‘Birds of Prey’: Margot Robbie Confirms No “Imminent” Plans For Sequel!!

Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn) didn’t perform particularly well in theaters, and while it didn’t wind up faring much better on digital platforms, the highly entertaining DC Comics adventure did manage to recoup some of its losses when it flew onto home release platforms back in May. Enough for Warner Bros. to greenlight a sequel? There were reports that … Continue reading ‘Birds of Prey’: Margot Robbie Confirms No “Imminent” Plans For Sequel!!

WB Teases Logos of ‘The Matrix 4’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and Other 2021 Releases!! Check It Out!!

Just a short time ago, WarnerBros. dropped a bombshell: All their 2021 movies will be released for a limited one-month engagement on HBO Max, in addition to a concurrent theatrical release where theaters are open. In addition, the studio released logos for all 17 films being released in 2021 including The Matrix 4, Mortal Kombat, and Godzilla vs Kong.Jason Kilar, WarnerMedia CEO, on the decision … Continue reading WB Teases Logos of ‘The Matrix 4’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ and Other 2021 Releases!! Check It Out!!

‘Dune’, ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and More to Hit HBO Max and Theaters Simultaneously!!

Huge news out of Warner Bros. today. Following the announcement that the highly anticipated Wonder Woman 1984 will be released on HBO Max on Christmas Day for a limited one-month engagement on the streaming service (in addition to a concurrent theatrical release where theaters are open), the studio announced today that all of its 2021 films will follow this same release model.Yes indeed, movies like … Continue reading ‘Dune’, ‘Matrix 4’, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ and More to Hit HBO Max and Theaters Simultaneously!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Confirms Sylvester Stallone Has Joined the DCEU Film!!

Director James Gunn confirmed on Saturday that Sylvester Stallone has joined the cast of The Suicide Squad. He wrote in an Instagram post, “Always love working with my friend @officialslystallone & our work today on #TheSuicideSquad was no exception. Despite Sly being an iconic movie star, most people still don’t have any idea what an amazing actor this guy is.” The Suicide Squad is a follow-up to the 2016 … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Confirms Sylvester Stallone Has Joined the DCEU Film!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Early Story Had Black Adam As Villain!!

Dwayne Johnson‘s Black Adam was going to be debut as the villain in an early version of Suicide Squad 2. The DC Extended Universe is currently prepping for the arrival of James Gunn‘s The Suicide Squad in 2021, but there were multiple iterations of the movie before his addition. Warner Bros. and DC began work on Suicide Squad 2 not long after David Ayer‘s film hit theaters in … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Early Story Had Black Adam As Villain!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s Cast Assembles for Empire Magazine Covers!! Check It Out!!

From left to right, top to bottom, there’s Weasel, Blackguard, King Shark, Captain Boomerang, The Thinker, Javelin, Savant, Polka-Dot Man, TDK, Mongal, Rick Flag, Ratcatcher 2, Harley Quinn, Peacemaker and Bloodsport. Gunn tweeted the cover art and encouraged fans to look out for the magazine on Oct. 29, as it will feature even more images, as well as interviews. The Suicide Squad is a soft … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s Cast Assembles for Empire Magazine Covers!! Check It Out!!

‘Head of State’: Idris Elba, John Cena to Star in Amazon’s Action Movie!!

After working together on The Suicide Squad, Idris Elba and John Cena are poised to re-team for Amazon’s action movie Head of State, Collider has confirmed. Deadline reports that Amazon bought the pitch following a Zoom presentation from screenwriter Harrison Query and producers Peter Safran and John Rickard in a deal said to be worth between high-six and low-seven figures for the rising scribe. Max … Continue reading ‘Head of State’: Idris Elba, John Cena to Star in Amazon’s Action Movie!!

‘Beast’: Idris Elba Set to Star in ‘Everest’ Director’s Survival Thriller!!

