Is Peacemaker the important thing to Man of Tomorrow? James Gunn teases that final week’s stunning cameo could also be establishing a key storyline for the DC Universe.

Episode 6 of Peacemaker was filled with completely surprising twists and turns. Although, out of all the things James Gunn determined to disclose in these packed 40 minutes, maybe essentially the most thrilling second was a cameo made by Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. Whereas it’s not precisely clear how the deal will play into the final 2 episodes of the present but, indicators level to it being a key second within the ever-growing DC Universe.

And it appears James Gunn agrees. When talking to Collider in regards to the completely beautiful cameo, he admits that followers shouldn’t count on to see extra of Nicholas Hoult for the rest of Peacemaker season 2. Nonetheless, he additionally means that the deal made by Lex Luthor could affect future DC Universe projects- together with Man of Tomorrow.

“Oh no, no, we’re not going to be seeing Nick essentially, however his deal is necessary to the remainder of the season, extremely necessary, not solely to the remainder of the season, however to the Man of Tomorrow as nicely.”

How Peacemaker Connects To Man Of Tomorrow

To some, this can be an thrilling tease as to how James Gunn plans to interconnect the DC Universe. To others, the cameo rings bells of “homework”, with them now having to observe two seasons of Peacemaker to know Man of Tomorrow. Nonetheless, the director assures that the 2 initiatives stand independently, regardless of Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor enjoying a job in each.

“I don’t need folks to really feel like, in the event that they like Superman and don’t like Peacemaker, I don’t need them to have to observe Peacemaker or vice versa.”

“So there’s issues which are linked, however after I’m working Man of Tomorrow, I be sure that folks can are available simply on Man of Tomorrow and perceive all the things, you recognize, particularly not having to observe Peacemaker. Superman is a little bit bit completely different as a result of it’s a sequel to that. So it’s completely different in that respect..”

It’s a aid to listen to that, regardless of how concerned James Gunn is in initiatives because the co-chair of the DC Universe, he’s not weaving a grand tapestry than can solely be understood as a complete. Peacemaker and Man of Tomorrow are sure to talk to completely different audiences. The one true certainty is that Nicholas Hoult will proceed to kill it as Lex Luthor.

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