Will Smith will not reprise his role as Deadshot in 'Suicide Squad 2.
via Deadline:
Word is that Smithโs exit was amicable, he wasnโt officially set to do the sequel, and it came down to scheduling in regards to his backing out. Deadline hears that Gunn is looking to start production in Atlanta in September. No cast is set as of yet, but the plan here is to, of course, have Margot Robbie return in the signature role of Harley Quinn. Sheโs already reprising the Jokerโs girlfriend in Cathy Yanโsย Birds of Preyย which is slated to open on Feb. 7, 2020.
The release date for the sequel is Aug. 6, 2021. The first movie grossed $746.8M worldwide, 44% of that made in U.S./Canada.
Weโve heard some rumblings as to why Will wonโt be available for the film, but weโll keep brewing that tea and spill it at a later date.