Golden Globe winner Idris Elba is set to star in Universal’s survival thriller Beast, which will find him running from a killer lion. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, reporting that Baltasar Kormakur (Everest) will direct from a script by Ryan Engle (Rampage) that was based on an original idea by Jaime Primak-Sullivan, who will serve as an executive producer on the project. Will Packer … Continue reading ‘Beast’: Idris Elba Set to Star in ‘Everest’ Director’s Survival Thriller!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: John Cena’s Peacemaker to Get His Own HBO Max Series!!

HBO Max is taking a page out of the Disney+ playbook, as the streamer has ordered a series that will explore the origins of John Cena‘s Suicide Squad character Peacemaker, and will be written and partially directed by James Gunn. Gunn will write all eight episodes of Peacemaker and direct multiple episodes, including the first. Gunn and The Suicide Squad producer Peter Safran will serve as executive producers … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: John Cena’s Peacemaker to Get His Own HBO Max Series!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Joel Kinnaman Confirms James Gunn’s Film Is Heavily R-Rated!!

While there’s still no official word from Warner Bros. on the rating of the upcoming DC superhero movie The Suicide Squad, we at least know the script wasn’t exactly playing it safe. As Warner Bros. was building out its DC Universe, there were rumors that David Ayer’s 2016 film Suicide Squad might be released with an R-rating. Ultimately Warner Bros. went with a PG-13 for … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Joel Kinnaman Confirms James Gunn’s Film Is Heavily R-Rated!!

‘The Suicide Squad’ Gets a New Colorful Poster!! Check It Out!!

On Sunday, The Suicide Squad director James Gunn unveiled yet another new poster — just one day after the first day of the DC FanDome virtual event saw the release of two explosive and fun posters for the upcoming movie. Gunn hopped onto Twitter on Sunday morning to share yet another new poster for The Suicide Squad. He captioned the new poster with, “#DCFanDome is over, but #TheSuicideSquad … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Gets a New Colorful Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: First Footage Reveals James Gunn’s Vision!! Check It Out!!

Today at DC Fandome, James Gunn and his cast showed off the first footage for their reboot The Suicide Squad. The film includes 2016’s Suicide Squad cast members Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, and Viola Davis reprising their roles as well as newcomers Idris Elba, John Cena, Storm Reid, Nathan Fillion, Peter Capaldi, Taika Waititi, Pete Davidson, Alice Braga, and Michael Rooker. There is plenty to feast your eyes on in this behind-the-scenes look at The Suicide … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: First Footage Reveals James Gunn’s Vision!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s DC Film Gets First Posters!! Check It Out!!

Gunn’s take on the project is described as a “gritty 70s war movie” vibe, and indeed the behind-the-scenes footage showed a lot of gunfire and a cadre of goofy throwback costumes. The filmmaker went so far as to say The Suicide Squad contains more explosions than any Marvel movie ever, which is reflected in what Gunn describes as a “fan poster” made specifically for DC … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s DC Film Gets First Posters!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: First Images Reveal the Look of the Cast!! Check It Out!!

During the DC FanDome panel for the highly anticipated upcoming film The Suicide Squad, our first look at the film’s cast in character was unveiled. Indeed, up until now we didn’t even know who was playing who in the film, but now we have not only character names but some first-look images of what appears to be an absolutely bonkers ensemble. Writer/director James Gunn shed … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: First Images Reveal the Look of the Cast!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Cast of Characters Revealed for James Gunn’s Reboot!! Check It Out!!

Folks, at long last, it’s time to get to know the new Suicide Squad. We knew that James Gunn‘s reboot The Suicide Squad had a loaded cast. The film includes 2016’s Suicide Squad cast members Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, and Viola Davis reprising their roles as well as newcomers Idris Elba, John Cena, Storm Reid, Nathan Fillion, Peter Capaldi, Taika Waititi, Pete Davidson, Alice Braga, Michael Rooker, and … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Cast of Characters Revealed for James Gunn’s Reboot!! Check It Out!!

Idris Elba to Star in Apple’s Romantic Spy Thriller!!!

Idris Elba is set to star in a romantic spy thriller that Simon Kinberg will produce for Apple, Collider has confirmed. The Daily Show writer Travon Free penned the script, and though details are being kept under wraps, the story is set in Africa and described as being similar in vein to Kinberg’s own breakout script Mr. & Mrs. Smith. That film was a huge … Continue reading Idris Elba to Star in Apple’s Romantic Spy Thriller!!!

