Mel Gibson confirms 'Suicide Squad 2' talks

Actor-director Mel Gibson has confirmed that he is in negotiation with Warner Brothers to helm the second 'Suicide Squad' movie.

The 61-year-old star was asked during a screening of his latest directorial "Hacksaw Ridge" that if it is "close to a deal", reported AceShowbiz.

To which Gibson replied, "It's kind of a first date."

If the director inks the deal, he will replace David Ayer, who is now moving on to an all-female DC villain movie "Gotham City Sirens" starring Margot Robbie.