Will Smith Will Not Return As Deadshot In James Gunn's 'Suicide

Deadline has confirmed that Will Smith will not reprise his role as Deadshoot in Warner Bros.' James Gunn-directed Suicide Squad 2.  Word is that Smith's exit was amicable, he wasn't officially set to do the sequel, and it came down to scheduling in regards to his backing out.

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