‘The Suicide Squad’: Viola Davis To Return as Amanda Waller!!!!

The behind-the-scenes drama surrounding the pre-production of Warner Bros./DC Entertainment’s The Suicide Squad is going to be tough for the movie itself to top, even for writer James Gunn. The project, which exists somewhere in the gray area between a sequel and a full-on reboot, will borrow some of David Ayer‘s mythology and cast of characters while also taking the franchise in a new direction. … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Viola Davis To Return as Amanda Waller!!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Jai Courtney’s Captain Boomerang Set to Return!!!

Here’s a little late-breaking good news to send you into the weekend: Jai Courtney says Captain Boomerang is coming back for The Suicide Squad. Hell yeah. Recently reinstated Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director James Gunn penned the script and is gearing up to helm the semi-sequel to David Ayer‘s 2015 film, and as we previously reported, the filmmaker is expected to bring in a boatload of new characters to carry the … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Jai Courtney’s Captain Boomerang Set to Return!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Producer Calls James Gunn’s Film a Total Reboot!!!

The comic book movie world got one heck of a shake-up when Marvel announced James Gunn—originally ousted from the studio over old offensive Tweets—would be reinstated as director and writer of Guardians of the Galaxy 3. That’s obviously huge news for Marvel’s post-Avengers: Endgame Phase 4, but it also puts a whole new spotlight on Warner Bros.’ DC Comics Universe. Lest you forget, in the … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Producer Calls James Gunn’s Film a Total Reboot!!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’: James Gunn To Introduce New Characters in the Sequel!!

With Idris Elba replacing Will Smith as Deadshot in The Suicide Squad, it’s now time for writer-director James Gunn to turn his attention to filling out the rest of the ensemble, and while we haven’t heard any names except for the obvious one below, we have learned which characters are expected to comprise the rest of the squad. A rewrite could, of course, change things, so … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’: James Gunn To Introduce New Characters in the Sequel!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Idris Elba Set to Replace Will Smith in James Gunn’s Sequel!!!

James Gunn won’t be making the leap from Marvel to DC alone. THR reports that Thor franchise star Idris Elba is in talks to replace Will Smith in Warner Bros.’ upcoming Suicide Squad sequel on the heels of the news that Smith would not return as Deadshot in the follow-up to David Ayer‘s 2016 antihero team-up film. According to the report, Elba is “the first and only choice for Gunn and … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Idris Elba Set to Replace Will Smith in James Gunn’s Sequel!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Viola Davis Rumored to Return as Amanda Waller!!!

Although James Gunn plans to revamp the roster of Task Force X for his upcoming DC sequel/reboot The Suicide Squad – with both Will Smith (Deadshot) and Jared Leto (The Joker) set to sit things out – it seems may well be some familiar faces when the movie rolls around in 2021. Last month it was reported that Margot Robbie will be back as Harley Quinn, … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Viola Davis Rumored to Return as Amanda Waller!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Will Smith Won’t Return for James Gunn’s Sequel!!!

Will Smith will not be back to revisit the truly iconic line, “What is this, some kind of Suicide Squad?” in Warner Bros.’ upcoming sequel The Suicide Squad. The follow-up has been in development ever since the DC movie hit theaters in 2016 and went on to gross an impressive $746.8 million worldwide—and win an Oscar for Best Makeup & Hairstyling. Reviews were unkind to … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Will Smith Won’t Return for James Gunn’s Sequel!!!

‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’: Kevin Feige Confirms They’re Using James Gunn’s Script!!!

If all had gone according to plan, Guardians of the Galaxy 3 would be filming right now. Production on the third and final film in writer/director James Gunn’s trilogy was due to get underway in early 2019, before Chris Pratt has to go off and shoot Jurassic World 3, but the entire film was put on hold when Disney decided to fire Gunn off the … Continue reading ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’: Kevin Feige Confirms They’re Using James Gunn’s Script!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Harley Quinn Reportedly Confirmed for James Gunn’s Sequel!!

Last month it was confirmed that Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn is making the jump from the MCU to the DCEU as he “relaunches” Task Force X with The Suicide Squad – described as a “whole new take” on the team of villains and featuring “a mostly all-new cast of characters and actors.” That’s as much as we know at present, but after posting … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Harley Quinn Reportedly Confirmed for James Gunn’s Sequel!!

‘Suicide Squad 2′: James Gunn to Direct for Warner Bros!!!

What a tumultuous time to be a fan of Warner Bros. big-screen DC Comics universe. Not only is Ben Affleck officially out as Bruce Wayne for Matt Reeves‘ The Batman, but THR also reports that none other than James Gunn is in negotiations to direct the sequel to Suicide Squad. Back in October of last year it was reported that the former Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2′: James Gunn to Direct for Warner Bros!!!

‘Suicide Squad’ Originally Included Steppenwolf, Says David Ayer!!!

