A new report indicates Joel Kinnaman will reprise his role as Rick Flag in The Suicide Squad. 1 / 8
Producer Peter Safran called the film a 'total reboot' in an interview last month. 2 / 8
However, Jai Courtney previously confirmed his return as Captain Boomerang. 3 / 8
Reports also indicate Viola Davis will return as Amanda Waller. 4 / 8
Will Smith is not slated to reprise his role as Deadshot. 5 / 8
But Idris Elba is said to be stepping in for Smith. 6 / 8
The extent of their roles and their relationship to the film's new characters is unknown at this time. 7 / 8
Written and directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad is set to hit theaters on August 6, 2021. 8 / 8