SUICIDE SQUAD 2 Won't Start Filming Until 2018 According To Joel Kinnaman

SUICIDE SQUAD 2 Won't Start Filming Until 2018 According To Joel Kinnaman

Rick Flagg actor Joel Kinnaman comments on the status of the script for the Suicide Squad sequel, which he says shouldn't start filming until 2018. Will Warner Bros. secure Mel Gibson to direct?

By MarkJulian - Jun 05, 2017 10:06 AM EST
Filed Under: The Suicide Squad
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote his supporting role in Netflix's House of Cards season 5, Joel Kinnaman briefly commented on the status of the Suicide Squad sequel.

"As far as I know they’re writing the script and I think the plan is to shoot it sometime in 2018, but that could change. I think I’ll definitely come back for it."

Currently, WB is said to be looking for a director to helm the project with several names on the shortlist.  The studio hired The Legend of Tarzan scribe Adam Cozad in March to work on the screenplay.  Mel Gibson is thought to be WB's top choice to captain the project but a deal has yet to be finalized in the four months since his name first surfaced in February.  King Arthur: Legend of the Sword helmer Guy Ritchie has also expressed interest in directing.

If Kinnaman had his druthers, he'd like Ayer to return to craft another adventure for Task Force X.  However, that appears to be unlikely as Ayer is most likely too busy with Margot Robbie's Gotham City Sirens.

"Ultimately, I’d love for David Ayer to direct it, but if he doesn’t want to direct it then someone who is great with character and that’s able to ground the story and maybe put these characters in a more normal situation. It would be really interesting to see these crazy characters interact with regular people as well."

With Suicide Squad 2 filming beginning "sometime in 2018" that means the film won't be released until 2019 at the earliest.  
THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior Joins Paul Rudd & Jack Black In ANACONDA Remake
Related:

THE SUICIDE SQUAD Star Daniela Melchior Joins Paul Rudd & Jack Black In ANACONDA Remake

THE SUICIDE SQUAD: Margot Robbie Returns As Harley Quinn...For An Ultra-Realistic Hot Toys Action Figure
Recommended For You:

THE SUICIDE SQUAD: Margot Robbie Returns As Harley Quinn...For An Ultra-Realistic Hot Toys Action Figure

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

1 2 3 4
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 6/5/2017, 10:22 AM
I loved Suicide Squad. Bring on the sequel.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 6/5/2017, 10:32 AM
@blackandyellow - AMEN!!!!
RancidBane
RancidBane - 6/5/2017, 10:34 AM
@blackandyellow - I liked the fun tone of it, but they needed a villain worth a damn. I loved all the characters just hated the mission. You know what I mean?
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 6/5/2017, 12:00 PM
@OedipusGrex - Am I supposed to know who you are?

JohnGrayson
JohnGrayson - 6/5/2017, 10:22 AM
Well....lets hope WB doesnt [frick] this movie up in the editing room.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 6/5/2017, 10:33 AM
@JohnGrayson - AMEN!!!!
Snotzo
Snotzo - 6/6/2017, 2:32 AM
@JohnGrayson - the premise was terrible it was flawed from start of the plot.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 6/5/2017, 10:23 AM
Hopefully it doesn't start filming at all.

At least not until they have a halfway to decent script and a director and studio who are on the same page.
ImmovableForce
ImmovableForce - 6/5/2017, 10:24 AM
Not going to be a reboot? Then at least, for the love of all that is good, fix the Joker. Some way, somehow.
1 2 3 4
View Recorder