Teasing fans with the upcoming The Suicide Squad -- which does not arrive in theaters until next year -- director James Gunn promised that the film's audience and DC Extended Universe fans will be pleasantly surprised by John Cena's role in the film.Gunn's admission came after a fan on Twitter posted an image of different DC Comics villains Cena could play in the upcoming DCEU film. Gunn responded, "A little late for the suggestions considering we finished filming in February, but thanks nonetheless & you're gonna freak out on how amazing John Cena is in The Suicide Squad as the character he does play..."RELATED: The Suicide Squad's Title Was Originally Just A Joke

Since talks of the WWE star's involvement in the film began, his role in the much-anticipated sequel has been shrouded in mystery. But audiences will have to wait until August 2021 to see who the wrestler-turned-actor plays in the film.

Details surrounding the film are scarce. The Suicide Squad completed filming in February and while projects across the film industry were forced to shut down following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gunn confirmed on social media that the film has been unaffected, as he had been able to continue post-production from home.

Written and directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad stars Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, David Dastmalchian, John Cena, Joaquin Cosio, Nathan Fillion, Mayling Ng, Flula Borg, Sean Gunn, Juan Diego Botto, Storm Reid, Pete Davidson, Taika Waititi, Alice Braga, Steve Agee, Tinashe Kajese, Daniela Melchior, Peter Capaldi, Julio Ruiz, Jennifer Holland, Idris Elba and Michael Rooker. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on Aug. 6, 2021.

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