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Will Smith drops out of ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel

epaselect epa05453621 Australian actress/cast member Margot Robbie (L) and US actor/cast member Will Smith (R) arrive for the European premiere of 'Suicide Squad' in Leicester Square, London, Britain, 03 August 2016. The movie, which is the latest in the DC Comic book adaptation, will be released on 05 August 2016. EPA/WILL OLIVER

Variety, in an exclusive report, revealed that Will Smith, who played Deadshot in the ‘Suicide Squad’, is not expected to return for the studio’s upcoming sequel and his character Deadshot won’t feature in the

Variety quotes sources as say scheduling was the ultimate factor and that the decision was made on amicable terms between both sides with no hard feelings.

Initial reports suggesting that a Suicide Squad sequel would be with all its original stars,

Warner Bros. is still determined to do the sequel after the success of the original did so well that it brought in $746 million at the box office.

The target date for the release of the ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel is currently set for Aug. 6, 2021.
Via Variety

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