Will Smith will not be returning for the sequel of Will Smith will not be returning for the sequel of his 2016 DC-Warner Bros film Suicide Squad. The 50-year-old actor, who played Deadshot in the David Ayer-directed film, exited the sequel due to scheduling issues. His departure from the project was amicable, reported Variety. The sequel, which is being branded as a relaunch, will be directed by James Gunn. The film would mark Gunn’s return to the director’s chair after Disney sacked him from Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3 last July. The Warner Bros film is slated to be released in August 2021. (PTI)
