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Scott Eastwood turned down the 'Suicide Squad' sequel after getting advice from his father, Clint Eastwood

Scott Eastwood turned down the 'Suicide Squad' sequel after getting advice from his father, Clint Eastwood

While making 2016's "Suicide Squad" Scott, son of Clint, said he was offered a three-picture deal to be in sequels but "they didn't want to pay me any money."

Gavin O’Connor Explains Why DC Rejected His ‘Suicide Squad’ Script

Gavin O’Connor Explains Why DC Rejected His ‘Suicide Squad’ Script

Gavin O'Connor opens up on his rejected 'Suicide Squad' script - and what he's working on now with 'Mare of Easttown' writer Brad Ingelsby.

Box Office: ‘The Suicide Squad’ Opens to Lowly $26.5M as Moviegoers Stay Home Amid Delta Variant

Box Office: ‘The Suicide Squad’ Opens to Lowly $26.5M as Moviegoers Stay Home Amid Delta Variant

James Gunn's antihero pic came in behind expectations as COVID-19 cases once again rise in the U.S. The film also debuted on HBO Max so that fans could watch it in the comfort of their own homes.

James Gunn on ‘The Suicide Squad,’ “Grounded” ‘Peacemaker’ and the Day Kevin Feige Came to Set

James Gunn on ‘The Suicide Squad,’ “Grounded” ‘Peacemaker’ and the Day Kevin Feige Came to Set

In a wide-ranging interview, the filmmaker also talks 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,' developing this version of Harley Quinn with Margot Robbie and straddling two universes.

James Gunn On Jon Ostrander's Influence, Differences Between 'The Suicide Squad' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy' & More - Geeks Of Color

James Gunn On Jon Ostrander's Influence, Differences Between 'The Suicide Squad' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy' & More - Geeks Of Color

Last year, I had the opportunity to visit the set of the film. During the visit, I joined a group of journalists for a roundtable interview with writer/director James Gunn.  During the chat, Gunn spoke about how much fun the filming process has been thus far.

'The Suicide Squad' Character King Shark Was Harder to Create Than Rocket or Groot, Says James Gunn

'The Suicide Squad' Character King Shark Was Harder to Create Than Rocket or Groot, Says James Gunn

James Gunn explained why creating King Shark for The Suicide Squad ended up being more challening than Rocket and Groot for Marvel.

The Suicide Squad: James Gunn and the cast on their deadly new DC adventure

The Suicide Squad: James Gunn and the cast on their deadly new DC adventure

Total Film meets the cast and crew of the wildest comic-book movie of 2021

John Cena Says ‘The Suicide Squad’ Is “Neither a Sequel Nor Reboot”

John Cena Says ‘The Suicide Squad’ Is “Neither a Sequel Nor Reboot”

John Cena talks ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Peacemaker.’

Joel Kinnaman Talks ‘Insane’ ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel and Playing Uzo Aduba’s Boyfriend on ‘In Treatment’

Joel Kinnaman Talks ‘Insane’ ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel and Playing Uzo Aduba’s Boyfriend on ‘In Treatment’

Joel Kinnaman admits he hasn’t seen Uzo Aduba’s award-winning work on “Orange Is the New Black.” Even so, it didn’t take long for the actor to become well acquainted with Aduba after he signed on t…

Sylvester Stallone to join cast of 'Suicide Squad'

Actor Sylvester Stalone is the latest name to join the cast of "Suicide Squad."

The Suicide Squad: James Gunn Reconnected With Marvel One Day After Joining DC Movie

The filmmaker was initially ousted from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 before being reinstated. Read more at Empire.

James Gunn Talks Killing Off Characters In ‘The Suicide Squad’: “Anything Could Happen”

Fans are sitting on the edge of their seat in anticipation of James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, which is set to open in theaters August 6, 2021. A sequel to David Ayer’s 2016 superhero-su…

James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' Gathers For a Crazy, Colorful Magazine Cover

The Suicide Squad magazine cover from Empire Magazine features a new look at the team at the heart of James Gunn's upcoming supervillain sequel.

‘The Suicide Squad’: Joel Kinnaman Says James Gunn’s Film Is “Heavily R-Rated”

The Suicide Squad star Joel Kinnaman describes James Gunn's script as "heavily R-rated" and teases the comedic nature of the film compared to the first one.

