Will Smith will not return as Deadshot in Warner Bros.’ upcoming sequel to the 2016 box office hit “Suicide Squad,” according to an individual close to the film.
The first “Suicide Squad,” which starred Smith and Margot Robbie, earned nearly $750 million worldwide on a $175 million budget before promotion and advertising.
Smith exited the project due to scheduling conflicts. He is set to begin shooting the “Bright” sequel for Netflix in July, according to another person with knowledge of the projects, while Warner Bros. is set to begin production on the “Suicide Squad” sequel in September.
Former “Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn was brought on board to helm the project.