DC FanDome Trailer Hypes Up the Virtual Convention!! Check It Out!!

DC Comics is here to get DC fans all kinds of hyped for the very special DC FanDome virtual convention event on Saturday, August 22. In a year without in-person conventions and a sore lack of tentpoles in theaters, DC has created a virtual space for fans to converge and enjoy updates, previews, and discussions on their fave DC/Warner Bros. movies, TV shows, and more. … Continue reading DC FanDome Trailer Hypes Up the Virtual Convention!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Reveals New Logo Ahead of DC Fandome Event!!

Today on Twitter James Gunn revealed the official logo for his upcoming DC movie for Warner Bros, The Suicide Squad, ahead of the DC FanDome Event on August 22. “#TheSuicideSquad team just got me these amazing new official title treatments for my birthday,” Gunn wrote on Twitter (happy birthday James!). “And the cast and I have so much more to show you guys on Aug … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Reveals New Logo Ahead of DC Fandome Event!!

‘Zatanna’: Warner Bros. Is Reportedly Developing a New DC Live-Action Movie!!

According to DCEU Mythic, Warner Bros. Picture is reportedly in the process of developing a new live-action DC film which is rumored to be centered around magic-wielding superhero Zatanna Zatara. Despite being one of the main characters in the popular animated film Justice League Dark, the outlet notes that this movie is separate from Bad Robot’s previously announced project about the team. If this new project … Continue reading ‘Zatanna’: Warner Bros. Is Reportedly Developing a New DC Live-Action Movie!!

‘Inception’ 10th Anniversary Re-Release Event Set to Include Some Sneak Peaks!!

Amidst all of Warner Bros. end-of-week release date switcheroos, it was revealed the studio plans to re-release Christopher Nolan‘s Inception for its 10th anniversary. Nolan’s twisty pic was originally released on July 16, 2010. The movie will return to theaters on Friday, July 17, and moviegoers will be treated to much more than just 148 minutes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Co. heisting in Dreamland — should they … Continue reading ‘Inception’ 10th Anniversary Re-Release Event Set to Include Some Sneak Peaks!!

‘Birds of Prey’ Director Shares Support With ‘Suicide Squad’s Troubled Production!!

Birds of Prey director Cathy Yan shares her support for David Ayer and the production issues he faced while making Suicide Squad. Back in 2016, Suicide Squad was positioned as the third film in the DC Extended Universe and introduced audiences to the titular team of villains/anti-heroes. Early buzz for the film was positive, as fans were intrigued by Suicide Squad‘s colorful trailers and promotional materials. However, when Suicide Squad actually hit … Continue reading ‘Birds of Prey’ Director Shares Support With ‘Suicide Squad’s Troubled Production!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Michael Rosenbaum Turned Down a Role in the DC Sequel!!

Smallville actor Michael Rosenbaum explained why he turned down a role in James Gunn‘s The Suicide Squad. Speaking to ComicBook.com, the 47-year-old actor revealed he had to turn down The Suicide Squad due to a neck injury. “It was close,” said Rosenbaum. “Let’s just say I was supposed to be in it, but I had neck surgery and I couldn’t do a role. I couldn’t do the role because it was … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Michael Rosenbaum Turned Down a Role in the DC Sequel!!

James Gunn Confirms No Release Date Change for ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ And ‘The Suicide Squad’!!

With so many delays, postponements and cancellations of productions of TV series and films, there are a lot of question marks hovering above many highly anticipated films and a lot of them are of the superhero kind. James Gunn has two big ones on his his plate: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Suicide Squad. He gave us some updates on where they … Continue reading James Gunn Confirms No Release Date Change for ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ And ‘The Suicide Squad’!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s Take on Harley Quinn is Paul Dini Inspired!!

