As we creep towards the premiere of HBO Max’s upcomingThe Suicide Squadspinoff series,Peacemaker, directorJames Gunnhas taken toTwitterto give us a look at another character joining his violent DC world. The new photo depicts actorNhut Leas Judomaster in a scene from the upcoming adaptation, in an all green costume complete with a vest, arm cuffs, and mask, posed in a fighting position ready to kick some serious behind. A vigilante himself, audiences can expect Judomaster to be fighting against extremist vigilante Peacemaker, in order to stop him from carrying out his missions.
John Cenawill be stepping into the boots of the title character, known as Christopher Smith when he isn’t enacting his superhero agenda. An egotistical vigilante obsessed with peace (as he sees it), the hero will stop at nothing to hold up his values…no matter how many people he needs to kill in order to do so. The series also starsSteve Agee(The Sarah Silverman Program) as John Economos,Danielle Brooks(Orange is the New Black) as Leota Adebayo,Robert Patrick(The Protege) as Auggie Smith,Jennifer Holland(The Suicide Squad) as Emilia Harcourt,Freddie Stroma(Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince) as Adrian Chase, a.k.a. Vigilante, andChukwudi Iwuji(The Girl Who Got Away) as Clemson Murn. There’s also a very cute bald eagle in the mix.
The series is DC’s first dive into TV that lines up with film canon, and will serve as a spinoff to 2021’sThe Suicide Squad, which Gunn also directed.Peacemakerwas created by Cena, Gunn, andPeter Safran, who has produced big DC hits such likeThe Suicide Squad,Aquaman, andShazam!.
RELATED:New ‘Peacemaker’ Trailer Shows There’s Nothing Like a Bloodbath to Start the DayArecent trailershowed viewers a softer side of Peacemaker, who may be feeling some remorse for his past transgressions and murderous judgements, as well as uncertainty surrounding new missions that are morally questionable. It also gave us a look at the ensemble cast, who will add to the action-packed comedy that doesn’t seem to take itself too seriously. With Gunn at the helm, working alongsideThe Righteous Gemstonesco-creator and directorJody Hill, andThe Walking DeaddirectorRosemary Rodriguez, the series is bound to bring the murderous superhero and the rest of his team to life.
Peacemakerhits HBO Max on January 13. Check out the all-new photo below:
