Kal-El

Well, WB/DC doesn't really know what they're doing. This is just one more proof of that.

Troy Stiffler

Yea. I'm not really into this stuff. But the DC "cinematic universe" is not yet a thing. They have Nolan's awesome Batman movies (who they have to change the actor ... if it's staying in the same universe) and a sorta-good sorta-forgettable Superman movie.

Not that they can't launch something. But that's what it is ... a launch.

taffer

Nolan's Batman trilogy is not part of the DC Cinematic Universe.

Troy Stiffler

So it's just the new Superman?

Solid Snake

yep

Mike86

I think if there wasn't proof already that this film being announced solidifies that DC/Warner doesn't have a clue as to what they're doing. I mean I like the Suicide Squad, but in the grand scheme of things its not that important and nothing that I think will be a box office hit. Especially doing it so early it just feels random and like they're just making films to make them. It really is disheartening because I've been a DC guy a long time but instead of doing these films right it seems like they're just pissing opportunities away by trying to make a bunch of stuff all at once and hoping that some of it turns out decent.

My Other Self

Man of Steel began this universe they're attempting to create.

Which further proves they have no grasp on what they're doing by just going balls-to-wall with a Suicide Squad flick with nothing established. It's silly.

Thrush

I like that they're casting aside the only successful (critically) live action films (although that 3rd one was iffy) that DC has produced in the last 20 years.

taffer

There's not really much way you could connect Nolan's trilogy to the DC Cinematic Universe.

Bruce Wayne retires at the end of Rises. He's done as Batman. His mission was successful. He wanted to rid Gotham of organized crime, which he did. Now he retires and lives with Selina Kyle. He passed the cowl on to John Blake.

They could potentially use John Blake in the DC Cinematic Universe, but that would be an enormous mistake. The first live-action big-screen meeting of Batman and Superman HAS to be between Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, not John Blake and Clark Kent. No one would give a shit about Blake and Kent interacting. Everyone wants Wayne and Kent.

They could potentially set the DC Cinematic Universe before Rises, but where? After the Dark Knight, Batman is a wanted criminal accused of killing Harvey Dent. He's not going to join the Justice League as a wanted fugitive.

The only way it could possibly work is to have it set between Begins and Knight, but then you have the problem of Batman still becoming a wanted fugitive for 8 years so why didn't the rest of the JL do anything about it?

Nolan's trilogy just won't work in connection with the DC Cinematic Universe. Nolan's trilogy is completely standalone.

DRG

Yeah, the correct way to do this would be introduce the villains first as foils for the heroes in their individual films. At least a few of them.

TheMovieman

Jared Leto Eyed to Play The Joker in WB's ‘Suicide Squad’ (Exclusive)

http://www.thewrap.com/jared-leto-ey...uad-exclusive/

The Valeyard

Interesting choice. If he signs, we'll eventually see Jared Leto v. Ben Affleck.

TheMovieman

Yep, and (again, if true) this is shaping up to be one heck of a cast.

DaveyJoe

Interesting, I kind of thought Joker would be untouchable for a few more years, I think Leto would do well. I don't see Gosling as the Joker though...

Thrush

You wouldn't want to see Gosling's detached ,uninterested, misunderstood, disillusioned Joker?!

banthafett

Imagine Joker with Gosling's pussy voice.

Double_Oh_7

It's the same mistake Sony is making with the planned Sinister Six movie. I say "planned" because I'm fairly confident that movie will never see the light of day.

RocShemp

I like that Jared Leto is being eyed for the Joker. And I am ecstatic that Ryan Gosling turned it down. The latter is overrated and would have sucked as the Joker.

Maxflier

Jared Leto would be an excellent choice IMO

dex14

Margot Robbie to play Harley Quinn: http://collider.com/harley-quinn-sui...margot-robbie/

stingermck

Margot Robbie cast as Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad



Read more: http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/suic...#ixzz3Ifbw81e0

james2025a

I think Leto is a fine actor, just not sure if he would be good as the Joker. I can imagine his performance would be too predictable. Robbie as Harley Quin is fine. She is good looking....and thats all thats needed for the role. Very one dimensional comic (well animated originally) character.

DVD Josh

I think they are setting this up to have the Joker as the main villain of the movie. No way he's part of the SS.

Maxflier

Another excellent choice. My interest in this one is on the rise.

Solid Snake

Robbie is officially on. Right. I guess that's good news. I really like the squad. I wonder how they'll put this into context of the DCCU continuity. Meaning as to what backstories some of these characters will have.

Either way, Ayer is doing this. That man knows how to make badass. So that's promising cuz he don't pull punches.