Published 18:00 IST, June 16th 2020

James Gunn reveals a story behind the title of 'The Suicide Squad' during Q&A session

Recently, James Gunn talked about his DC debut film The Suicide Squad and explained a funny story behind the title of the sequel of 2016's film, during a Q&A

Reported by: Jiya Chulet
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Recently, director James Gunn, who is gearing up for his DC debut, hosted an Ask Me Anything session on his Instagram handle. During course of which, one of his fans asked him why  title of his upcoming DC film is Suicide Squ. While replying to his fan's question, James Gunn revealed an interesting story behind title of film. 

RE | James Gunn Ranks 'Iron Man' & 'Thor' Trilogies; Check It Out

Advertisement

reason for Suicide Squ title

Interestingly,  question asked to Jamess Gunn re - "Why suicide squ? Is re any chance you'll change title?". James Gunn reply to same re, "I brought it up kiddingly once and Warners and producers liked it". He furr ded, "re's t much chance of it changing, but you never kw." Check out his answer below:

Well, talking about DC and Warner Bros, re are some exciting projects in  pipeline, including James Gunn's DC debut  Suicide Squ. upcoming movie is a sequel to David Ayer's original Suicide Squ, with only one small word separating two movie titles. And w Gunn has explained funny story behind his movie's name.

Advertisement

RE | James Gunn "okay" With Suicide Squ Ayer Cut Releasing Before Suicide Squ 2

2016 release, Suicide Squ, h an ensemble cast including Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, ewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Scott Eastwood, Karen Fukuhara, Ike Barinholtz, and Cara Delevingne. In flick, a secret government ncy led by Amanda Waller recruited imprisoned supervillains to execute dangerous black ops missions and save world from a powerful threat in exchange for reduced sentences. DC Universe film was a commercial hit.

Advertisement

RE | James Gunn Confirms A Death In 'Guardians Of Galaxy Vol. 3'?

Reportedly, after James Gunn parted ways with Disney and Marvel Studios in 2018, DC and Warner Bros. joined hands with him and offered director any project he wanted. Gunn, who likes outcasts, picked  Suicide Squ and claimed that  movie contains his favourite story out of anything he has ever written. Shortly after partnership between DC and Warner Bros. was anunced, it was reported that Disney h asked him to come back and helm long-awaited Guardians of Galaxy Vol. 3, which should have alrey opened in atres.

Advertisement

RE | James Gunn Dedicates ‘Guardians Of Galaxy’ Films To His Late Far In Heartfelt Post

18:00 IST, June 16th 2020