Chukwudi Iwuji's no-nonsense soldier of fortune Clemson Murn met his end in Peacemaker season 1, but showrunner James Gunn had earlier teased that he might recast the actor to portray a different role in the DC Universe. During a recent episode of Peacemaker: The Official Podcast, Gunn revealed that Murn could even return to Peacemaker, mentioning a plot with major consequences for the show's future.
[Editor's Note: Spoilers ahead for Peacemaker season 2, episode 7, "Like a Keith in the Night."]
When anti-hero Chris Smith (John Cena) and his friends visit Earth-2 in Peacemaker season 2, they encounter very different versions of several people from their own world. Rick Flagg, Jr. (Joel Kinnaman) clumsily stumbles overturning trash cans. Emilia Harcourt (Jennifer Holland) prefers books and skirts to pants and brawling. And Vigilante (Freddie Stroma) battles for the downtrodden as a member of the Sons of Liberty, rather than simply killing drug dealers and small-time lawbreakers.
The Murn in Chris Smith's original world was taken over by the alien butterfly Ik Nobe Llok, who had no desire to harm any humans. Even though Murn was the worst person he could find, the butterfly still felt remorse to take over his body, because he believed Murn was capable of change.
Gunn explained he aimed to showcase that difference by writing a storyline where Murn was likewise a member of the Sons of Liberty in Earth-2.
"He was a hero. Whereas Murn on our planet was the worst guy in the world before he was possessed, Murn on their planet was this sort of incredible Harriet Tubman," Gunn stated. "Like a total action hero."
Gunn eventually cut that plotline from the second season, but he noted he's not fully giving up on it.
"The future remains," he commented. "Earth-2 still exists. We left it intact. This still exists."
Although the team aren't in any hurry to go back to the reality where the Nazis won World War II, Gunn's promise that it's still there means they might face consequences for how they wrecked its version of the Smith family. Harcourt attempted to murder the revenge-seeking and seriously injured Keith Smith (David Denman) before returning to her world, but had to flee through the gateway when the police arrived. Auggie referenced some sort of big plan involving the dimensional portal before he died, and Keith might try to finish whatever that was. He'd also assuredly try to avenge his family members in the process.
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