Suicide Squad had issues. That’s just an objective, verifiable fact, like the sky being blue, the sun being hot, and Jared Leto‘s Joker definitely being super into Korn. Between the shoddy edit job, familiar plot, and inexplicable needle drops, it’s impossible to say what, exactly, would have fixed the film. Which is why it’s hard to tell what to make of director David Ayer revealing his original concept … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad’ Originally Included Steppenwolf, Says David Ayer!!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’: James Gunn in Talks to Write and Possibly Direct!!!

Ever since Disney faceplanted on the whole James Gunn debacle and let him go from Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, fans have been wondering where Gunn would land. Other studios were clamoring to work with him and were reportedly offering him high-profile properties. Now it looks like Warner Bros. has come out ahead with The Wrap reporting that Gunn is in talks to write … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’: James Gunn in Talks to Write and Possibly Direct!!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’: The Script For The DCEU Sequel Is Ready!!

Production may have been put on hold due to Warner Bros. and DC Films’ decision to move ahead with the Harley Quinn-led Birds of Prey film, but it seems that development on Suicide Squad 2 has been ongoing behind-the-scenes. Speaking to Discussing Film, screenwriter Todd Stashwick – who has been penning the script with David Bar Katz and director Gavin O’Connor – has revealed that … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’: The Script For The DCEU Sequel Is Ready!!

‘Green Lantern Corps’: Geoff Johns Reveals About The Upcoming DC Film Reboot!!

We’ve got a bit of clarity on what former DC Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns has up his sleeve for the Green Lantern reboot movie. Back in May 2016, a few months after Batman v Superman hit theaters and startled Warner Bros. executives with some of its strongly negative responses (though clearly not all negative), the studio aimed to course correct a bit going forward. … Continue reading ‘Green Lantern Corps’: Geoff Johns Reveals About The Upcoming DC Film Reboot!!

‘Court of Owls’ and ‘Amazo’ Rumored To Antagonize In ‘The Batman’ And ‘Suicide Squad 2’!!!

With plenty of news expected to come out of the Warner Bros. adn DC Films panel at the San Diego Comic-Con International, we’ve got another story from the DC rumor mill, with vlogger Grace Randolph claiming to have the inside scoop on the villains for two future DCEU releases in The Batman and Suicide Squad 2. While Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke was originally earmarked as the … Continue reading ‘Court of Owls’ and ‘Amazo’ Rumored To Antagonize In ‘The Batman’ And ‘Suicide Squad 2’!!!

Ben Affleck and Director Gavin O’Connor Reteaming for Sports Drama ‘The Has-Been’!!!

The Accountant director Gavin O’Connor and his star Ben Affleck are looking to work together again. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. is trying to close a deal on Brad Ingelsby spec script The Has-Been. Per Deadline, “It centers on a former basketball all-star, who has lost his wife and family foundation in a struggle with addiction. He attempts to regain his soul and salvation by … Continue reading Ben Affleck and Director Gavin O’Connor Reteaming for Sports Drama ‘The Has-Been’!!!

‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel Gets a Pair of New Writers!!!!

Warner Bros. is still working to get the Suicide Squad 2 script right, and the sequel is getting a fresh pair of writers to go to work. The follow-up has been in development since the release of the first Suicide Squad in 2016, which overcame bad reviews to gross over $740 million worldwide. Writer/director David Ayer is not returning, however, and while Warner Bros. first … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel Gets a Pair of New Writers!!!!

Warner Bros. Sets Up Jared Leto’s Joker for Standalone Film!!!

Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn is set to head off on her own adventures, but don’t you worry about the Joker; Warner Bros. is giving her main squeeze a new gig too. Variety reports that the studio is developing a standalone film for Jared Leto’s Joker, who debuted as a supporting character in David Ayer‘s 2016 super villain team-up pic, Suicide Squad. Leto would star in and executive produce … Continue reading Warner Bros. Sets Up Jared Leto’s Joker for Standalone Film!!!

‘Flash’ Movie and ‘Batgirl’ Likely to Be Part of Next DCEU Wave!!!

Despite earning $657 million worldwide, Justice League was basically a flop because a movie that brought together that many superheroes should have cleared a billion easily. Instead, it showed that although people really liked Wonder Woman (which earned $821 million worldwide), they were tepid on the overall direction of the DCEU. In response, Warner Bros. is moving slowly and cautiously rather than trying to line … Continue reading ‘Flash’ Movie and ‘Batgirl’ Likely to Be Part of Next DCEU Wave!!!

Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play The Joker in Standalone DC Movie!!

