The role of Christopher Smith/Peacemaker’s (John Cena) BFF and sidekick was originally played by Chris Conrad, who is probably best-known as Johnny Cage in 1997 film Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. (At the very least, Conrad is best-known for the role among this crowd; Peacemaker and Mortal Kombat are both Warner Bros. IP.)

In a very NSFW premiere, 'Peacemaker' goes full 'Alice in Wonderland' with its pocket dimension shenanigans.

Frank Grillo revealed what 'surprised' him about working with John Cena in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. The pair star together in 'Peacemaker,' which premieres its second season on HBO Max on Aug.

It's been three and a half years since the season 1 of Peacemaker, starring Cena as the main character, premiered on HBO Max. The series is finally coming back for season 2, and DC Universe (DCU) overseer James Gunn is having a blast with the actor in their promotional appearances for season 2.

John Cena returns as Chris Smith/Peacemaker in the second season of the James Gunn helmed series "Peacemaker" on HBO Max.

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