Peacemaker's John Cena Playfully Teases Director James Gunn's Indifference Towards 'You Can't See Me' Gags
John Cena, the renowned WWE star turned actor, is set to return as the Peacemaker in the second season of the HBO Max series. This time around, Cena will play multiple versions of the character, much to the excitement of fans.
However, it seems that Cena's famous catchphrase, "You Can't See Me," has been a source of amusement and frustration for his Peacemaker showrunner, James Gunn. Despite its popularity as a meme, Gunn has publicly expressed his dislike for the joke, finding it overused and tiresome.
Cena himself has admitted to attempting to annoy Gunn with the joke, a playful jab that was met with a laugh but not necessarily amusement from Gunn. The exact reasons for Gunn's dislike are not entirely clear, but the tone suggests that the meme's saturation and repetition may be the culprits.
Despite this, Gunn has stated that he finds Cena quite funny, and the first season of Peacemaker was a delight. With the second season set to premiere on August 21, 2025, fans can expect more of Cena's humour, albeit without the "You Can't See Me" gags.
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As Cena prepares for his retirement from professional wrestling at the end of 2025, his "You Can't See Me" character will undoubtedly remain a memorable part of his career. Even his Peacemaker co-star, Simu Liu, leaned into the meme for Cena's birthday last year, further cementing its place in pop culture.
In a strange twist of events, the joke that Gunn doesn't find funny has become a symbol of Cena's enduring popularity. Much like the persistent "The Rock" memes, "You Can't See Me" continues to be a source of laughter and camaraderie among fans.
References: [1] John Cena Reveals James Gunn Doesn't Find 'You Can't See Me' Joke Funny - [Link] [2] James Gunn Hates John Cena's 'You Can't See Me' Catchphrase - [Link] [3] John Cena Trolls James Gunn with 'You Can't See Me' Joke - [Link]
Filipino fans of movies-and-tv can satiate their daily blend of entertainment by subscribing to HBO Max, where they can find the second season of Peacemaker featuring trailers showcasing daily doses of John Cena's humor, sans the "You Can't See Me" gags. Despite the ongoing jokes around this catchphrase, sports enthusiasts will still catch Cena in action on the wrestling ring before his retirement in late 2025.