James Gunn‘s take on Harley Quinn in The Suicide Squad is sure to make a lot of comic book fans very happy. Margot Robbie is portraying the character once again, after playing her in 2016’s Suicide Squad and in this year’s Birds of Prey. Robbie‘s take on Quinn was arguably the best part of the 2016 installment and fans were looking forward to her latest … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn’s Take on Harley Quinn is Paul Dini Inspired!!

‘The Suicide Squad’ Wraps Filming!!!

A little over four months after it began, principal photography on The Suicide Squad is complete. This according to the film’s writer and director James Gunn, who took to Instagram to announce that production has now wrapped on the highly anticipated DC film—although his note is more heartbreaking than you might imagine. Gunn shares in the message that his father died two weeks before filming … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Wraps Filming!!!

‘The Auteur’: Plot Details Revealed for Taika Waititi, Jude Law’s New Showtime Series!!

Late on Friday afternoon, Collider reported that Taika Waititi and Jude Law were teaming for a new Showtime series called The Auteur. The timing wasn’t ideal, not just because it was a Friday afternoon, but because it was Valentine’s Day, and the start of a long holiday weekend. Showtime wasn’t exactly happy with us, but if a story is true and newsworthy, it’s our duty … Continue reading ‘The Auteur’: Plot Details Revealed for Taika Waititi, Jude Law’s New Showtime Series!!

‘The Auteur’: Taika Waititi, Jude Law in Talks for Showtime Showbiz Series!!

Hot off his Oscar win for writing Jojo Rabbit, Taika Waititi and two-time Oscar nominee Jude Law are teaming on The Auteur, a new limited series in development at Showtime, Collider has learned. While there are no deals in place yet, Waititi and Law are currently in negotiations with Showtime, which is saying goodbye to Homeland and Shameless this year — and possibly Ray Donovan … Continue reading ‘The Auteur’: Taika Waititi, Jude Law in Talks for Showtime Showbiz Series!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: David Ayer Calls James Gunn’s Film a Reinvention and Not a Sequel!!!

Writer-director David Ayer brought the title team to life in 2016’s Suicide Squad, but plans for a sequel stalled out since then. Plus, there was a whole lot of drama behind the scenes that kind of killed any momentum the DC Comics / Warner Bros. antihero movie had. However, you can’t keep a good director down, and you definitely can’t turn down the opportunity to … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: David Ayer Calls James Gunn’s Film a Reinvention and Not a Sequel!!!

‘Birds of Prey’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’ to Be Rated R!!

When Joker became not only the most profitable comic book movie of all time but the first R-rated movie to cross $1 billion, the big brains over at Warner Bros. decided that, yeah, they’d like some more of that, please. It’s a little strange that studios need to keep learning the lesson that R-rated films, allowing either more thoughtful exploration of mature subject matter or … Continue reading ‘Birds of Prey’ and ‘The Suicide Squad’ to Be Rated R!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Not Returning as Killer Croc!!

James Gunn has reassembled The Suicide Squad for his own take on the supervillain legion, but while several key cast characters are returning, don’t expect to see Killer Croc. In the original movie from 2016, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje played the scaly criminal, appearing alongside the likes of Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Viola Davis, Jared Leto, and more. Gunn has since unveiled a … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Not Returning as Killer Croc!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Set Photos offer First Look at New DC Villains!! Check It Out!!

With production underway on The Suicide Squad, the first batch of set photos from the James Gunn-directed DC supervillain team up have surfaced online via Just Jared and give us a look at a number of characters in full costume including returning star Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) alongside Nathan Fillion, Pete Davidson, Michael Rooker, Flula Borg, Sean Gunn, and Mayling Ng. Character details are yet … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Set Photos offer First Look at New DC Villains!! Check It Out!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Debunks Rumor of Zatanna’s Appearance!!

As The Suicide Squad edges towards production, writer-director James Gunn has taken to social media to respond to a fan who inquired whether there was any truth to a recent rumor suggesting that Zatanna could be set for a cameo appearance in the DC ensemble – and it seems the original report has been conjured from thin air. “I have nothing against Zatanna, but I … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: James Gunn Debunks Rumor of Zatanna’s Appearance!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Full Cast Revealed by Writer/Director James Gunn!! Check It Out!!

