DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast Peacemaker: The Official Podcast with James Gunn – Season 2, Ep. 8
Oct 10, 2025
Join James Gunn, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee as they dive into the thrilling finale of Season 2. Discover party boat secrets and the significance of the kiss between Harcourt and Peacemaker. Hear about the emotional Steel Panther montage and the team’s struggles with loss. Plus, enjoy behind-the-scenes insight on creative choices for the Candyland sequence and the impactful tracking scene. The hosts reflect on chosen family and forgiveness, leaving tantalizing hints for future DCU adventures.
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Taser Research Became On-Set Reference
- James Gunn described researching real taser reactions to help Steve Agee act being tazed authentically on set.
- The hosts joked about being "the apple dumpling gang" while recalling that improv prep moment.
Big Belly Burger Set Drew Real Crowds
- James Gunn recounted shooting the Big Belly Burger flashback scene in Savannah and fans trying to order at the fake set.
- He praised Savannah and the realism of the set that attracted passersby.
Boat Flashback Explains Harcourt's Shift
- The party-boat flashback marks a turning point that hardened Amelia Harcourt's later behavior.
- James Gunn says pre-boat Harcourt was opening up, and the boat incident made her close off.