Second Suicide Squad film isn’t a sequel, title is nice and simple — CNET

Warner Bros. «It’s called The Suicide Squad,’ Safran said. It is not a sequel. I will leave that alone but, yes, it’s called The Suicide Squad.» Safran didn’t expand on whether the film was a prequel, a reboot or other non-sequel feature. The original 2016 film, based on DC super-villain characters, was directed by David Ayer. James Gunn, who at that time had been fired from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise when old offensive tweets of his had surfaced, was named director — a Marvel-to-DC switch.
Even then, reports were that the Suicide Squad film Gunn would handle wouldn’t be considered a direct sequel, but a new take on the franchise. That’s good news for those who enjoy Gunn’s lighthearted, music-filled Guardians universe. Gunn was rehired in Marchto direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 after all, but won’t start work on that film until completing the Suicide Squad movie. Jai Courtney will again play Captain Boomerang, and Viola Davis will return as Amanda Waller, and Idris Elba will take on the role of Deadshot, played in the 2016 film by Will Smith, ComicBook.com reports. 6, 2021. 2019 movies to geek out over
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