James Gunn initially wrote the role of Peacemaker with Dave Bautista in mind, offering him the part. However, Bautista declined due to other movie commitments and a lower salary offer for Peacemaker. Following Bautista's refusal, Gunn approached John Cena, whom he had admired since Trainwreck, leading to their immediate friendship and subsequent collaborations on The Suicide Squad, two seasons of Peacemaker, and future projects. Both Bautista and Cena, having transitioned from professional wrestling to successful acting careers, are acknowledged as excellent choices for the role, though Cena has ultimately proven to be a perfect fit.[1]James Gunn originally envisioned Dave Bautista for the role of Peacemaker, even writing the part for him and offering it to his "good friend."[1] However, Bautista turned down the role due to scheduling conflicts with two other movies and a lower pay rate for Peacemaker, as he had to prioritize higher-paying opportunities.[1] After Bautista's refusal, Gunn approached John Cena, having been impressed by his performance in Trainwreck.[1] Gunn and Cena quickly became friends, leading to Cena taking on the role and their subsequent collaborations on The Suicide Squad, two seasons of Peacemaker, and more future projects.[1] Both actors, who transitioned from professional wrestling, are recognized for their talent, but John Cena has ultimately become the "perfect Peacemaker."

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