‘Suicide Squad’ Rumors: Joel Edgerton Could Replace Tom Hardy, Joe Manganiello May Play Deathstroke
Just hours afterTom Hardydropped out ofSuicide Squad, word spread thatJake Gyllenhaalcould replace him. But then just days after that, we heard Gyllenhaal had opted to pass, which leavesDavid Ayer’s comic book movie with a gap to be filled.
Naturally, the rumor mill is only too happy to help fill it. The latest word is thatJoel EdgertonandJon Bernthalare both in the running to playSuicide Squad’s Rick Flagg. Meanwhile, reports are also circulating thatGary SiniseandJoe Manganielloare in contention for other roles. Get all the latestSuicide Squadcasting rumors after the jump.
Cinema BlendandLatino Revieware the sources of these latestSuicide Squadcasting rumors — and we should stress they are just rumors at this point. Plus, even if they are true, no one’s claiming that these deals are 100% done.
According toCinema Blend’s sources, Edgerton and Bernthal are both being eyed to replace Hardy. Neither has the name recognition of Hardy or Gyllenhaal, but both seem like decent options. Especially considering Ayer needs to make a decision quickly, with shooting scheduled to begin this spring.
Edgerton has done well playing tough in films likeWarriorandZero Dark Thirty, but doesn’t yet have a comic book franchise under his belt. On the other hand, Bernthal has the advantage a previous relationship with Ayer, as they worked together on last year’sFury. It wouldn’t be surprising if the two were looking to team up again.
The site also claims Manganiello is up for the part of Deathstroke, a mercenary and assassin. We know he’s got the muscle to play a comic book supervillain, but we’ll see if this one pans out.
Elsewhere,Latino Reviewhas heard Sinise could boardSuicide Squadas General Wade Eiling.Cinema Blendbacks up the Gary Sinise part, but insists he’s not playing Eiling. Again, we’re still waiting on official confirmation.
UNCONFIRMED TWITTER RUMOR: Pending more concrete sourcing, I hear Gary Sinise supposedly in talks to join SUICIDE SQUAD as GENERAL EILING.
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe)June 21, 2025
With or without these four actors,Suicide Squadhas a pretty great cast already.Will Smith,Margot Robbie,Jared Leto,Jai Courtney, andCara Delevingneare all starring in the film, due outAugust 5, 2016.
