Warner Bros. is reportedly eyeing Mel Gibson to direct the sequel to Suicide Squad.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, no official offer has been made yet, but Gibson is currently in "early talks" with the studio and "familiarizing himself with the material."
The film star's latest directorial work was last year's WWII drama Hacksaw Ridge, which received several Oscars nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Gibson.
Warner Bros. is said to still be considering other directors as well, including Safe House and Life helmer Daniel Espinosa. Variety reports that Jonathan Levine (Warm Bodies, The Night Before) and Ruben Fleischer (Gangster Squad, Zombieland) are also being eyed. The trade added, "Insiders say that list could grow and that there is no front-runner at the moment."
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, no official offer has been made yet, but Gibson is currently in "early talks" with the studio and "familiarizing himself with the material."
The film star's latest directorial work was last year's WWII drama Hacksaw Ridge, which received several Oscars nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for Gibson.
Warner Bros. is said to still be considering other directors as well, including Safe House and Life helmer Daniel Espinosa. Variety reports that Jonathan Levine (Warm Bodies, The Night Before) and Ruben Fleischer (Gangster Squad, Zombieland) are also being eyed. The trade added, "Insiders say that list could grow and that there is no front-runner at the moment."
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