David Ayer’s ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Would Have Brought Back Scott Eastwood, Who Was Interested in Playing Batman

If David Ayer had directed Suicide Squad 2, Scott Eastwood’s character, Lieutenant GQ Edwards, might have taken a surprising turn. While promoting his movie Alarum, Eastwood revealed there were talks about him returning for the sequel—but not as the same character. Instead, his role would have been completely reimagined.

“There was talk about turning me into a different character and bringing me back,” Eastwood shared. “But David Ayer didn’t end up directing the next film. So I thought, ‘Let’s see what’s next. Is it a cool character? Who would it be?’” Unfortunately, those ideas never came to life without Ayer at the helm.

Fans have long speculated about what Edwards’ new identity might have been, with some suggesting he could have been revealed as Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing. Eastwood didn’t confirm any details but hinted that Ayer had plans to give Edwards a bigger role in the sequel.

When asked if the “Ayer Cut” of the first Suicide Squad revealed more about Edwards’ backstory, Eastwood admitted he hadn’t seen it. “Is it out there to watch? I’ve never seen it,” he said.

The “Ayer Cut” has been a hot topic among fans for years, with many hoping it might someday be released, similar to Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Eastwood’s comments add to the mystery, leaving fans to wonder what could have been.

Although Ayer’s version of Suicide Squad 2 never happened, Eastwood hasn’t ruled out returning to the DC Universe. When asked about other roles he’d like to play, he expressed interest in Batman. “I’m definitely a Batman guy,” Eastwood said. “He’s the most interesting character to me because of his double life. It’s more intriguing than some of the others.”

For now, Ayer’s Suicide Squad 2 remains a “what-if” scenario. But with Scott Eastwood’s interest in Batman and the ongoing fan demand for the “Ayer Cut,” who knows what the future might hold?

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