Batman Solo Movie Getting Will Smith's Deadshot?

Next year, Warner Bros. kicks off theirDC ComicsExtended Universe (DCEU) withBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, which brings bothBatmanandSupermantogether on the big screen for the first time. We reported in July that Warner Bros. is so pleased withBen Affleck’s work as The Dark Knight that they have brought him on to star in and direct a newBatman Reboot, while co-writing the script with DC’sGeoff Johns. Today we have a new report fromLatino Review, which claimsBatmanmay get some company, in the form ofWill Smith’s Deadshot fromSuicide Squad.

Nothing is official yet, but if a deal is made,Will Smithwill reportedly have a “major role” in what’s being described as a “The Good the Bad and the Uglyscenario.” The actor is reportedly excited about being part of a larger cinematic universe, and he has already signed on for multiple appearances asDeadshotin the DCEU. All of the parties involved are reportedly “enthusiastic” about the actor signing on, so perhaps we’ll hear something official in the near future.

Ben Affleck’sBatmanwill be featured inSuicide Squad, as we saw in numerous set photos and a brief appearance in thefirst trailer.Batmanwas seen hanging off the roof of The Joker’s (Jared Leto) sports car in the trailer, but it isn’t known if he will interact with any other members of theSuicide Squad, such as Deadshot. Still, The Dark Knight’s presence inSuicide Squadcould be more than enough to bring Deadshot into thisBatmansolo adventure.

After the news broke of thisBatman Reboot, another rumor surfaced that Warner Bros. actually wants the actor/director to make a stand alone trilogy ofBatmanmovies, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet. It isn’t known if there are plans for The Joker to come aboard as well for this solo outing. In the secondBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justicetrailer, Bruce Wayne is seen gazing at the costume of his slain sidekick Robin, which featured a message painted on the suit that appeared to be written by The Joker himself.

Will Smithwill next be seen inConcussion, opening in theaters on Christmas Day. The actor is also expected to return forBad Boys 3, which Sony recently set for release on June 20, 2025, and there is talk that the actor may also return forMen in Black 4. Warner Bros. hasn’t officially set a release date yet, but since the studio already has a slew of superhero movies lined up through 2020, it’s possible we may not see thisBatman Rebootuntil 2021, or later. What do you think aboutWill Smith’s Deadshot joining theBatman Reboot?