Tag: David Ayer

The New ‘Suicide Squad’ Trailer Is a Real Ballroom Blitz

by Eric Francisco

Though Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was the cinematic equivalent of a dumpster fire, it wasn’t enough to stop excitement for the upcoming Suicide Squad, releasing in theaters August 5. Starring Will Smith, Jai Courtney, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, (deep breath) Viola Davis, and many more, the new trailer — which premiered during the MTV Movie Awards tonight — cements Suicide Squad‘s place in the Justice League cinematic universe.

This thing, using Sweet’s “Ballroom Blitz,” is loaded with new footage, showing more of Ben Affleck’s cameo as Batman as well as comedic moments that Suicide Squad aims to inject into this otherwise grim and dour superhero universe. (I have no may of knowing if these scenes came from the current reshoots happening right now).

It’s less crazy editing than the “Bohemian Rhapsody” one that wowed us all a few months ago, but it’s still quirky and way more fun in just three minutes than two and a half hours of Zack Snyder’s monstrosity.

Suicide Squad is being directed by David Ayer and hits theaters August 5, 2016.

Introducing Task Force X: First Cast Photo of ‘Suicide Squad’!

by Eric Francisco

On the weekend that Marvel Studios seems poised to take over with the massively successful Avengers: Age of Ultron, one surefire way to steal some thunder as their biggest competitor is to show what you’ve got cooking. Suicide Squad director David Ayer just served up a nice, hot appetizer, so dig in. (By the way, I’m kind of hungry, can anyone make me something?)

David Ayer tweeted the first official cast photo, seen below.

If you’re darting your eyes looking for Jared Leto as The Joker, you can lean back in your chair. He’s not in it. While this is from Suicide Squad, it’s a photo of the assembled Task Force X, and rumors of Joker playing more of a villain than anti-hero protagonist seem to be true.

But if you want to know who makes up Task Force X, here’s the breakdown:

Adam Beach (Slipknot), Jai Courtney (Captain Boomerang), Cara Delevinge (Enchantress), Karen Fukuhara (Katana), Joel Kinnaman (Rick Flagg), Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Will Smith (Deadshot), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Killer Croc), and Jay Hernandez (Diablo).

Out the gate, I can say one thing: I like it! If any of the upcoming DC movies has me the most excited it’s Suicide Squad, and this first look hasn’t disappointed me. Yeah, it’s erring on the comically gritty tone that DC seems to be aiming for that I’ve had quite enough of, but this is nice. I’m picking up what they’re putting down (or, uploading online).

One of the most crucial elements to nail down for Suicide Squad is Harley Quinn, a tall order as she’s been a longtime fan favorite that hasn’t had her day in the cinematic sun. Margot Robbie looks amazing so far, so consider expectations for Suicide Squad raised. It’s certainly a 180 from how I felt about Jared Leto’s Juggalo-on-meth Joker.

That’s not all though. Here’s a clearer look at Will Smith as Deadshot in full costume that Ayer tweeted shortly after.

Excited? You’ve still got over a year to go, so just relax. Suicide Squad is set for August 5, 2016.

First Official Look Of Jared Leto As The Joker!

by Karson

To celebrate the Joker’s 75th birthday, Suicide Squad director David Ayer tweeted the first official image of Oscar winning actor Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) as the character.

Leto has short bright green hair, silver on his teeth, a bunch of creepy tattoos and the character’s iconic use of purple is present in the form of a glove on his right hand.

The pose itself references a panel from Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s one-shot graphic novel Batman: The Killing Joke. This is the second time Ayer has referenced the story when posting an image of Leto. I think this is more about Ayer wanting to use iconic Joker imagery than it is an insight into the type of character we’ll be seeing on the big screen.

I doubt the Joker will look like this throughout the entire film but the picture does prove that Ayer will be taking the character in a different direction than previous live-action appearances.

Suicide Squad will star Jared Leto as The Joker, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Will Smith as Deadshot, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Jay Hernandez most likely as El Diablo, and Cara Delevingne as Enchantress. Viola Davis will play Amanda Waller. The film is set to be released August 5, 2016.

What do you think of Jared Leto as the Joker? Let us know in the comments below!

First Cast Photo of Suicide Squad!

by Karson

David Ayer tweeted a picture of the Suicide Squad cast who had gathered for the first read through of the script.

Amongst those photographed are Cara Develigne as Enchantress, Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Killer Croc, and Will Smith as Deadshot.

Uh. Guys, where’s Jared Leto?

The villain heavy film is based on the DC comic about a team of imprisoned super-villains who perform dangerous missions for the U.S. Government in exchange for lessened sentences. Suicide Squad is set for a Summer 2016 release!

Which villains are you excited to see on the big screen? Let us know in the comments below.