Based on all of this information provided by Cosmic Book News, it may be for the best that Jared Leto does not appear in Suicide Squad 2 if Gunn directs, or if Leto’s Joker does need to be in the movie, perhaps Warner Bros. should look for a different director who can work safely with Leto.
It’s very clear that James Gunn does not think highly of Jared Leto, and based on the number of political stances he has made in the past, he likely would not want to work with him.
However, it could also be bad news for Jared Leto fans, as it may be unlikely that Leto’s Joker will return for the sequel if Gunn does take the helm.
The recent news that James Gunn will be writing, and possibly directing, Suicide Squad 2 is certainly exciting to a number of DC fans who were disappointed with how Suicide Squad turned out and want to see improvement with the upcoming sequel.