Will Joel Kinnaman return as Rick Flag Jr. in the new DCU?

Joel Kinnaman has indicated that he does not expect to return as Rick Flag Jr. in the newly formed DCU.

What happened to Rick Flag Jr. in The Suicide Squad?

Rick Flag Jr. was killed by John Cena's Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad, and this death remains canonical.

Who is Rick Flag Sr. and what did he do in the Peacemaker finale?

Rick Flag Sr. enacted his revenge by trapping Chris Smith (Peacemaker) in the pocket universe Salvation, a prison for metahumans.

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Joel Kinnaman on Rick Flag Jr.'s Future in New DCU

10 Apr

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Summary

Joel Kinnaman's Rick Flag Jr. death in The Suicide Squad is still canon.
The actor's return as Rick Flag Jr. in the new DCU seems unlikely.
Rick Flag Sr. enacted revenge by trapping Peacemaker in Salvation.

Joel Kinnaman on Rick Flag Jr.'s Future in New DCU

Joel Kinnaman has shared insights regarding his potential return as Rick Flag Jr. within the evolving DC Universe, under the new leadership of James Gunn. Kinnaman's character was notably killed by John Cena's Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad, a death that remains canonical within the DCU, even after events in Peacemaker Season 2. This established a powerful motivation for Rick Flag Sr.'s vendetta against Peacemaker.

During a recent discussion, Kinnaman expressed that he does not anticipate reprising his role as Rick Flag Jr. in the current DCU. While his appearances in Peacemaker were a welcome link to past events, his future in the franchise appears uncertain. The season finale saw Frank Grillo's Rick Flag Sr. achieve his revenge, imprisoning Chris Smith (Peacemaker) in the pocket universe known as Salvation, which will function as a metahuman detention facility.