Peacemaker Season 2 Alters Sasha Bordeaux‘s Comic Book Backstory
Washington D.C. – Peacemaker season 2 has considerably deviated from Sasha Bordeaux’s established origins in DC Comics, a change that streamlines her narrative for the developing DC Universe (DCU) but may disappoint longtime fans of the character. The HBO Max series, overseen by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, presents a revised backstory for Bordeaux, played by Freddie Chung, differing substantially from her comic book portrayal as a highly trained bodyguard and martial artist with ties to Batman.
The shift simplifies Bordeaux’s complex history, which in the comics involved a tragic past and extensive training. According to the article, adapting the comic-accurate backstory would have required “heavy lifting” on Peacemaker’s part. This decision reflects a broader strategy within the DCU to consolidate and refine character origins for a cohesive narrative across upcoming projects. While some fans may lament the departure from the source material, the change allows for greater flexibility as Bordeaux’s story possibly intersects with other DCU properties, including the planned Batman film, The Brave and the Bold.
Actress Sol Rodriguez, who portrays Bordeaux, expressed her enthusiasm for potentially appearing in The Brave and the Bold, telling TechRadar she’d “love to” but is unsure if gunn will include her. However, Bordeaux’s future remains uncertain as the second season of Peacemaker progresses, with Gunn known for unexpectedly eliminating characters. The final three episodes will determine if Bordeaux survives to potentially cross paths with The Dark Knight and continue her journey within the evolving DCU.
