The Suicide Squad director James Gunn promised that a trailer and more information about the upcoming DC Extended Universe film are on their way, but fans will have to wait a little while longer.
"I know, I know. You want the trailer. Or the teaser. Or more news. Or who the baddie is (they ALL are the baddies but also...) Anyway this will all be with you in due time, I’m working on cool stuff for you, but please be patient!" Gunn said in response to a Twitter user asking about the trailer's release date. The director didn't comment on a potential release date or timeframe.Â
At the 2020 virtual event DC FanDome, a first look at The Suicide Squad was released, which showcased some of the action fans can expect from the upcoming film. The Suicide Squad will feature a cast of interesting characters, including Idris Elba's Robert DuBois/Bloodsport, Michael Rooker's Savant, Flula Borg's Javelin and many more. Additionally, several actors from 2016's Suicide Squad will reprise their roles for The Suicide Squad, including Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller.
In addition to The Suicide Squad's release, HBO Max will release a spinoff series starring John Cena's Peacemaker. Written by James Gunn, Peacemaker recently started production.
Written and directed by James Gunn, The Suicide Squad stars Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Michael Rooker as Savant, Flula Borg as Javelin, David Dastmalchian as Polka-Dot Man, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2, Idris Elba as Bloodsport, Mayling NG as Mongal, Peter Capaldi as The Thinker, Alice Braga as Solsoria, Steve Agee as King Shark, Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Nathan Fillion as TDK, Sean Gunn as Weasel, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, John Cena as Peacemaker, Taika Waititi and Storm Reid. The film arrives in theaters and on HBO Max on Aug. 6.
Source: Twitter