Sylvester Stallone is joining the cast of “The Suicide Squad,” according to the standalone sequel’s director, James Gunn. A representative for Stallone also confirmed the news to Variety.
Gunn took to Instagram on Saturday to make the announcement, writing opposite a selfie of him and Stallone: “Always love working with my friend @officialslystallone & our work today on #TheSuicideSquad was no exception. Despite Sly being an iconic movie star, most people still don’t have any idea what an amazing actor this guy is
Gunn’s “The Suicide Squad” is set to release on Aug. 6, 2021 and stars Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Peter Capaldi and Viola Davis. Gunn, who also wrote the screenplay, took inspiration from the ’80s “Suicide Squad” comics and will incorporate new characters into the storyline. Stallone worked with Gunn previously on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2,” in which he played Stakar Ogord, who turns into the hero Starhawk.