In a bit of a surprise Friday news drop, writer/director James Gunn has revealed the full The Suicide Squad cast for his upcoming sequel. It includes already reported returning cast members like Margot Robbie and Joel Kinnaman alongside newly revealed newcomers, like Gunn staple Michael Rooker. The full Suicide Squad cast is as follows: Margot Robbie Idris Elba Viola Davis Michael Rooker Joel Kinnaman Jai Courtney … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Full Cast Revealed by Writer/Director James Gunn!! Check It Out!!

‘Tank Girl’: Miles Joris-Peyrafitte to Helm Margot Robbie’s Movie!!

After working together on Dreamland, Margot Robbie has tapped Miles Joris-Peyrafitte to direct a Tank Girl movie that she’ll produce via her LuckyChap Entertainment banner, Collider has exclusively learned. On Monday, Alan Martin, who co-created Tank Girl with Jamie Hewlett back in the late ’80s, tweeted that Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, had optioned the rights to his comic, which is a cult favorite. It’s my understanding … Continue reading ‘Tank Girl’: Miles Joris-Peyrafitte to Helm Margot Robbie’s Movie!!

‘Tank Girl’: Margot Robbie Reportedly Options Rights!!

You wouldn’t be wrong if you said that Margot Robbie’s performance as Harley Quinn in “Suicide Squad” and the upcoming “Birds of Prey” is reminiscent of the comic book character Tank Girl. While Harley is always shown to be a bit of a rebel in her DC lore, there is a punk rock attitude and style with Robbie’s version of the character that screams Tank … Continue reading ‘Tank Girl’: Margot Robbie Reportedly Options Rights!!

‘The Suicide Squad’ Adds Peter Capaldi and Pete Davidson!!

It appears that James Gunn‘s The Suicide Squad has become the new Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune, which itself was the new Quentin Tarantino‘s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, a.k.a. the massively stacked project that pops out a new casting announcement every day that ends with a Y. Today, Gunn pulled a new actor from the cosmos, as former Doctor Who star Peter Capaldi joins the project … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’ Adds Peter Capaldi and Pete Davidson!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Taika Waititi In Talks to Join the DC Sequel!!

Taika Waititi is shaping up to have a very busy fall. Already he’s promoting his Fox Searchlight absurdist fall film festival comedy Jojo Rabbit (opening Oct. 18) and beginning work on Next Goal Wins, his next directorial for the studio classic label. Deadline now hears that the Thor: Ragnarok, and Thor: Love and Thunder filmmaker is in talks for a role in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad at Warner Bros. No … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Taika Waititi In Talks to Join the DC Sequel!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Nathan Fillion Joins the DC Sequel!!

Castle’s Nathan Fillion is once again collaborating with director James Gunn as he joins the cast of The Suicide Squad at Warner Bros. This isn’t the first time Fillion and Gunn have worked together. He has supplied the voice of a ‘monstrous inmate’ in Guardians of The Galaxy, he played Bill in the director’s 2006 horror comedy Slither, and he took on the role of The … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Nathan Fillion Joins the DC Sequel!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Steve Agee Cast as King Shark!!!

Casting on Guardians of the Galaxy writer/director James Gunn’s upcoming DC film The Suicide Squad continues, and a key role has been filled. Per Deadline, comedian Steve Agee will provide the voice for the super-villain humanoid King Shark in the upcoming film. Agee is an incredibly funny comedian with a knack for stealing scenes who’s popped up in everything from New Girl to Superstore to … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Steve Agee Cast as King Shark!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Storm Reid Joins as Idris Elba’s Daughter!!

I can’t quite remember what movie it was, but I was in the middle of a screening at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival when I received an urgent text and hurried out of the theater to break the news that a young actress name Storm Reid had landed the lead role in Ava DuVernay‘s A Wrinkle in Time. I remember thinking that the 12 … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Storm Reid Joins as Idris Elba’s Daughter!!

‘Supergirl’ Movie Rumored To Begin Production For 2021 Release!!

