, he now manages a global team of writers who share the same passion for motion arts, from Martin Scorsese to the latest MCU flick. He loves DC Comics, Anime, Pink Floyd, and sleeping in no particular order. His favorite graphic-medium writers are Grant Morrison, Chris Claremont, Christopher Priest, Garth Ennis, and Eiichiro Oda. Prep time > Aliens.
More from Akash Senapati
Nicholas Hoult Faces Another Setback as James Gunn Confirms David Corenswet as Henry Cavill’s Superman: Legacy Successor
Thunderbolts Project at Marvel Studios Finds its Director
Why Top Gun: Maverick is a Valiant Last Stand Against The Inevitability of Streaming Platforms
Recommended
Tobey Maguire And Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man Era Dies In 2027: Reports
George Lucas vs. Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Showdown of Hollywood’s Richest Directors
Good Boy Filmmaker Reacts To Keanu Reeves’ Film While His Trailer Triggers Odd Query
Harry Potter TV Series on HBO: Who Are the New Weasleys? Details Inside
Every Peaky Blinders Villain, Ranked by How Close They Came to Actually Beating Tommy Shelby
Every Harry Potter Movie Ending, Ranked Worst to Best
DCDC Extended UniverseHBO MaxJames GunnJohn CenaPeacemakerWarner Bros.
