Marvel turns to DC! "Guardians of the Galaxy" director Gunn will direct "Suicide Squad 2"

8:46 Update:

Warner Bros. has confirmed to IGN that Gunn will direct The Suicide Squad 2.

Original report:

According to multiple foreign media reports, James Gunn, who was fired by Disney and Marvel some time ago, is going to join DC. He is in talks to write the script for the sequel to "Suicide Squad", and the talks are now in the final stages. In addition, the possibility of him directing is not ruled out. This depends on the development of the script.

In July this year, Disney fired Gunn as the director of "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" and cut off all business dealings with him because of his suspected pedophilia tweets from 2008 to 2009. Although the actors of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" team tried their best to save the relationship, Disney was determined.

It was then reported that several major Hollywood studios were interested in Gunn and extended olive branches, including Marvel's number one rival DC.

DC is developing the Suicide Squad 2 project. David Ayer, the director/writer of the first film, is determined not to return. Previously, Gavin O'Connor, the director of Warrior and The Accountant, was appointed to take over the directorship and write the script.

According to news in June this year, "Suicide Squad 2" is currently polishing the script. Two new screenwriters, David Bar Katz and Todd Stashwick, have joined the team to work on the script with director Gavin O'Connor. The two new writers have experience in comedy writing or acting, and it seems that they want to further polish the comedy of the script.

However, after O'Connor took over "Coach Torrance" (starring Ben Affleck), his energy was limited and "Suicide Squad 2" was suspended. Warner urgently needs a replacement.

According to people familiar with the matter, Gunn does not want to write a strict "sequel" but wants to create an entirely new story. It is not clear whether this means recasting.

After the above incident was reported, "Suicide Squad" director David Ayer said on Twitter that he strongly agreed with Warner DC's approach and that Gunn was the right person for "Suicide Squad 2".

Netizen: David Ayer, don't you think this is bullshit - James Gunn is taking over "Suicide Squad 2" and he wants to do it his own way, such as recasting the cast. This shows that Warner has no idea how to develop its own universe. The foundation laid by your previous work may be wasted.

David Ayer: I think it was a very brave and smart move by the studio. James is the right person for the job!

In addition, Dave Bautista, the "Destroyer" who has always supported Gunn, also tweeted that he wanted to join "Suicide Squad 2". "Where can I apply?"