John Cenais suiting up for his new superhero movie.
The actor, 44, arrived in character to theThe Suicide Squadpremiere Monday night, posing on the red carpet in costume as Peacemaker at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles.
Cena was dressed head-to-toe in character, rocking a fitted red top with Peacemaker’s signature logo, white pants and black boots. The WWE star completed the look with a shiny silver helmet, blue gloves and an arsenal of prop weapons.
Flexing for the camera, Cena’s wifeShay Shariatzadehalso stepped out for some sweet photos on the red carpet. The pro wrestler and the engineer, 31,wed in October 2020in Tampa, Florida.
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“I really just enjoy what we’ve done with this movie and I’m trying the best I can to make you all enjoy it,” the actor explained. “If you feel comfortable and safe to go out to the theaters, I really encourage you because James [Gunn] shot this to be enjoyed in the theaters. So go out and have yourself a wonderful experience. And I’m just trying to do my part.”
The Suicide Squadalso starsMargot Robbie,Idris Elba,Viola Davis,Pete Davidson, and more. The film follows David Ayer’sSuicide Squad, which premiered in 2016 to less than rave reviews.
John Cena atThe Suicide Squadpremiere.Kevin Winter/Getty
Looking ahead, fans expect to see even more of Cena’s character Peacemaker beyondThe Suicide Squad. The actor is teaming up again with Gunn,The Suicide Squaddirector, for an8-episode series about his DC characterthat’s set to premiere on HBO Max.Varietyreported that production on the spinoff was set to begin early this year, with no release date yet announced.
“Peacemakeris more of everything that you like aboutThe Suicide Squad,” he teased. “Step one, seeThe Suicide Squad. Step two, likeThe Suicide Squad. Step three, watchPeacemaker.”
The Suicide Squadhits theaters Friday.
source: people.com
