Tag: Suicide Squad 2
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James Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’ Title Was Suggested as a Joke, But Then It Became Real
The Suicide Squad title was initially brought up as a joke title for the new movie, but it eventually became real. James Gunn‘s next film isn’t exactly a direct sequel to David Ayer’s 2016 movie Suicide Squad, so a simple title like “Suicide Squad 2” wouldn’t really be appropriate. But when it came time to…
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Idris Elba Replaces Will Smith as Deadshot in ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel
Idris Elba is joining the squad. Sources tell Variety that Elba is Warner Bros. choice to replace Will Smith as Deadshot in the “Suicide Squad” sequel.Smith had to bow out of the upcoming DC Comics movie due to scheduling conflicts, and the studio moved fast to find another proven A-lister to replace him before production…
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James Gunn Confirmed to Write ‘Suicide Squad 2’ and Potentially Direct, Joins the DCEU After Being Fired by Disney
James Gunn is making a power move by joining Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe after being fired by Disney from its Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. Warner Bros. has confirmed to IndieWire that Gunn has been hired to write the script for “Suicide Squad 2.” According to The Wrap, Gunn may also…
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Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker May Be Involved In Matt Reeves’ ‘Batman’ Films
When DCEU detractors want to point out the flaws of Warner Bros.’ management of their stable of superheroes, the easiest example is the Joker. The character that has never failed them in the past, especially in recent history with Heath Ledger’s iconic performance, has been the source of all sorts of insane rumors and speculation.…
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Joaquin Phoenix in Talks to Play the Joker in Todd Phillips’ Standalone Movie (Exclusive)
Joaquin Phoenix is in talks to play the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros. and Todd Phillips’ untitled Joker origin movie.While studio negotiations are not yet underway, Phillips has made it clear that Phoenix is the top choice to star and sources now tell Variety that, after thinking it over, Phoenix has agreed to…