Peacemaker: Vigilante Was Recast Halfway Through The DC Series
As the dust clears in the wake of a truly excellent experience likeHBO Max's Peacemaker, the time is perfect to do some digging into some obscure behind-the-scenes details. The show is still fresh in the minds of viewers and conversations continue about what every minute detail could mean for the future of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). So why not stretch that curiosity into the more meta aspects of the series?
Just like Peacemaker's wonderfully unique opening credits sequence, many unexpected aspects of the HBO Max show have become standout hits among the viewing public. One such instance involves Harry Potter and Pitch Perfect actor Freddie Stroma's highly-praised performance as Adrian Chase/Vigilante, bringing an unhinged wholesomeness to the deranged killer that few likely saw coming. But it turns out that Stroma almost wasn't even part of the show.
James Gunn Reveals How That Big Peacemaker Cameo Scene Happened
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Peacemaker showrunner James Gunn spoke about a number of subjects detailing the process behind his now beloved series. At one point, the topic shifted to Vigilante, as well as the lesser-known story of how Stroma stepped in late in production to replace the character's previous actor. Chris Conrad (Young Hercules, Patriot) was originally cast in the role and even shot 5 episodes as Vigilante before Gunn brought Stroma in as a replacement.
«We had already shot five and a half episodes with another actor, who's an incredibly talented guy,» Gunn said when asked about the switch. «But we were on different pages about certain things, and I don't think he wanted to continue on the series in the long run. So we brought Freddie in, five and a half episodes in, and I reshot all of
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