The Suicide Squad (2021, W/D: James Gunn) -- News, rumors, etc.
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Kinnaman is a forgettable actor in just about everything he does anyways. He won't be missed whatsoever.
#177
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Joel Kinnaman aint returning either
https://heroichollywood.com/suicide-...an-james-gunn/
Just give us a new cast with the exception of Robbie and Amanda Waller. I would have preferred Elba as John Stewart and have someone like Ethan Hawke or Clive Owen play Deadshot. Also, they should get someone like John Cena to play Rick Flagg. In the comic books, Flagg is a tough, big military guy, completely the opposite of Kinnaman
https://heroichollywood.com/suicide-...an-james-gunn/
Just give us a new cast with the exception of Robbie and Amanda Waller. I would have preferred Elba as John Stewart and have someone like Ethan Hawke or Clive Owen play Deadshot. Also, they should get someone like John Cena to play Rick Flagg. In the comic books, Flagg is a tough, big military guy, completely the opposite of Kinnaman
In any case, if the rumors are true, they want a young John Stewart paired up with an older Hal Jordan.
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‘Suicide Squad 2’ Exclusive: Meet the New Characters James Gunn Will Introduce in Sequel
http://collider.com/suicide-squad-2-new-characters/
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 keep in mind that none of this is confirmed, it’s just what we’re hearing from sources right now. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Ratcatcher, aka Otis Flannegan, is a man in the DC comics, though Collider has learned that the character will be gender-swapped and played by a woman in The Suicide Squad. Ratcatcher is is a super-criminal and one of Batman’s many enemies. She started out as an exterminator in Gotham City before turning to a life of crime, aided by an army of small rodents she can communicate with and control. She’s also a fan of poisonous gas.
Nanaue, aka King Shark, is a super-villain and humanoid shark whose father is believed to be the so-called Shark God, though others dismiss him as merely a savage mutation.
Polka-Dot Man, aka Mister Polka Dot, is a Gotham City super-villain and like Ratcatcher, a sworn enemy of Batman. He grows multi-colored polka dots on his body that he can turn into fireballs and other weapons, even though, for the most part, he’s embarrassed about his awkward abilities.
Peacemaker, aka Christopher Smith, is an agent of peace whose motives are driven by an extremist form of pacifism that makes him love peace so much he would kill for it.
Interestingly enough, Peacemaker is the role that sources say Gunn likes for Dave Bautista, the Guardians of the Galaxy star who defended the director when he was fired from Vol 3. by Disney chiefs Bob Iger and Alan Horn. It’s a funny coincidence, given that Bautista tried to play peacemaker (sort of) throughout that entire situation, and it’s no surprise that Gunn is eager to reward the actor for his unwavering loyalty.
Meanwhile, sources say that the new Squad script positions Deadshot as a surrogate father of sorts to Ratcatcher, though the role remains open to actresses of all nationalities and ethnicities.
There are a few other loose ends to tie up regarding the sequel. Will Margot Robbie reprise her role as Harley Quinn? You’d think that the actress would be under contract to return, and that Gunn would love to write for that character, so as of now, I think she’ll return, albeit in a limited capacity. Meanwhile, in its story about Elba, the Hollywood Reporter says its sources are conflicted about whether Joel Kinnaman‘s squad leader Rick Flagg will return for the sequel. I have no idea where things stand on that front. And finally, I haven’t heard anything about Viola Davis and her Amanda Waller character. I thought she’d be back for sure, but it’s been awfully quiet out there as far as her participation is concerned. I wonder what gives…
We should get some clarity soon from Gunn and DC Films chief Walter Hamada, as Warner Bros. is slated to release The Suicide Squad on Aug. 6, 2021. The first film, directed by David Ayer, grossed $746 million worldwide, but was reviled by critics to the tune of a 27% rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Ratcatcher, aka Otis Flannegan, is a man in the DC comics, though Collider has learned that the character will be gender-swapped and played by a woman in The Suicide Squad. Ratcatcher is is a super-criminal and one of Batman’s many enemies. She started out as an exterminator in Gotham City before turning to a life of crime, aided by an army of small rodents she can communicate with and control. She’s also a fan of poisonous gas.
Nanaue, aka King Shark, is a super-villain and humanoid shark whose father is believed to be the so-called Shark God, though others dismiss him as merely a savage mutation.
Polka-Dot Man, aka Mister Polka Dot, is a Gotham City super-villain and like Ratcatcher, a sworn enemy of Batman. He grows multi-colored polka dots on his body that he can turn into fireballs and other weapons, even though, for the most part, he’s embarrassed about his awkward abilities.
Peacemaker, aka Christopher Smith, is an agent of peace whose motives are driven by an extremist form of pacifism that makes him love peace so much he would kill for it.
Interestingly enough, Peacemaker is the role that sources say Gunn likes for Dave Bautista, the Guardians of the Galaxy star who defended the director when he was fired from Vol 3. by Disney chiefs Bob Iger and Alan Horn. It’s a funny coincidence, given that Bautista tried to play peacemaker (sort of) throughout that entire situation, and it’s no surprise that Gunn is eager to reward the actor for his unwavering loyalty.
Meanwhile, sources say that the new Squad script positions Deadshot as a surrogate father of sorts to Ratcatcher, though the role remains open to actresses of all nationalities and ethnicities.
There are a few other loose ends to tie up regarding the sequel. Will Margot Robbie reprise her role as Harley Quinn? You’d think that the actress would be under contract to return, and that Gunn would love to write for that character, so as of now, I think she’ll return, albeit in a limited capacity. Meanwhile, in its story about Elba, the Hollywood Reporter says its sources are conflicted about whether Joel Kinnaman‘s squad leader Rick Flagg will return for the sequel. I have no idea where things stand on that front. And finally, I haven’t heard anything about Viola Davis and her Amanda Waller character. I thought she’d be back for sure, but it’s been awfully quiet out there as far as her participation is concerned. I wonder what gives…
We should get some clarity soon from Gunn and DC Films chief Walter Hamada, as Warner Bros. is slated to release The Suicide Squad on Aug. 6, 2021. The first film, directed by David Ayer, grossed $746 million worldwide, but was reviled by critics to the tune of a 27% rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
#183
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King Shark could be cool to see on screen. Hopefully he’s done better than Killer Croc though as I felt that was a pretty lame design for that character in the Ayer film.
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Joel Kinnaman aint returning either
https://heroichollywood.com/suicide-...an-james-gunn/
Just give us a new cast with the exception of Robbie and Amanda Waller. I would have preferred Elba as John Stewart and have someone like Ethan Hawke or Clive Owen play Deadshot. Also, they should get someone like John Cena to play Rick Flagg. In the comic books, Flagg is a tough, big military guy, completely the opposite of Kinnaman
https://heroichollywood.com/suicide-...an-james-gunn/
Just give us a new cast with the exception of Robbie and Amanda Waller. I would have preferred Elba as John Stewart and have someone like Ethan Hawke or Clive Owen play Deadshot. Also, they should get someone like John Cena to play Rick Flagg. In the comic books, Flagg is a tough, big military guy, completely the opposite of Kinnaman
Loving the Elba recast, not sure what to make of the cast of characters ... Gunn is succeeding at intrigue!
#185
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He looked like a moldy version of Michael Chiklis's Thing from the first couple of Fantastic Four misfires.
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I know Croc has been portrayed as just a deformed guy with a skin condition like he was in Suicide Squad, but I’d prefer they went with the more reptilian design personally. Just a more interesting look if you ask me. I think if the filmmakers just went for it with a character like that or King Shark it would be cool. Then again I like some of the more outlandish characters like Clayface, Man-Bat, etc.
#187
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I rather see Elba play BRONZE TIGER.
POLKA-DOT MAN! Now that is obscure C-List Bat-Villain. 1st Appearance Detective Comics #300.
POLKA-DOT MAN! Now that is obscure C-List Bat-Villain. 1st Appearance Detective Comics #300.
#188
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EX. SHAZAM! PRODUCER TALKS JAMES GUNN ON BOTH THE SUICIDE SQUAD & GOTGV3
How excited should people be for Suicide Squad 2?
https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/ex-...e-squad-gotgv3
How excited should people be for Suicide Squad 2?
"First of all, we don’t call it Suicide Squad 2 ‘cause it’s a total reboot, so it’s The Suicide Squad and I think people should be extremely excited about it. It’s everything you would hope from a James Gunn script and I think that says a lot and that promises a lot and I know that we will deliver a lot."
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I think Elba could play anyone and kill it. I don’t really like Will Smith, the actor. Elba being Deadshot is great...
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EX. SHAZAM! PRODUCER TALKS JAMES GUNN ON BOTH THE SUICIDE SQUAD & GOTGV3
How excited should people be for Suicide Squad 2?
https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/ex-...e-squad-gotgv3
How excited should people be for Suicide Squad 2?
https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/ex-...e-squad-gotgv3
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Rebooting a 3 year old movie? DC has zero fucks to give. I guess this is the best way to wipe the slate clean of that abysmal Joker.
#194
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At this point they may as well reboot Justice League with whoever they go with as the new Batman and Grant Gustin as Flash.
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Or a 2 part CoIE and just introduce all the multiverse versions of the heroes and whoever gets good audience reaction can stay and everyone else can go.
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There was this nugget in a story with the debut of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood poster reveal:
https://www.showbiz411.com/2019/03/1...tease-new-film
Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” debuted its teaser poster today with Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio looking retro cool. The film tells the tale of the Manson Family killing of actress of Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) set against other crazy events in the summer of 1969.
At the legendary Smokehouse eatery last night Tarantino was a part of the Horror Director crowd as a guest of Director Mick Garris’s bi-annual Masters of Horror dinner. The gathering included James Gunn, who was congratulated on being rehired by Disney for “Guardians of the Galaxy 3.” He’s off to South America to shoot the reboot of “Suicide Squad.”
At the legendary Smokehouse eatery last night Tarantino was a part of the Horror Director crowd as a guest of Director Mick Garris’s bi-annual Masters of Horror dinner. The gathering included James Gunn, who was congratulated on being rehired by Disney for “Guardians of the Galaxy 3.” He’s off to South America to shoot the reboot of “Suicide Squad.”
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Scientists Create Giant Sentient Ass in Lab to Replace Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn
https://thehardtimes.net/harddrive/s...-harley-quinn/
https://thehardtimes.net/harddrive/s...-harley-quinn/
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It just occurred to me that we won’t get this golden nugget on the movie poster:
2uicide Squad
(or did we already do that joke?)
2uicide Squad
(or did we already do that joke?)
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