Exclusive: 'The Suicide Squad' Score to Be Composed By John Murphy

Update: John Murphy, the composer of films like 28 Days Later... and Sunshine, has been hired to compose The Suicide Squad score.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3,’ ‘The Suicide Squad’ Won’t Be Delayed, Says James Gunn

James Gunn, director of the upcoming third “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie and “The Suicide Squad,” said that neither movie will be affected by delays during the coronavirus…

James Gunn announces completion of "hard, hard" Suicide Squad shoot

The lead-up to James Gunn directing The Suicide Squad (a “relaunch” of the Jared Leto movie) was already tumultuous, with Disney caving to troll pressure and firing Gunn from Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 for some offensive jokes he had made (and apologized for) years ago, then Warner Bros. stepped in and asked him to write and then direct the supervillain team-up movie, and shortly after that he was re-hired to make the third Guardians movie. Gunn announced this weekend that filming had wrapped on The Suicide Squad, but in a post commemorating the occasion, he explained that things didn’t get any easier once he got on set.

'The Suicide Squad': Set Footage Features First Look At Vigilante & Ratcatcher

New footage from the set of 'The Suicide Squad' reveals the first look at Idris Elba and Daniela Melchior as Vigilante and Ratcatcher.

John Cena on the Power of James Gunn’s Storytelling for ‘The Suicide Squad’

John Cena tells us about his role in the upcoming superhero sequel The Suicide Squad and his experiences working with writer-director James Gunn.

Warner Bros.' 'Birds of Prey' and 'The Suicide Squad' Movies to Be Rated R

Surprising no one, Warner Bros. will aim for an R-rated release of both 'Birds of Prey' and 'The Suicide Squad' in the wake of 'Joker's success.

Fred Raskin Joins ‘The Suicide Squad’ (EXCLUSIVE)

We have learned that editor Fred Raskin has joined the crew for ‘The Suicide Squad’ with James Gunn set to write and direct the feature film. Raskin will serve as the film’s edito…

‘Doctor Who’s Peter Capaldi Joining James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’; Is ‘SNL’s Pete Davidson Next?

EXCLUSIVE: We hear that Doctor Who actor and 1995 Oscar winner Peter Capaldi is boarding James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad at Warner Bros. We also hear that Saturday Night Live’s Pete Davi…

Doctor Who Actor Peter Capaldi Reportedly Joining James Gunn's The Suicide Squad - IGN

The 12th Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi is joining James Gunn's reboot of DC's anti-hero franchise, joining a wide cast of returning and new stars.

Taika Waititi Might Join James Gunn's 'Suicide Squad'

Taika Waititi is in talks to join the cast of James Gunn's Suicide Squad sequel, just in case you needed another reason to get excited about this.

Comedian Steve Agee Joining James Gunn’s ‘Suicide Squad’ Gang

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline hears that comedian Steve Agee is boarding Warner Bros.’ James Gunn-directed sequel The Suicide Squad. We’re hearing buzz that Agee will provide the voiceover to sup…

Nathan Fillion Boarding James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’

EXCLUSIVE: We’re also hearing that Nathan Fillion will be starring in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad at Warner Bros. The actor’s role is being kept under wraps. Fillion has a long…

‘Pitch Perfect 2’s Flula Borg Joins James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’

EXCLUSIVE: German actor, DJ and comedian Flula Borg we hear is joining James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad.  Borg’s role is being kept under wraps, but we hear he’s playing a love inte…

Storm Reid Joins Idris Elba in James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad'

Reid will play the daughter of Elba’s character.

Joel Kinnaman Confirms Involvement In James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’

Joel Kinnaman is prepping to become Rick Flagg again. In a recent Instagram post, the ‘Altered Carbon’ alum officially confirmed he will be returning as Sgt. Rick Flagg in the ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel. View this post on Instagram At the range with my great friend and teacher @kevinlvance and Lele the Italian stallion. Easing into that squad preppppp…. thanks @tarantactical for letting us use the range! A post shared by Joel Kinnaman (@joelkinnaman) on May 28, 2019 at 9:08am PDT “At the range with my great friend and teacher @kevinlvance and Lele the Italian stallion. Easing into that squad preppppp…. …

Michael Rooker in Talks to Play King Shark in 'The Suicide Squad'

"Guardians of the Galaxy" alum Michael Rooker is in talks to play King Shark in James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad," TheWrap has exclusively learned.

James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' Casts 'Ant-Man' Actor David Dastmalchian (Exclusive)

He's going to play the Polka-Dot Man! Wait, who's the Polka-Dot Man?

