![]() ![]() It’s a deft and cynical bit of spin delivered in such enjoyably comedic packaging you may not notice it at first. I think it’s also worthy of some skepticism in the way it positions toxic masculinity as something childlike and even endearing when epitomized by Peacemaker, and also, conversely, a thing that has victimized him more than anyone else in this story. With John Cena in the title role - a ding-dong with muscles who nonsensically proclaims, “I made a vow to have peace no matter how many people I have to kill to get it” - the show is big, dumb, rollicking fun. It’s ridiculous and knows it’s ridiculous, with a fully R-rated Saturday morning cartoon sensibility that refuses to take itself too seriously. ![]() 6.A spinoff of director James Gunn’s reboot of “The Suicide Squad,” which came out just six months ago, the HBO Max series “Peacemaker” might be the closest thing to a comic book adaptation that appeals to my sensibilities. The film arrives in theaters and on HBO Max Aug. Written and directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad stars Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Michael Rooker as Savant, Flula Borg as Javelin, David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, Mayling NG as Mongal, Peter Capaldi as The Thinker, Alice Braga as Solsoria, Sylvester Stallone as King Shark, Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Nathan Fillion as TDK, Sean Gunn as Weasel, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, John Cena as Peacemaker, and Steve Agee, Taika Waititi and Storm Reid. But that wouldn't be the problem anyway - the problem in the reflections is seeing the camera and crew." ![]() ![]() Gunn responded, "Well no we built almost all of our sets practically. To a tweet asking, "Why don't you just greenscreen Peacemaker's helmet and add in the mirror effect in post? Or is that more difficult?" Gunn's answer was, "Maybe more difficult but definitely wouldn't look as good." Another fan's mused about The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker filming on a virtual set, the way Star Wars: The Mandalorian was created. Cena will also star in the TV series spinoff Peacemaker for HBO Max, which will delve into Peacemaker's past. Wrestler-turned-actor John Cena co-stars in The Suicide Squadas Peacemaker, a self-proclaimed pacifist who is willing to kill to protect the peace. ![]()
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