Will Smith has exited the sequel of Warner Bros’s film Suicide Squad. Even though his return had not been made official, sources told variety.com that Smith, who played Deadshot in the original, is not expected to return for the upcoming sequel. They said scheduling was the ultimate factor and the decision was made on amicable terms between both sides with no hard feelings.
Though the studio never confirmed who would be returning for Suicide Squad, insiders say the studio has always wanted its biggest stars like Smith and Margot Robbie, who played Harley Quinn in the first installment, to return while figuring out other casting decisions along the way.
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Will Smith as Deadshot in Suicide Squad[/caption]
The studio is still fully behind the sequel after the original did so well, bringing in $746 million at the box office.
James Gunn, who was brought on last year as the new writer and director, is hoping to start production this fall, which adds a ticking clock element to getting things out before it impacts pre-production.
The release date of Suicide Squad sequel is currently set for August 6, 2021.
