PEACEMAKER Star John Cena Appeared On THE TONIGHT SHOW In Full Costume To Discuss THE SUICIDE SQUAD Spinoff

The Suicide Squad spinoff Peacemaker is currently shooting in Vancouver, Canada, and John Cena appeared on The Tonight Show via remote last night to tease his role in the HBO Max spinoff series...

By JoshWilding - Feb 02, 2021 09:02 AM EST

Filed Under: The Suicide Squad

Shooting is well underway on the Peacemaker TV series, and John Cena hyped the HBO Max spinoff during an appearance on The Tonight Show yesterday. Opting to do the interview in full costume, the WWE Superstar turned actor was actually sat in the Task Force X member's house for this chat.

"This is actually Peacemaker’s house, and on the contrary, Peacemaker is like a polar opposite of Bruce Wayne, where like Bruce Wayne would be a billionaire with a Batcave, I live in a single-wide, and this is my outfit," Cena revealed. "So, it’s a bit of an interesting story and a bit of new tale."

Perhaps the biggest news to come out of this interview was the fact that Cena mentioned Peacemaker should debut "shortly" after the release of The Suicide Squad this August.

Oh, and for the wrestling fans out there, the leader of the Cenation promised he will eventually step back in the ring. "I’m filming Peacemaker, and that’s going to take a lot of my time," Cena explained. "And I can’t bounce back and forth due to international restrictions. So, at least for the time being, I’m here, but I very much look forward to returning as soon as I possibly can."

Cena's big screen future is looking bright, so WWE is bound to have taken a back seat for the time being. As well as international restrictions, insurance issues will also keep him from WrestleMania (when Dwayne Johnson was injured at that event, Hercules was delayed by months).

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Suicide Squad spinoffs we'd like to see after Peacemaker!

10. Javelin

This obscure Green Lantern villain is basically just a former Olympic athlete who, uh, throws javelins at superheroes. Of course, you could say the same about Captain Boomerang (albeit with boomerangs), so we're definitely excited to see what Flula Borg does with the character next year.

What makes him deserving of a spinoff? Well, while you'll definitely find other compelling possibilities here, a Javelin series could be a funny, quirky, adventure featuring plenty of big laughs.

Unlike Peacemaster, it probably wouldn't need eight episodes, but as a three or four episode origin story combined with some sort of follow-up to the events of The Suicide Squad, this could work.

9. Rick Flag

Joel Kinnaman impressed in Suicide Squad, but he didn't really get the opportunity to show what he could do as that movie's Rick Flag. The actor has already confirmed that he has more to do in the follow-up, with James Gunn giving him the chance to show his character's humorous side.

Exploring Rick's relationship with Dr. June Moon and the role he plays within A.R.G.U.S. could be a lot of fun, especially if we see him going out and getting his hands dirty recruiting bad guys.

That's a premise with a tonne of potential, though it would be equally as fun to see him butt heads with Amanda Waller and potentially even go on the run from her. Either way, Rick is a character we would love to spend more time with, and a TV series would be the perfect place for that.

8. A.R.G.U.S.

Here's a weird idea for you; an A.R.G.U.S. series focusing on the agents who accompany Task Force X into battle! It can't be easy having to fight alongside some of the world's greatest villains, and following some hapless agents in the field has the potential to be a really cool series.

This wouldn't be that different to The Batman spinoff coming to HBO Max, and could include some A-List cameos as these agents find themselves having to fight for themselves without them.

Amanda Waller factoring into proceedings would make sense, and we're sure a filmmaker like James Gunn could definitely have fun here, likely borrowing more obscure names from the comic books.

7. Bloodsport

This makes sense for a number of reasons, but Idris Elba leading his own spinoff series on HBO Max would be a logical next step for the A-Lister now he's part of the DC Extended Universe.

James Gunn wrote this role specifically for the actor, so we're confident he would enjoy continuing his story on the streaming service. His claim to fame is that he shot Superman, so perhaps one of Henry Cavill's rumoured cameos could be used in this small screen story featuring Bloodsport.

Considering there was a second Bloodsport in the comic books who was a white supremacist, a TV show could even pit Elba's version against him in a series that deals with some hard-hitting topics.

6. Ratcatcher 2

It's clear that James Gunn has big plans for Ratcatcher 2 based on what he's said about the character and some of the rumours we've been hearing, and relative newcomer Daniela Melchior has the opportunity to steal the show here. A newly created villain based on the original Ratcatcher, there's a tonne of different directions a small screen spinoff could ultimately choose to go down.

It would be pretty cool, for example, to see this new Ratcatcher come face to face with her predecessor, a classic Batman baddie who might not be happy about someone ripping off his gimmick.

Alternatively, the show could reveal how he trained her, delving into what led her down a path that ended with a place in the ranks of Task Force X. She's a cool looking character, so fingers crossed.

5. King Shark

We don't know whether King Shark will talk in The Suicide Squad, but assuming he's more than just a mindless beast, the villain could be every bit the highlight here as Groot was in Guardians of the Galaxy.

A series revolving around a CGI character certainly wouldn't be cheap, but it doesn't look like WarnerMedia is skimping on these HBO Max TV shows, and we're sure there's a human side of King Shark that could also be explored. It all boils down to how much personality James Gunn gives him!

Something tells us he will be a breakout character in the movie, so a TV show (probably not as many as eight episodes) could have fun exploring what makes him tick and how he became this hulking beast.

4. Katana

It's true that Katana doesn't appear to be part of The Suicide Squad, but she still worked alongside Task Force X in the first movie and was clearly a complicated character with motivations worth exploring.

What led to her deciding to help Rick Flag in the first movie and what's the deal with that sword of hers? Those are questions a TV show could definitely address, while also picking up with the character after she helped those villains save Midway City in the first instalment of this franchise.

If James Gunn were to be involved from a creative standpoint, he could help overhaul Katana in a big way.

3. Harley Quinn

Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey wasn't exactly a box office hit, but the title character still has a devoted fanbase, and it's obviously going to be exciting seeing what James Gunn does with her next year.

While her solo movie (because, let's face it, it wasn't really about the Birds of Prey) did a lot right, there's room for improvement, and a TV series might be a better fit for Harley than a feature now. Her animated series certainly gets a lot of love, so perhaps Gunn could tell a story with the Joker's former beau, this time set directly in the world of Task Force X and Amanda Waller?

A mission of her own - with a few new and familiar faces at her side - could be a blast, particularly if it were to finally explore Harley's relationship with Poison Ivy in a live-action setting.

2. Captain Boomerang

In many ways, Jai Courtney's Captain Boomerang was a highlight in 2016's Suicide Squad, and while the movie perhaps tried a little too hard to make him the DC Universe's Deadpool, he was riot.

With a leading role in The Suicide Squad as well, James Gunn has the clash to flesh this Flash foe out in some new and intriguing ways, with a TV series then picking up on those ideas. We saw him get caught by the Fastest Man Alive, but what if there's more to Boomer than just that?

There were certainly signs he has a conscience in the first instalment, and he may not be all bad. Whatever story this series tackled, taking this down a comedic route would likely be for the best. If Ezra Miller can be convinced to cameo for a rematch, then that would be a real bonus for fans!

1. Deadshot

Deadshot was supposed to be in The Suicide Squad, but Will Smith being busy elsewhere is what led to Bloodsport's introduction. It's a real shame too as it's obvious there was more to explore with dynamic he established with Harley Quinn over the course of the 2016 movie.

A TV series wouldn't necessarily have to head down that route, but Floyd Lawton is almost certainly still in Amanda Waller's custody and ready to be dispatched from his cell for a new mission.

Smith returning to the small screen would be a huge deal with HBO Max, and there are tonnes of comic book storylines James Gunn could borrow from to tell this story. Harley having a supporting role would be no bad thing either...so, how about a team-up series of some sort, instead?

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33 Comments

GhostDog - 2/2/2021, 9:56 AM

Man has come a long way.

From garbage rap and body slams, to his own show.

Reeds2Much - 2/2/2021, 10:04 AM

@BlackBeltJones - It seems every wrestler with big screen intentions has that goofy movie period. Hogan had Santa With Muscles, Mr Nanny and Suburban Commando; Rock had Toothfairy and every Kevin Hart collab; Bautista has Guardians and MySpy; Cena had Blockers and Trainwreck.

God bless them for it, going so far out of their comfort zones to be goofy.

Nightmare - 2/2/2021, 10:05 AM

@BlackBeltJones - Garbage?

DillonEnnis - 2/2/2021, 10:00 AM

I want James Gunn for Booster Gold

Battabing - 2/2/2021, 4:04 PM

@DillonEnnis -
I want James Gunn for Justice League International (from 1987), which stars Booster Gold.

RolandD - 2/2/2021, 10:10 AM

NicolausCopernicus - 2/2/2021, 10:15 AM

Dredd97 - 2/2/2021, 2:25 PM

@NicolausCopernicus - truly the worst late night host. And I don't even like James Corden

bobevanz - 2/2/2021, 2:58 PM

@NicolausCopernicus - I literally just watched that wheel of the worst lmao

MovieMonster - 2/2/2021, 10:17 AM

I hope the first trailer that gets released is a red-band so we can see all that R-rated insanity James Gunn has been cooking up.

RolandD - 2/2/2021, 10:34 AM

I've never seen him in anything, but others have talked of how he can act. You gottta love his dedication doing the interview in full Peacemaker getup.

Grodd87 - 2/2/2021, 11:19 AM

Always love to see people excited for a role.

Kozmik - 2/2/2021, 11:27 AM

Jimmy Fallon feels like the fakest person ever. He may think what he's doing is enthusiasm, but it just comes off like someone who's acting like he's enthusiastic.

GothamSon - 2/2/2021, 11:31 AM

Jimmy's managing team: 'Stop being fake.'

Jimmy Fallon: 'I don't know what that means.'

soberchimera - 2/2/2021, 11:51 AM

I think this show will have strong Deadpool vibes.

L0RDbuckethead - 2/2/2021, 12:02 PM

The OG

SpideyPuffsMJ - 2/2/2021, 12:57 PM

Happy for Cena but am I the only one who could care less about Peacemaker/to a lesser extent Suicide Squad? It’s weird, I really want to see how Gunn closes out Guardians 3, but I’m not sure the douche-bro R-rated edgy vibe Gunn will bring to Suicide Squad is up my alley I guess. Not really hyped, but to each their own.

PicolasCage - 2/2/2021, 1:14 PM

Jimmy Fallon should have been run out of the industry long ago

Himura - 2/2/2021, 3:25 PM

Fallon is terrible at these webcam interviews. He can barely carry the conversation and just goes from one bullet point to the next.

Watching someone like Conan do his, it feels like night and day.

BritishMonkey - 2/2/2021, 5:09 PM

And he still won't put on his big boy pants and face Gail Simone. Can't even wrestle a bear, pfft...

globaltravels - 2/2/2021, 11:37 PM

I’m hearing a voice speaking but it’s just a shot of a living room...? What am I not seeing?

BruceParker - 2/3/2021, 1:51 AM

Am I the only one thinking that costume looks horrible?

RegularPoochie - 2/4/2021, 7:00 AM

Cena is such a good guy, and I love the comic accurate costume

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