Peacemaker Taking a Backseat as James Gunn Builds Out the DCU, John Cena Says

John Cena said Peacemaker is taking a back seat as James Gunn focuses on building out the DCU with characters like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

The wrestler-turned-actor behind the Suicide Squad anti-hero opened up about the character's future during an interview on Happy, Sad, Confused. He said he's far from hung up Chris Smith's iconic metal helmet, but as for when he'll return as fans await Peacemaker Season 3, he can't say much.

"No," Cena said when asked if he's been in costume since the last episodes of his HBO show premiered in October of last year. "When I put that helmet on, I told James, I'm like, 'Dude, I'll put this helmet on as long as you need me to. He makes me a better performer, so I love being around him."

Cena was one of the first actors to work with Gunn when he began his transition to a new DC universe in 2019. …