Nevertheless, the trailer did level to one thing that may present a proof for these former DC heroes. All through the trailer, we see Chris enter a parallel universe by way of a particular portal. Whereas in his house dimension, Chris stays a laughing inventory, even after he and the eleventh Road Youngsters stopped an alien invasion within the first season of Peacemaker, he’s beloved in one of many alternate realities we glimpse him discovering. In actual fact, he’s not simply liked by the general public but in addition by his father Auggie (Robert Patrick), whose alternate should be very completely different from the abusive white supremacist whom Chris killed in season 1.
All through the trailer, we get hints that Chris will spend extra time on this alternate universe, even stealing the smooth, cooler uniform (and fewer cool silk shirts) of his counterpart. And if the clips of two John Cenas battling each other is any indication, the alternate Chris has one thing to say concerning the prime Chris’ plan to steal his life.
On one hand, it’s a bit shocking to see the brand new DC Universe introducing the multiverse already in solely its third official entry. But Gunn’s not backing away, telling panel attendees that Peacemaker season 2 will set up that there are a minimum of 100 alternate realities within the DC Universe. This expands on feedback Gunn made elsewhere, confirming that the portals that Chris makes use of to journey between realities are an extension of those who Lex Luthor utilized in Superman.
Talking of Superman, the SDCC panel said that Peacemaker‘s second season takes place one month after the tip of that movie. That quick time span explains the cameos by Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), and Man Gardner (Nathan Fillion), who enable Chris to audition for membership within the Justice Gang. However Chris’ perception that he belongs with the Justice Gang comes instantly from his emotional development and heroics in season 1. “I don’t wish to be a joke anymore,” Chris says in voice over within the trailer. “I wish to be an actual hero.”
Will Chris be capable of make Peacemaker right into a hero worthy of a world with Superman? In that case it’s going to most likely occur in episodes one, six, and eight of Peacemaker‘s second season, that are the three that Gunn himself directs.
Getting some cool tech from the multiverse will definitely assist Chris be the hero he desires to be, however he’ll must atone for previous sins first. And if the trailer’s depiction of Rick Flag Sr. is any indication, that’s going to be a tall job. Possibly it could be so much simpler for Chris if The Suicide Squad wasn’t canon.