Fans are buzzing about the return of a major Superman character in Peacemaker Season 2 after the surprise reveal in Episode 6. The HBO Max series, created by James Gunn, continues its ties to Superman while expanding the Justice Gang storyline. Social media reactions spotlight the character’s prison encounter, which has quickly become one of the most discussed moments of the season.
Nicholas Hoult returns as Lex Luthor in Peacemaker Season 2
Nicholas Hoult reprised his role as Lex Luthor in Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 6, “Ignorance Is Chris.”
The episode introduced the Superman villain during a Belle Reve Prison scene where Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) visited him for help. Hoult’s Lex greeted Flag sarcastically, saying, “General Flag, what an unexpected delight. Last time I saw you, you were denying that metahumans were a threat. And now it seems they’re taking over the world.”
According to the dialogue, Luthor was sentenced to 265 years in prison. Rick Flag offered him a deal: assistance in locating Peacemaker in exchange for a transfer to a facility without metahumans. Lex dismissed Peacemaker as a mere vigilante without advanced abilities, saying, “Being goofy is no threat,” but Flag framed the arrangement as “an opportunity for redemption.”
Online discussions quickly amplified the reveal. One reaction stated, “SOON AS HIS THEME PLAYED, I IMMEDIATELY KNEW LEX LUTHOR WAS THE SURPRISE APPEARANCE! I LOVED how the show gives him an even snarkier edge.”
Other posts highlighted specific dialogue moments, with one noting, “the concept of lex luthor saying these words #peacemaker,” and another pointing out, “lex luthor saying twink…i cackled.”
This cameo followed earlier Season 2 appearances by other DC characters, including Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi), and Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn). The show has built connections to Superman (2025), where Hoult first appeared as Lex. Episode 6 ended with Flag revealing to Sasha (Sol Rodríguez) that Luthor is helping them, leaving the extent of his involvement for later episodes.
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