How’s this for a bit of superhero news: Three-time Oscar nominee Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to play The Joker in a standalone DC movie for Warner Bros. Yes indeed, Variety reports that the Inherent Vice star has entered talks to lead the untitled Joker origin movie co-written and directed by Todd Phillips, the filmmaker behind War Dogs and The Hangover trilogy. Per the trade, Phoenix was Phillips’ … Continue reading Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play The Joker in Standalone DC Movie!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’ Adds Michael De Luca as Producer, Signaling New Direction for DCEU!!!

In a sign that things are changing with regards to Warner Bros.’ approach to its DC films, Suicide Squad 2 now has a new producer. Per Variety, Oscar-nominated The Social Network and Moneyball producer Michael De Luca has signed on to produce the sequel, which has The Accountant and Warrior filmmaker Gavin O’Connor writing and directing. Now this may not seem like a big deal, … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Adds Michael De Luca as Producer, Signaling New Direction for DCEU!!!

Margot Robbie Says She’s Working on a Third Harley Quinn Spinoff!!!

There’s a lot up in the air when it comes to the DCEU right now, but one thing that’s been clear for a while now is Warner Bros. is keen to get Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn back on the big screen. The character was arguably the best thing about Suicide Squad, and even the film’s detractors had to admit Robbie’s performance was pretty spot on. … Continue reading Margot Robbie Says She’s Working on a Third Harley Quinn Spinoff!!!

Check Out a Full List of Upcoming DC Movies From ‘Aquaman’ to ‘Batgirl’!!!

The superhero movie genre is the biggest around, and with so many different superhero movies in the works at any given time, it can be hard to keep things straight. We wanted to bring you a more specific list focusing exclusively on upcoming DC movies. Warner Bros. officially kicked off a DC Extended Universe with Man of Steel, which was followed by Batman v Superman: … Continue reading Check Out a Full List of Upcoming DC Movies From ‘Aquaman’ to ‘Batgirl’!!!

Joss Whedon Still Attached to Direct ‘Batgirl’!!!

In the wake of Justice League’s box office disappointment and critically lukewarm reception, a rumor started circulating about the future of its filmmaker. No, not Zack Snyder—the other one. Indeed, when Snyder left the project to tend to a personal tragedy, Joss Whedon—who was already involved scripting new pages for the reshoots—was tasked with directing said reshoots and overseeing post-production. Whedon didn’t seek a co-director … Continue reading Joss Whedon Still Attached to Direct ‘Batgirl’!!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’ May Introduce Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam!!!

Earlier this year, Dwayne Johnson clarified that we shouldn’t expect to see him make his superhero debut as Black Adam in the upcoming Shazam! adaptation, but we might not have to wait too long to see the big DC bad take the screen after all. Per The Wrap, Warner Bros. is eyeing Suicide Squad 2 as an ideal place to introduce Johnson’s villain, who is traditionally known as the main … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’ May Introduce Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam!!!

Zachary Levy Joins DCEU as ‘Shazam!’ Lead!!!

While we’re now less than month away from finally launching the Justice League movie into theaters, DC Films is also hard at work crafting new superhero stories under the DC Cinematic Universe banner—and the next major new DC superhero has been cast. THR reports that Chuck star Zachary Levi has landed the lead role in the DC Comics adaptation Shazam!, which is the next DC … Continue reading Zachary Levy Joins DCEU as ‘Shazam!’ Lead!!!

Jared Leto to Star in Brett Ratner’s Hugh Hefner Biopic!!!

Hugh Hefner died last week, which allowed people to conveniently forget all the gross stuff he did because he founded a magazine that blended female nudity with legitimately good articles. He then proceeded to wear a captain’s hat and a smoking jacket in old age all the time because when you’re white and wealthy, that’s called being “eccentric”. Brett Ratner has been planning on making … Continue reading Jared Leto to Star in Brett Ratner’s Hugh Hefner Biopic!!!

‘Nightwing’ Movie Director Chris McKay Teases His “Badass Action” Take!!

While Warner Bros. has a number of different DC Comics adaptations in the works at the moment, Nightwing is shaping up to be a hell of a thing. The project was announced in the wake of The LEGO Batman Movie, with that film’s director Chris McKay announced as the director of a live-action Nightwing movie that will finally give the Dick Grayson character his own … Continue reading ‘Nightwing’ Movie Director Chris McKay Teases His “Badass Action” Take!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’ Recruits ‘The Accountant’ Helmer Gavin O’Connor to Write and Direct!!

Warner Bros. and DC FIlms’ long hunt for a Suicide Squad director may be over. The Accountant and Warrior director Gavin O’Connor has been recruited to write the script for the upcoming superhero sequel and is also in talks to direct. The next DC film on the shooting schedule is David F. Sandberg‘s live-action Shazam! and Suicide Squad 2 isn’t expected to head into production … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Recruits ‘The Accountant’ Helmer Gavin O’Connor to Write and Direct!!

Joker and Harley Quinn Movie Moving Forward at Warner Bros. with ‘Focus’ Directors!!!

