James Gunn and Freddie Stroma addressed one of Peacemaker’s most discussed character debates ahead of the show’s Season 2 finale. The show’s creator and star explained why they chose not to label Vigilante, also known as Adrian Chase, as neurodivergent.
James Gunn and Freddie Stroma say Peacemaker will not clarify if Vigilante is neurodivergent
Peacemaker creator James Gunn and actor Freddie Stroma confirmed they will not officially label the character Vigilante / Adrian Chase as neurodivergent. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Gunn stated, “I know what I think of Adrian as being, but I’m not sure he’s necessarily a great person to represent that stuff.” Stroma added, “I’ve had a lot of people asking me if he’s on the spectrum, if he’s a sociopath, if he’s a psychopath… I am not qualified to make that label, that decision.”
Stroma explained that he discussed the topic with Gunn but chose not to define the character’s condition, saying, “I feel like I’m going to stay out of it and let other people decide and maybe just keep that conversation going.” He jokingly added, “Or I’d say ask James… He’s the one who writes the character, so it’s his character.”
When asked for clarification, Gunn elaborated that while he has his own interpretation of Adrian’s behavior, he avoids public diagnosis because of the character’s violent tendencies. “He’s lovable, we want to hug him, we want him to be our friend, but what he does in life is not great,” Gunn said. “I don’t necessarily want to give him a public diagnosis and say, ‘These people are like this,’ because… I don’t know if he is good representation, frankly.”
Since Peacemaker Season 1, Adrian has appeared as an emotionless killer. He justifies his violence against people he considers “bad guys.” Fans frequently debate whether the character shows neurodivergent or sociopathic traits. Gunn clarified that he did not create Vigilante to represent any specific group.
Peacemaker Season 2’s finale airs Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO Max.
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