Suicide Squad: 13 Theories That Were Utter Bull

3. Scott Eastwood Is Deathstroke Or Dick Grayson

Suicide Squad Jason Todd
Warner Bros.

The Rumour: There were passionate camps claiming that rising star Scott Eastwood (yes, son of Clint) would be playing either Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke, or Dick Grayson's Nightwing.

How Much We Believed It: Considering that almost nothing was said about Eastwood's role in the movie, there was definitely something to this, though most probably expected that there would be a more subdued reference to his character rather than a conventional, suited-up portrayal of Deathstroke or Grayson getting significant screen time. Definitely believable, but not concrete. 5/10

The Truth: Somewhat surprisingly and disappointingly, Eastwood is ultimately just playing a generic soldier on Flag's team by the name of Lt. GQ Edwards. Given that he's presumed dead at the end of the movie by setting up the bomb that wipes out Enchantress, this is most likely a one-and-done for the actor. How bizarre.

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