James Gunn in talks to write and direct 'Suicide Squad 2'

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By Darian Scalamoni

               Here’s a wild story for you. Just months after being fired off Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 for insensitive tweets back in 2012, DC and Warner Bros. have stolen Disney’s once-loved golden boy. According to multiple outlets, James Gunn who directed the previous two Guardians efforts has signed on to write and direct, Suicide Squad 2.

               The Hollywood Reporter says that the movie, originally set to be written and directed by Gavin O’Connor will be a “brand new take” on the DC property. Every few weeks it seems that news like this is being given out though, so we’ll take it with a grain of salt. The report does mention however, that characters from the first incarnation by David Ayer such as Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Killer Croc and Joker could be featured but there is no indication that all the original actors if any will return for the respective roles.

               Collider also talked about why O’Connor departed as Variety’s Justin Kroll pointed out in a tweet that his take on Suicide Squad 2 was very similar to the Birds of Prey story that is currently in pre-production so when the studio told him to change the script he grew angry and left to do Torrance starring Ben Affleck who also used to be a part of the DCEU.

               I think Gunn is a fantastic choice to take on the mantle of an ensemble comic book romp such as this with his amazing work with the Guardians films. What do you guys think? Would you rather have seen Gavin O’Connor’s take or are you excited to see Gunn at the helm? Comment below and let us know!