The Joker is one popular guy. A day after word broke that Warner Bros. was developing a Joker origin story movie for Todd Phillips (War Dogs) to direct as part of a series of non-DCEU standalone films, news comes that a Joker and Harley Quinn movie is in the works. THR reports that Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the directors behind Crazy, Stupid, Love, Focus, … Continue reading Joker and Harley Quinn Movie Moving Forward at Warner Bros. with ‘Focus’ Directors!!!

DC Developing Joker Origin Story Movie with Todd Phillips, Scott Silver & Martin Scorsese!!

Whoa! Big news out of DC land. Deadline reports that Warner Bros. and DC Films are in the early stages of developing new Joker origin story as their latest expansion of the Batman universe and they’ve brought some heavy-hitters aboard including Martin Scorsese. Holy shit. The Hangover and War Dogs helmer Todd Phillips is set to direct and co-write the script with The Fighter screenwriter … Continue reading DC Developing Joker Origin Story Movie with Todd Phillips, Scott Silver & Martin Scorsese!!

Warner Bros. Dates Two Mystery DC Movies for 2020!!!

Hollywood is gearing up for the annual Comic-Con marketing bonanza and if there’s one studio you can always count on to go big, it’s Warner Bros. In addition to bringing out Steven Spielberg‘s Ready Player One and Denis Villeneuve‘s Blade Runner 2049, the studio is of course delivering some DCEU updates. The press release promises “stars Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller and Ray … Continue reading Warner Bros. Dates Two Mystery DC Movies for 2020!!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’: ‘The Shallows’ Helmer Frontrunner to Direct!!!

Jaume Collet-Serra, who directed the shark thriller The Shallows, has emerged as the frontrunner to helm Warner Bros.‘ Suicide Squad 2. The studio is eyeing a mid-2018 start for the sequel to its 2016 action movie that grossed $745.6 million worldwide. Warners initially circled Mel Gibson to direct the project, but script delays pushed the production start and Gibson moved on. Sources say the studio recently received … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’: ‘The Shallows’ Helmer Frontrunner to Direct!!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’ Aiming for a 2018 Production Start, Says Joel Kinnaman!!!

Last August, Warner Bros./DC’s antihero team-up Suicide Squad brought a crazy cast of characters together to participate in some supervillainous shenanigans under the direction of David Ayer. Since the franchise within the DCEU franchise has some major names attached to it, fans have been asking about the inevitable follow-up since the moment they walked out of the theaters last summer. Now, star Joel Kinnaman has revealed the planned … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’ Aiming for a 2018 Production Start, Says Joel Kinnaman!!!

Will Smith May Battle Himself in Ang Lee’s Clone Assassin Movie ‘Gemini Man’!!!

Looks like Skydance is putting the wheels fast in motion on one of Hollywood’s longest undeveloped scripts, the sci-fi action thriller Gemini Man. Over the weekend, we learned that the studio was eyeing Life of Pi and Bill Lynn’s Long Half-Time Walk helmer to direct the film, which follows an aging assassin looking to retire when he comes up against the ultimate opponent: a younger clone of … Continue reading Will Smith May Battle Himself in Ang Lee’s Clone Assassin Movie ‘Gemini Man’!!!

David Goyer Rumored To Direct ‘Suicide Squad 2’ or ‘Green Lantern Corps’!!!

Green Lantern Corps could still be a ways off, but there is movement on it. Back in January, we reported that the studio had hired David Goyer (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) and Justin Rhodes to pen the screenplay with the pitch being a “Lethal Weapon movie in outer space.” The idea would be to have the story focus on Hal Jordan and Jon … Continue reading David Goyer Rumored To Direct ‘Suicide Squad 2’ or ‘Green Lantern Corps’!!!

With ‘The Batman’ Delayed, Warner Bros. Looking for Another DC Movie to Shoot This Year!!!

Yesterday, Warner Bros. pushed back the release of Aquaman from October 2018 to a prime December 21, 2018 release date—the weekend that was previously eyed for Avatar 2 before James Cameron delayed that sequel for the 57th time. But as I noted in my writeup, while the December date is a smart box office move for Aquaman, Warner Bros. does not have any other DC … Continue reading With ‘The Batman’ Delayed, Warner Bros. Looking for Another DC Movie to Shoot This Year!!!

‘Suicide Squad 2’: Screenwriter Adam Cozad in Negotiations for the Antihero Sequel!!!

Taking the first crack at Warner Bros. follow-up to David Ayer‘s Suicide Squad will be a relative newcomer to the scene who has only seen two of his feature scripts go to production: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit and The Legend of Tarzan. Those weren’t terrible movies; their greatest sin was just that they were straight-up boring. However, Suicide Squad 2 is a major priority for WB, so there’s … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad 2’: Screenwriter Adam Cozad in Negotiations for the Antihero Sequel!!!