Sylvester Stallone Joins The Suicide Squad
Actor Sylvester Stallone is apparently involved with James Gunn's in-production sequel The Suicide Squad. Gunn broke the news on twitter earlier today stating simply, "Always love working with my friend [Stallone and] our work today on [The Suicide Squad] was no exception. Despite Sly being an iconic movie star, most people still don’t have any idea what an amazing actor this guy is."
No further details about Stallone's involvement are provided. The movie already boasts an extensive cast list, so it's likely Sly will drop in as a camero, much like he did with Gunn's Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2, where he played Starhawk, leader of a team comprised of the classic version of the concept. Some are speculating that he'll voice the CGI King Shark character, though previous reports had actor Steve Agee filling that role.
The Suicide Squad is Warner Bros' live-action sequel to the 2016 film Suicide Squad, based on the DC Comics team of the same name.
The concept features a government-controlled task force made up of expendable super-villains. Margot Robbie returns to the sequel as Harley Quinn, with Idris Elba joining to fill the gap left by Will Smith. Elba will play Bloodsport.
James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) picked up directing and scripting duties when he was temporarily on the outs with Marvel/Disney. Production commenced on The Suicide Squad September 13th, 2019.
In addition to Robbie and Elba, the cast includes Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman and Jai Courtney, reprising their roles as Amanda Waller, Rick Flag and Captain Boomerang respectively. Newcomers in the expansive ensemble include Nathan Fillion, John Cena, David Dastmalchian, Joaquin Cosio, Mayling Ng, Flula Borg, Sean Gunn, Juan Diego Botto, Storm Reid, Pete Davidson, Taika Waititi, Alice Braga, Steve Agee, Tinashe Kajese, Daniela Melchior, Peter Capaldi, Julio Ruiz, Jennifer Holland and Michael Rooker.
