While it was believed that the majority of Suicide Squad’s cast would be returning for 2021’s follow-up offering, we now have definite confirmation of the return of a certain member of Task Force X.
Taking to his Instagram page, Joel Kinnaman has revealed that he will indeed be returning as Suicide Squad leader Rick Flag for James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad.
Written and directed by Gunn, The Suicide Squad – yes, the sequel to 2016’s Suicide Squad is titled The Suicide Squad – will be both a follow-up and a soft reboot of sorts for the property.
As alluded, the majority of that 2016 movie’s cast are expected to be returning to action this time out, although we do know that Margot Robbie and Will Smith will not be a part of The Suicide Squad. Already confirmed to return are Viola Davis as Amanda Waller and Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, whilst David Dastmalchian has been cast as Polka-Dot Man, Daniela Melchior will play Ratcatcher, Idris Elba has landed a mystery role, and WWE star John Cena is rumoured to be joining the film.
The Suicide Squad is currently booked in for an August 6th, 2021.
