Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Gunn: Lex Luthor's Peacemaker Appearance Impacts DCU
James Gunn explains how Lex Luthor's role in the Peacemaker series is really important for the whole DC Universe.
In an episode, Rick Flag Sr. makes a deal with Lex Luthor at Belle Reve prison, where Luthor helps Flag to find Peacemaker's portal in exchange for better prison accommodations.
This event sets up the future Superman movie, where Lex Luthor will team up with the new Superman against a bigger threat.
Gunn notes that Lex teaming up with Flag is significant because it could bring future trouble for Peacemaker.
James Gunn discusses Lex Luthor's appearance in the Peacemaker series and its importance to the DCU.
Rick Flag Sr. enlists Lex Luthor's help to find Peacemaker's dimensional portal.
In exchange for his assistance, Luthor will be moved to a prison without metahumans.
Gunn says the scene was filmed during production of Superman: Man of Tomorrow.
Lex Luthor will be featured in the Superman: Man of Tomorrow film, teaming up with Superman.
- Who
- Rick Flag Sr., Lex Luthor, Peacemaker, and James Gunn
- What
- Lex Luthor's appearance in Peacemaker and its impact on the DCU.
- When
- During the shooting of Superman: Man of Tomorrow and in the Peacemaker episode, "Ignorance Is Chris".
- Where
- Belle Reve prison and the set of Superman
- Why
- Rick Flag Sr. seeks Lex Luthor's help to locate Peacemaker's portal and Gunn uses the episode to further the DCU narrative.
- Episode Title
- Ignorance Is Chris
- Lex Luthor Actor
- Nicholas Hoult
- Rick Flag Sr.
- Frank Grillo
- Prison Location
- Belle Reve
- Upcoming Film
- Superman: Man of Tomorrow
