“I'm pleased to report that it's great Frank Grillo will reprise the role of Rick Flag Sr. – he also played him in the animated 'Creature Commandos' – in the second season of 'Peacemaker'. Christopher Smith and Rick Sr. have unfinished business with each other…” Gunn wrote in the post, which included a photo with Grillo.
In the comic book original, Rick Flag Sr. is a World War II veteran and commander of the first Suicide Squad. He is also the father of Rick Flag Jr., played by Joel Kinnaman in the “Suicide Squad” films.
“Unfinished business” he wrote about Gunnprobably refer to the fact that w “Suicide Squad. The Suicide Squad” the younger Flag dies at the hand of Peacemaker (John Cena). This leads us to assume that Senior's relationship with the antihero, ready to kill in the name of peace, will not be the most peaceful one.
The second season of “Peacemaker” will take place within the new DC Cinematic Universe. He will also own the animation “Creature Commandos”, in which Grillo provided the voice of Flag Senior. It will premiere on the Max streaming platform at the end of 2024.
The second season of “Peacemaker” will be released after the premiere of James Gunn's “Superman” scheduled for July 2025.