Director James Gunn has confirmed when his DC film editing the film from home ever since. He's kept just about every single plot detail close to the vest, save for the fact that fans should expect quite the body count. And considering the lengthiness of the cast list, that doesn't seem all too surprising. The Suicide Squad stars, among others, Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Joel Kinnaman, Taika Waititi, Nathan Fillion, John Cena, Michael Rooker, Jai Courtney, and Viola Davis.
Robbie's involvement with the film is especially exciting for fans who have followed her DCEU journey, which began with Suicide Squad. Robbie once again played Harley Quinn in Birds of Prey, the Cathy Yan-directed film that arrived in theaters earlier this year. Birds of Prey confirmed the DCEU would still be operating as a shared universe, as evidenced by Harley would go on "quite the journey" in The Suicide Squad.
Fans already expected The Suicide Squad would follow Birds of Prey, but now Gunn seems to have confirmed it. During a Q&A session on his take place in 2021. This would put the film after Birds of Prey within the DCEU timeline.
Coronavirus concerns have led some to worry The Suicide Squad could be delayed, much like other major studio releases. However, it remains on track for the time being, though Gunn recently warned fans it might be a while before any promotional materials (like a trailer) are released. Fans have been eager for any kind of information regarding The Suicide Squad, and for the most part, Gunn has been willing to give them some teases about what to expect.
For those interested in the future of the DCEU, this will likely be seen as a positive. The next film in the franchise, The Batman will actually be set within the same universe. Because of this, The Suicide Squad could be the next film to actually hint at exactly how connected the films of the DCEU intend to be going forward. Hopefully, The Suicide Squad won't suffer any delays.
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