Peacemaker is back, and he’s still willing to cross every line to keep the peace. On Season 2 of “Peacemaker,” John Cena will return as the titular hero, diving headfirst into a world of explosive action, moral gray areas, and chaos only he can survive. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn created the series, which streams on Max. According to Variety, Gunn penned all eight episodes of the upcoming season.
For those hoping to land a role on “Peacemaker” (or a show like it), we’ve got you covered. With advice from the CD who helped cast the series and information about upcoming seasons, let this guide be your go-to resource.
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“Peacemaker” debuted in January 2022 as a spinoff of Gunn’s 2021 film “The Suicide Squad.” Season 1 follows Christopher Smith (Cena), aka Peacemaker, as he unwillingly joins the fictional government agency A.R.G.U.S. and its covert Project Butterfly. His mission: track down and eliminate parasitic butterfly-like creatures hiding inside human hosts.
“Peacemaker” Season 2, premiering Aug. 21, 2025, will serve as a “soft reboot” of the series. While Season 1 featured a Justice League cameo from Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe, the new installment won’t treat that as canon. Instead, the second season will pick up after the events of Gunn’s upcoming “Superman,” which hits theaters July 11. “Superman” launches the new DC Universe (DCU), which follows a different storyline than the earlier Snyder-led DCEU.
John Papsidera is the casting director for Max’s “Peacemaker.” With more than 200 credits to his name—including blockbuster films like Gunn’s “Superman” and Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” and hit series like Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” franchise and Shawn Ryan’s “The Night Agent”—Papsidera brings a wealth of experience to the table. He’s also a two-time Emmy winner with five additional casting nominations.
“We really respect actors, and we want them to be able to feel like when they walk into the audition room, they have the freedom to do the best work they can,” says Papsidera. Read more of his insights about auditions in this interview.
According to Deadline, “Peacemaker” Season 2 wrapped filming in November 2024. While it’s too soon to know if the series will return for a third installment, you can still jump into your next action-packed role. Here are the latest casting opportunities actively seeking talent now:
You’ll find even more opportunities at these casting directory pages:
Peacemaker may crash through walls, but that’s no way to land an audition. If you’re aiming for high-profile roles, you’ll need an agent. Here’s how to get representation even if you don’t have any acting experience.
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