It was announced earlier this year that The Suicide Squad writer and director James Gunn would helm a Peacemaker-centric spinoff series for HBO Max, writing all eight episodes and directing certain ones, including the pilot. Gunn has recently confirmed that he is getting ready for work on the upcoming series, which will see John Cena reprise the eponymous role from The Suicide Squad.On his Twitter account, Gunn shared a photo of a personalized Xbox Series X console that was given to him as a gift. "Lovely gift from my friends at [Xbox] (of course it's in the busiest time of my life, between two movies and a TV show)," he wrote. "But perhaps I'll find some down time as I begin my mandatory two-week quarantine here in Canada for Peacemaker."RELATED: Suicide Squad: James Gunn Reveals Hidden Role for Creator John Ostrander

Peacemaker will explore the character's origins, though Gunn has pointed out that the show might not be a prequel to The Suicide Squad, and could feature appearances from other Task Force X members. It will also see Steve Agee -- who serves as the on-set actor for King Shark in The Suicide Squad -- reprise his additional role from the film as Belle Reve warden John Economos. Gunn will produce Peacemaker alongside The Suicide Squad executive producer Peter Safran and lead actor Cena.

Written and produced by James Gunn, Peacemaker stars John Cena as the titular character. The series will release on HBO Max at an unspecified date. Production is expected to begin in early 2021.

Written and directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad stars Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Michael Rooker as Savant, Flula Borg as Javelin, David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, Mayling NG as Mongal, Peter Capaldi as The Thinker, Alice Braga as Solsoria, Steve Agee as King Shark, Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Nathan Fillion as TDK, Sean Gunn as Weasel, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, John Cena as Peacemaker, Taika Waititi and Storm Reid. The film arrives in theaters Aug. 6, 2021.

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