EXCLUSIVE: Isabela Moner & Daniela Melchior Top Shortlist For Ratcatcher In ‘The Suicide Squad’ - GWW

James Gunn is neck deep in pre-production on DC’s ‘The Suicide Squad,’ and that includes casting a whole slew of new characters. The GWW has learned that Gunn is eyeing Isabela Moner and Daniela Melchior for the role of “Ratcatcher,” a genderbent version of the Batman villain of the same name. There are other actresses in the mix as well that we weren’t able to identify. Ratcatcher will be “Latina, an idealist, an innocent, a complainer, a warrior for goodness, and a lazy millennial all wrapped into one.” In the comics, Ratcatcher is an exterminator who can communicate with rats …

‘Drive’ Production Designer Beth Mickle Joins James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’

HN Entertainment has learned that Drive production designer Beth Mickle (Only God Forgives) has joined the production team on James Gunn’s DC Comics movie The Suicide Squad. Mickle had been p…

John Cena Eyed for ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)

The time may be now for John Cena to join the “Suicide Squad” sequel. Sources tell Variety that Cena is in talks to join Idris Elba and Margot Robbie in Warner Bros.’ follow-up to…

Viola Davis to Return as Amanda Waller in 'The Suicide Squad'

Viola Davis will return as Amanda Waller in James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad," an individual with knowledge of the project exclusively told TheWrap.

‘Suicide Squad’: Deadshot Removed From Sequel as Idris Elba Moves to New Character (EXCLUSIVE)

Though the next installment in the “Suicide Squad” franchise is moving full-steam ahead with the addition of Idris Elba to the team, the movie will now move forward without one of its m…

James Gunn’s new Suicide Squad movie will be a ‘total reboot’

So it's not a sequel?

'Suicide Squad 2' Plot Focuses on Deadshot, Draws on Classic '80s Comic Run

James Gunn's Suicide Squad 2 plot will have a big focus on Deadshot, and draw on the classic 1980s comic run from Jon Ostrander and Kim Yale.

The Working Title for 'The Suicide Squad' is 'El Dorado' - GWW

With cameras set to roll this September in Atlanta, James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ has adopted the working title “El Dorado.” It’s currently unknown what the story will revolve around, but this title could give us a little clue. El Dorado is a Spanish legend that initially started out as a story about a man who covered himself in gold and drowned himself in a lake, but over time, the legend grew larger until eventually it became about a hidden empire made of solid gold. It was recently revealed by Collider that a gender-bent Ratcatcher, King Shark, Polka-Dot Man, and …

Idris Elba Replaces Will Smith as Deadshot in ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel

Idris Elba is joining the squad. Sources tell Variety that Elba is Warner Bros. choice to replace Will Smith as Deadshot in the “Suicide Squad” sequel. Smith had to bow out of the upcom…

Will Smith Exits ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)

Even with the studio dating the next installment in the “Suicide Squad” franchise, Warner Bros. may already be losing one of the film’s biggest stars. Even though his return had n…

Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn May Return for 'Suicide Squad 2' After All

New reports suggest Margot Robbie in Suicide Squad 2 could happen, despite the actress' character Harley Quinn spinning off in the Birds of Prey film.

James Gunn in Talks to Direct 'Suicide Squad' Sequel (Exclusive)

The move is not entirely unexpected as Gunn was already writing the script for the follow-up, which Warner Bros. just slotted for an August 2021 release.

James Gunn Confirmed As Suicide Squad 2 Writer And Potential Director, Following Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Firing

James Gunn is swapping Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 for DC's Suicide Squad 2, after being fired by Marvel Studios.

'Suicide Squad 2': David Ayer Praises WB's Decision To Hire James Gunn

Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has reportedly been roped in by Warner Bros write as well the highly anticipated Suicide Squad 2.

Dave Bautista Says He Wants to Join James Gunn's 'Suicide Squad' Sequel

On multiple occasions, the Drax actor has blasted Disney for its decision to fire the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director.

James Gunn Boards ‘Suicide Squad 2’ To Write And Possibly Direct

James Gunn has been hired by Warner Bros and DC to write with an eye to direct the next installment of the Suicide Squad franchise. It’s the first job he’s taken since he parted ways wi…

'Suicide Squad' Sequel Gets New Writers

David Bar Katz and Todd Stashwick are penning the script with director Gavin O'Connor.

'Suicide Squad 2' May Intro The Rock's Black Adam (Exclusive)

DC is exploring the idea of introducing The Rock's anti-hero character Black Adam into "Suicide Squad 2," TheWrap has exclusively learned

Gavin O’Connor To Direct ‘Suicide Squad 2’

EXCLUSIVE; Warner Bros and DC have chosen Gavin O’Connor to direct Suicide Squad 2, the sequel to the hit that will bring back Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto. The decision was made …

'Suicide Squad 2': 'The Shallows' Helmer Frontrunner to Direct

The studio is eyeing a mid-2018 start with filmmaker Jaume Collet-Serra.