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After James Gunn announced the reboot for the DC Universe, fans were quite upset about saying goodbye to some of their favorite actors including Ben Affleck’s Batman and the one that hurt the most – Henry Cavill’s Superman. While we will certainly miss the familiar faces, it’s time to move on.
However, there are a handful of old actors who will be a part of James Gunn’s new DCU which will begin with Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. Let’s take a look at the actors who were able to survive James Gunn’s reboot and will soon be returning to the superhero universe, one way or the other.
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Actors Returning After James Gunn’s Reboot
Viola Davis (Amanda Waller)
While announcing the projects that will be a part of ‘Gods and Monsters,’James Gunnrevealed thatViola Davis’ Amanda Waller will be seen leading her very own live-action Max series,Waller.She was previously seen in a few films in the superhero universe, including bothSuicide Squadfilms andBlack Adam.She was also a part of the series,Peacemaker.
Davis posted a photo of the announcement on herInstagramaccount where she wrote,“Very exciting news. Can’t wait to tackle ‘The Wall.’”
SinceWalleris a part of Chapter One, there is a long time to go before the series releases.
Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle)
Xolo Maridueña’s Blue Beetle is the newest member of the DCU with his film having just been released. Both the film and Maridueña’s performance have received praise from fans and critics and therefore, we are quite excited that this may not be the last we will be seeing of him in the DCU.
During his appearance on theInside of You podcast, Gunn made a surprising revelation stating that Maridueña’s Blue Beetle is in fact the first DCU character. He said,
“I mean the first DCU character, for sure, is Blue Beetle, and the first full DCU movie is Superman [Legacy].
Of course, this does not mean that a sequel toBlue Beetleis confirmed even in the furthest future. As far as Maridueña is concerned, though, he is“so ready”to do another film, as he told Variety.
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John Cena (Peacemaker)
Well, we are glad our favorite television supe is not going to be left behind! After the successful run ofPeacemakerseason one,John Cenais all set to reprise his role in the next season. WhilePeacemakerseason 2 was announced before Gunn andPeter Safrantook charge of the studio, the former himself confirmed Cena being a part of the new DCU.
While replying to a fan onX(formerly known as Twitter) who was asking about the release ofPeacemakerseason 2, Gunn stated that it will release sometime afterSuperman: Legacy.Well, that is one long wait.
Sean Gunn (Weasel)
Gunn’s brother,Sean Gunn, has also managed to save himself from the snap as he will reprise his role as Weasel in the upcoming Max series,Creature Commandos.Apart from playing Weasel in the series, Gunn will also give his voice to G.I. Robot, a military android. He was previously seen inThe Suicide Squad(2021).
As for the release ofCreature Commandos,James Gunn stated a few months back that the series will be out even beforeSuperman: Legacy.
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Steve Agee (John Economos)
It looks like thePeacemakeractors got the long end of the stick as Steve Agee, who played the role of John Economos in the series, is all set to return to not one, but two future DCU projects. This includesCreature Commandosand of course,Waller.Agee made his debut inThe Suicide Squadwhich means that he officially has four DC projects in his portfolio.
As of now, there is no update about Agee being in the second season ofPeacemaker,but we won’t be surprised if that happens.
Gunn has a lot planned for the reboot, which might get a little overwhelming for the viewers. We are glad we have a few familiar faces to keep us company on the ride!
Mishkaat Khan
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A connoisseur of all things horror, fantasy, and the occasional chick flick, Mishkaat has been penning pieces for FandomWire since 2022. She started off as an intern and has worked her way up to a Senior Writer with over 2000 articles to her name.Outside of entertainment, she has also written well-researched medical content as a freelance writer and has experience in social media management.When not writing, you can find her relaxing with a romance novel and a tall glass of iced coffee in her hand or watching re-runs of ‘Supernatural’ and ‘The Office.’
