Sep 06, 2017 10:26 PM EST

Gavin O'Connor In Talks to Direct Suicide Squad 2

Suicide Squad 2 lost director David Ayer recently but now it looks like production will be back on track with the addition of Gavin O'Connor. O'Connor will not only write the script but he is also in talks to direct the film.

The first film earned over $745 million worldwide and starred Will Smith, Margot Robbie, and Jared Leto.

Production for Suicide Squad 2 is set to begin in 2018.

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