The Suicide Squad Actor Reveals Talks Were Underway to Cast Him as Another Character in the DCEU, Admits His Interest in Batman

Scott Eastwood, who played the character GQ Edwards in the movie Suicide squad 2016, shared some previously unpublished details about the David Ayer’s original plans for his possible return to the DCEU. While those plans never came to fruition, Eastwood also made his own clear interest in an iconic role: Batman himself.

David Ayer’s truncated plans for the DCEU

The DCEU, in its early days, seemed to have a divided approach. On one side there was the structured overview of five films by Zack Snyder; on the other, Warner Bros. was trying emulate the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with films like Suicide squad. This 2016 film, directed by David yesterdayhe was watching expand the shared world started with Man of Steel in 2013.

At the start, Suicide squad included intriguing elements, such as a Batman cameo played by Ben Affleck and the intention to use Steppenwolf as the big bad instead of Incubus. However, as is already known, the theatrical version did not represent it The original vision from yesterdayand plans for a sequel were shelved until James Gunn picked up the franchise in 2021 The suicide squad.

From GQ Edwards to… who?

Eastwood, whose character in Suicide squad it was completely original, it had generated it theories among fans that tied him to Steve TrevorWonder Woman’s romantic interest. Although this idea never came to fruition, the actor confirmed in a recent interview with Screen triggering What Yesterday I had some ideas to bring him back as another character.

“I know there was talk about me becoming another character and coming back,” Eastwood explained. “But David Ayer didn’t direct the next film. So I thought, “Let’s see what’s next.” Is he an interesting character? Who would that be?’ But since he didn’t direct, it simply never happened.

When asked what character he might play, Eastwood added: “I don’t know because they hadn’t decided anything. “They were just talking about possibilities, but they didn’t materialize.” This statement makes it clear that plans for his return to the DCEU never went beyond a simple initial conversation. While no specific character was defined, Eastwood seemed willing to explore new possibilities within the DC Universe, as long as the role had an interesting appeal and was consistent with his professional career. However, the lack of continuity in creative direction has undermined any progress in this regard.

A future as a Dark Knight?

With the DCU moving into a completely new direction under the supervision of James Gunn and Peter Safranit is unlikely that the so-called “Ayer Cut” of Suicide squad see the light of day. However, Eastwood does not rule out this possibility play another character in the DC universe. Indeed, he made clear his fondness for a particular hero.

“I’m definitely a Batman guy,” he confessed. “I think he’s the most interesting character because he leads a double life which makes him much more intriguing than the others. “I don’t know, there’s something very interesting about that character.”

The new era of the DCU and the legacy of Suicide Squad

Although the initial DCEU projects were full of stumblesmovies like The suicide squad of Gunn they gave a new air to the franchise. In the meantime, Scott Eastwood he remains a figure associated with the DC Universe, despite his role as GQ Edwards remained a curiosity within the saga.

Additionally, Eastwood reflects on what might have happened if David Ayer’s original plans had come to fruition, highlighting his enthusiasm for exploring complex characters. Will we one day see him face the Joker or patrol Gotham in a future DCU project? Even though everything seems uncertain, fans are still hoping to see him play an iconic role. Only time will tell.