Suicide Squad

[johnnygobbs]

Gyllenhaal passed. The search for the replacement continues:
http://variety.com/2015/film/news/jake-gyllenhaal-suicide-squad-rick-flag-1201411414/

One wonders if there are issues with the role. One thing is that Rick is basically a noncostumed character surrounded by more flashy, costumed supervillains. On the surface, it doesn't sound too appealing for actors, especially big ones like Hardy and Gyllenhaal.

Gyllenhaal, despite being overlooked for what some might say would have been a deserved Oscar nom for Nightcrawler, is currently undergoing a career revival so it's hard to imagine what interest a relatively obscure comic-book character ensemble part would have had.  Most of the other actors cast are either relative newcomers looking to make an impact, or in Will Smith's case, a once huge blockbuster movie star looking to revive his commercial stock (following the embarrassing failure of After Earth).

[Catwoman]

Gyllenhaal passed. The search for the replacement continues:
http://variety.com/2015/film/news/jake-gyllenhaal-suicide-squad-rick-flag-1201411414/

One wonders if there are issues with the role. One thing is that Rick is basically a noncostumed character surrounded by more flashy, costumed supervillains. On the surface, it doesn't sound too appealing for actors, especially big ones like Hardy and Gyllenhaal.

I wonder if they'll have this much trouble if they try to have a Steve Trevor character in Justice League lol.

The books I read (the new 52 reboot and then "New Suicide Squad") get along just fine without him. Deadshot is basically the de facto leader (except right now lol) so if they can't cast anyone worth having in the role and have to fill it just for the sake of filling it, hell just cut the character out. I know a lot of traditionalists would want to shoot me for saying that but still.

[The Laughing Fish]

Rumor: Batman to Appear in 'Suicide Squad', Leading Up to His Own Solo Film

The Batman Suicide Squad rumor — and it is just a rumor at this point — comes from Forbes. We previously heard from Latino Review (possible spoilers at the link) that Batman might be seen on a video monitor in the film, but Forbes now says the Caped Crusader will appear "in the flesh." He'll likely come near the end, in a scene involving the Joker (played by Jared Leto).

http://www.slashfilm.com/rumor-batman-suicide-squad/

This is one rumour I wouldn't be surprised if it came true. It would certainly make a great cliffhanger.

That article did say that a rumoured Batman solo movie won't come till 2019. There's another rumour going around that Deathstroke may appear in SS, but I doubt that will happen.

[Catwoman]

It could. He was part of the team in the beginning of New Suicide Squad. First issue the Russians captured him and offered him a lot of money so he joined them.

I hate disloyal people. One-eyed bastard. lol

[Grissom]

I'm hearing a rumour recently that Batman will come in at the end of Suicide Squad where he will begin his war on the Joker, leading into his solo movie.

People may complain that they are using The Joker again but he is indeed Batman's chief nemesis and it be a great way to kick off a new Batman franchise.  Come to think of it, it may be he only Batman franchise that will have the Joker appear more than once (more than one film)

[Catwoman]

From David Ayer's Twitter:



It begins!

[Catwoman]

"Tools. #skwad" was the pic's caption btw

[Grissom]

I really like the choice of director and the fact that DC is striving to do something different. To have have a group of misfits coming together for a common cause should br quite exciting and not clean cut or polished, like Marvel's Avengers, but truly tortured souls.

[Catwoman]

If it's like the comic it will be a lot less a story about tortured souls and more a comedy of errors and egos lol

[The Laughing Fish]

SUICIDE SQUAD: JARED LETO'S JOKER MORE 'CEREBRAL' AND 'COMEDIC'

311 Filming begins in April.

BY JIM VEJVODAA new rumor claims to explain how Oscar winner Jared Leto's Joker in Suicide Squad will differ from past screen portrayals of the Clown Prince of Crime.

"Jared wants to make sure his Joker is not only something the fans will love, but he doesn't want to step on the toes of Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger," according to a purported inside source for Hollywood Life.

"He wants to make the character completely his own. ... He knows that this role may be his most difficult ever, but he is confident that he will make his version of the Joker the best. This Joker will be more cerebral and comedic than what we have seen before, nobody should expect a copycat version. It's going to be awesome!"

Suicide Squad begins filming next month in Toronto under the direction of Fury's David Ayer.

Source: http://au.ign.com/articles/2015/03/06/suicide-squad-jared-letos-joker-more-cerebral-and-comedic

Leto seems very confident about himself. And it looks like the Joker will be returning to his roots if we're lead to believe he'll be more comedic yet still evil. I like it.