The script for James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadhas received some high praise from, well, James Gunn. The filmmaker behind theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise is hard at work filming his latest movie, which he wrote and is also directing. Be that as it may, those looking forward to seeing the revamped version of Task Force X will be happy to know Gunn thinks this screenplay is some of his best work to date.
James Gunnlikes to engage with his fans on social media. Recently, he held an impromptu Q&A over on Instagram. One fan asked what his favorite screenplay that he’s written so far is. Gunn couldn’t pick a favorite movie overall, but he did single outThe Suicide Squad, specifically, for its script. Here’s what he had to say about it.
“My favorite screenplays you mean? I love the movies I directed all the same, so far, but I think I love The Suicide Squad script the most. Also love thescripts for Dawn of the Dead, Super, and The Specials.”
Over the years, James Gunn has written a number of movies including bothlive-action Scooby-Doo adaptations,Tromeo and Juliet,Slither, bothGuardians of the Galaxymovies and more. Is he bias? Certainly, but the fact that he’s singling outThe Suicide Squadas his favorite script of the bunch isn’t insignificant. Gunn has proved to be a very talented writer and he quite obviously had a lot of fun playing in the DC sandbox. As for what Gunn wrote down on the page to make him love the script so much? That remains a mystery, as Warner Bros. and Gunn are keeping a tight lock and key on the details.
It’s been billed asmore of a reboot as opposed to a sequelto 2016’s Suicide Squad. However, several cast members are returning, including Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller. So there will certainly be some connective tissue, which will place this firmly in the DCEU. Newcomers include Idris Elba, John Cena, Taika Waititi, Nathan Fillion, Michael Rooker, Alice Braga, Pete Davidson, David Dastmalchian, Storm Reid, Peter Capaldi, Daniela Melchior, Sean Gunn and Steve Agee.
Suicide Squad was a massive financial success, grossing $746 million worldwide, but it was savaged by critics. Warner Bros., as a result, brought in a new filmmaker for the follow-up. This is one of several major projects DC Films has coming down the pipeline.Wonder Woman 1984is set to arrive in June, withThe Batmancurrently filming and The Rock’sBlack Adam, as well asShazam 2, both gearing up for production.The Flash, which has locked down director Andy Muschietti (IT) is also finally on the right track.The Suicide Squadis set to hit theaters on August 02, 2025. This news was previously reported byComicbook.com.