It seems that The Batman and The Suicide Squad may not be the only DC Extended Universe movies set to arrive in 2021, as Forbes is reporting that Warner Bros. and DC Films are looking to shoot their planned Supergirl movie early in 2020 for release the following year. Now, it’s worth noting that this is an unconfirmed rumor at present. While Supergirl has a … Continue reading ‘Supergirl’ Movie Rumored To Begin Production For 2021 Release!!

‘Booster Gold’: Script is Complete, But Production on the DC Film Still in Limbo!!

Back in September 2015, Warner Bros. announced that Greg Berlanti would be swapping the Arrowverse for the DC Extended Universe with the super producer signing to direct a Booster Gold movie, scripted by Zack Stentz (Thor, X-Men: First Class). Things fell silent on the proposed project until last year, when Berlanti revealed that the film remained in development and was waiting on the go ahead … Continue reading ‘Booster Gold’: Script is Complete, But Production on the DC Film Still in Limbo!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Joel Kinnaman Confirms Return as Rick Flag!!!

Although James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad was originally described as “a total reboot” of the 2016 movie, it’s become increasingly clear over the past couple of months that isn’t quite going to be the case. Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang) and Viola Davis (Amanda Waller) are already confirmed to reprise their roles from David Ayer’s movie, and now we can add Joel … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Joel Kinnaman Confirms Return as Rick Flag!!!

‘DC Super Pets’ Animated Film Release Pushed to 2022!!

Back in January, Warner Bros. set its DC slate for 2021, announcing that the live-action The Batman and The Suicide Squad would be joined by an animated DC Super Pets movie. The film, which is being directed by Jared Stern and Sam Levine and is based upon the children’s book series and animated show, was originally slated for release on May 21st 2021. However, Deadline … Continue reading ‘DC Super Pets’ Animated Film Release Pushed to 2022!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Michael Rooker in Talks to Play King Shark!!

The cast of James Gunn‘s The Suicide Squad is starting to shape up … sorta. Little has been confirmed for the follow-up film that sees DC Comics’ villains teaming up together, under punishment of death if they don’t, in order to carry out dangerous missions for the government. It sounds like The Walking Dead alumnus Michael Rooker might get to go all aquatic this time … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Michael Rooker in Talks to Play King Shark!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Daniela Melchior Cast as Ratcatcher!!!

The cast of misfits who will populate writer/director James Gunn‘s mostly-new version of The Suicide Squad is filling up quickly. Just a day after Ant-Man alum David Dastmalchian landed the role of Polka-Dot Man, Variety reports that relative newcomer Daniela Melchior will join the project as Ratcatcher. Now, both those names might be met with a “who?”, so let’s start with Melchior: the Portuguese actress has … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Daniela Melchior Cast as Ratcatcher!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: David Dastmalchian Joins as Polka-Dot Man!!!

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad is shaping up to be a very different beast than its predecessor. The upcoming sequel/reboot will bring back Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and Amanda Walker (Viola Davis) along with adding new faces Idris Elba and John Cena for unspecified roles. But now it looks like in addition to the old gallery of villains, Gunn is really … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: David Dastmalchian Joins as Polka-Dot Man!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: John Cena Reportedly Up for a Role in James Gunn’s Sequel!!!

Variety’s Justin Kroll is now reporting that John Cena is up for the role of Peacemaker, the part originally offered to Dave Bautista. This is clearly horrible news, as it means John Cena will not—I repeat, not—be playing King Shark. Original story below: Dave Bautista isn’t the only grappler-turned-actor being considered for James Gunn‘s Suicide Squad sequel. Variety reports that Hollywoods widest human John Cena … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: John Cena Reportedly Up for a Role in James Gunn’s Sequel!!!

‘The Suicide Squad’: Idris Elba to Play New Character Instead of Deadshot!!

Last month, we reported that Idris Elba was stepping in for Will Smith to play Deadshot in the upcoming reboot The Suicide Squad. While other actors were returning for the new movie, including Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Smith had a scheduling conflict so Elba was brought on to play the role. However, it … Continue reading ‘The Suicide Squad’: Idris Elba to Play New Character Instead of Deadshot!!

‘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!!!!