Why is deadshot not in The Suicide Squad?

Deadshot was originally going to be in the film Even without Smith, Deadshot was originally planned to be in The Suicide Squad. However, due to scheduling conflicts, he had to be rewritten for another character to be played by none other than Idris Elba.

What did Batman do to Deadshot?

Deadshot is arrested for a failed assassination of a U.S. Senator by Batman and was sentenced to life in prison. Later, he is recruited to be part of the Suicide Squad in exchange for early release.

Is Deadshot Dead in Suicide Squad?

Worldwide phenomenon Will Smith revealed why he didn’t return as Deadshot in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad. For those who don’t know, The Suicide Squad was a 2021 follow-up to the 2016 film from David Ayer, Suicide Squad, and brought some of the surviving characters back from the previous film.

Is Will Smith returning as Deadshot?

Despite not appearing in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, Will Smith is still open to reprising his role as Deadshot. In a new interview, the 53-year-old actor revealed that his absence from Gunn’s standalone sequel was actually due to a conflict in scheduling.

Does Superman appear in Suicide Squad?

James Gunn has revealed that Superman almost played the villain in his R-rated The Suicide Squad. The writer and director explained that he nearly made Harley Quinn and co fight the Man of Steel in the latest DCEU movie, but ultimately decided to give Starro his time to shine.

What was Batman’s advice to Deadshot?

Spoilers (2) When Batman interrogates Deadshot, after his failed assassination attempt on Aquaman, he whispers something to him, that is otherwise inaudible to the audience. According to the voice of Batman, Kevin Conroy, Batman said “I know where you live, Floyd,” Deadshot is Floyd Lawton’s alias.

Does Harley Quinn know who Batman is in Birds of Prey?

So what was Harley Quinn going to say about Batman? Considering Birds of Prey makes it clear Harley Quinn doesn’t know Batman’s alter-ego is Bruce Wayne (since Harley wouldn’t name her hyena after the “hunky” Bruce Wayne if she knew he was Batman), then we can presume she wasn’t going to reveal Batman’s real identity.