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EntertainmentThe WrapSylvester Stallone Joins ‘The Suicide Squad,’ Director James Gunn Confirms
Sylvester Stallone has joined the cast of James Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad,” the director said on Instagram on Saturday.“Always love working with my friend @officialslystallone & our work today on TheSuicideSquad was no exception,” Gunn wrote on Instagram about the film, a sequel to David Ayer’s 2016 DC Films release “Suicide Squad.” “Despite Sly being an iconic movie star, most people still don’t have any idea what an amazing actor this guy is.”When asked my a fan whether Stallone will be involved with “The Suicide Squad,” Gunn confirmed, “Yep.”Also Read: John Cena's Peacemaker From 'The Suicide Squad' Is Getting an HBO Max Series Written by James GunnStallone recently revealed in an Instagram post that he was on his way to film a scene for the movie; however, it seems the post has been removed.As TheWrap first reported, Gunn wrote the script and will have a completely new take on the property, in which DC supervillains are recruited by the government to carry out secret missions too dirty for the likes of Superman and Batman.The first “Suicide Squad,” which starred Will Smith and Margot Robbie, earned nearly $750 million worldwide on a $175 million budget before promotion and advertising. The film also launched Robbie’s Harley Quinn and Jared Leto’s take on The Joker. But it was not exactly a beloved film — it proved unpopular with critics and fans alike.Also Read: 'The Suicide Squad': James Gunn and Cast Reveal Who the New Characters Are (Video)“The Suicide Squad,” which many hope will offer a course correction after the first film, was written and directed by Gunn and features cast members from the first film along with some new additions. Margot Robbie returns as Harleen Quinzel a.k.a. Harley Quinn. Viola Davis returns as dark ops government operator as Amanda Waller, Joel Kinnaman returns as Rick Flag, the leader of “The Suicide Squad,” and Jai Courtney appears as Captain Boomerang. David Dastmalchian, Daniela Melchior, Pete Davidson, Nathan Fillion, Idris Elba and John Cena also star.See Gunn’s Instagram post below.View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Gunn (@jamesgunn)Read original story Sylvester Stallone Joins ‘The Suicide Squad,’ Director James Gunn Confirms At TheWrap
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJames Gunn confirms 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' script has been completed
James Gunn is continuing to juggle two different superhero teams across two different studios.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJames Gunn reconnected with Marvel one day after agreeing to make 'The Suicide Squad' for DC
Gunn signed on to direct 'The Suicide Squad' after he was fired by Marvel, but he's now back in the fold.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'The Suicide Squad' is not a strict sequel, says Jai Courtney
Director James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad sequel will take the franchise in a new direction, the Australian actor said.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJai Courtney teases new ‘feeling’ and ‘flavour’ in James Gunn’s 'The Suicide Squad'
The actor promises that Gunn’s take on The Suicide Squad will have its "own feeling and flavour".
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'The Suicide Squad' will be ‘heavily R-rated,' promises Joel Kinnaman
“The script is so funny,” Kinnaman said.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKDC FanDome: Who's playing who in James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad'?
The secrets are out and we now know which oddball characters all of the big names will be playing in 'The Suicide Squad'.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKFlula Borg offers a bizarre update on his role in 'The Suicide Squad' (exclusive)
The German comedian is set to be a key member of James Gunn's supervillain ensemble.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKDC FanDome: 'The Batman', 'Justice League: The Snyder Cut', 'The Suicide Squad' lined up for free online fan event
Warner Bros. has announced a free, 24-hour fan event online to celebrate the world of DC Comics on screen.
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Pete Davidson is heading from 'The King of Staten Island' to the murkiest corner of the DC superhero world with 'The Suicide Squad'.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJames Gunn up for seeing David Ayer's 'Suicide Squad' re-cut before his sequel lands
James Gunn would be up for seeing director David Ayer's re-cut of Suicide Squad before his sequel, The Suicide Squad, hits screens.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'Birds of Prey' director says sequel could feature Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy romance
A second Birds of Prey movie isn't confirmed just yet, but director Cathy Yan is already dreaming up scenarios for a sequel.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJames Gunn reveals he preferred practical effects to CGI for 'The Suicide Squad'
James Gunn is keen to avoid CGI as much as possible in his fresh take on DC's team of anti-heroes.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJames Gunn celebrates wrapping 'The Suicide Squad' with massive group photo
James Gunn has taken to Instagram to celebrate the conclusion of filming on The Suicide Squad.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJohn Cena says he's been 'blown away' working on James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad'
John Cena has said that he's been bowled over by director and writer James Gunn while working on forthcoming DC movie The Suicide Squad.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'Birds of Prey' and 'The Suicide Squad' will both be R-rated
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EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJoel Kinnaman says James Gunn's 'The Suicide Squad' is 'so funny' and feels like a comedy
Joel Kinnaman described 'The Suicide Squad' as his 'first comedy' and praised James Gunn's script, as well as weighing in on the Martin Scorsese comic book movie debate.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJames Gunn says Warner Bros. 'offered whatever I wanted' after Disney sacking
The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' filmmaker chose 'The Suicide Squad' to do.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJames Gunn delivers message to Marvel and DC fans as 'The Suicide Squad' assemble for photo
The filmmaker is trying to bridge the gap between the different comic book fans.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJames Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ will be tonally different to 'Suicide Squad,' insists Jai Courtney
Jai Courtney opens up about the main difference between Suicide Squad and The Suicide Squad.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKOriginal 'Suicide Squad' director David Ayer responds to James Gunn’s casting announcement
uicide Squad writer and director David Ayer has announced his full support of James Gunn’s upcoming sequel/complete reimagining, The Suicide Squad.
EntertainmentDeadlineNathan 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 history of working with Gunn: He played the voice of a monstrous inmate in Guardians of the Galaxy, Bill Pardy in Gunn's 2006 horror comedy Slither, […]
EntertainmentDigital SpyThe Suicide Squad's James Gunn drops Harley Quinn return hint
Oh puddin', what a tease!
EntertainmentVarietyJohn 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 2016's "Suicide Squad." Robbie is returning as Harley Quinn and Jai Courtney is back as Captain Boomerang. Variety first reported that […]
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Peter Safran discusses James Gunn and a smaller budget for his Aquaman spin-off.