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Suicide Squad
Directed byDavid Ayer
Screenplay byJustin Marks
Produced by
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
  • August 5, 2016 (2016-08-05) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Suicide Squad is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics antihero team of the same name. It is intended to be the third installment in the DC Comics' shared universe films. The film stars Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Jai Courtney, Joel Kinnaman, Cara Delevingne and Viola Davis . The film will be released on August 5, 2016.

Cast

Jay Hernandez[2] as been cast in an unspecified role.

Production

Warner Bros. is currently developing a Suicide Squad movie, with Dan Lin producing, and Justin Marks writing the script. David Ayer is signed to direct the movie.[3][4] Colin Wilson is the producer of the film.[5] Charles Roven would produce the film.[6] On October 20, 2014, director Ayer talked to Empire Online about the film, and he said "that it's a Dirty Dozen with supervillains."[7]

Casting

On October 15, 2014, Warner Bros. offered Ryan Gosling, Tom Hardy, Margot Robbie and Will Smith to were sought for the villainous roles in the film.[8] On October 16, Deadline reported that Hardy and Smith were close to sign on while Robbie was also near to finalizing the deal as she left the DreamWorks' Ghost In the Shell for this film.[6] On October 24, it was revealed that Jesse Eisenberg who was reprising the villainous role as Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, was in talks with the WB to join the film to reprise the same role here. But his upcoming projects were getting into the way, including Arms and the Dudes, Now You See Me 2 and Zombieland 2.[9] On November 7, TheWrap revealed that Jared Leto was in talks for the role of The Joker, which Ryan Gosling was once in eyes for the role.[10] As Leto was not yet attached with any project after Dallas Buyers Club, so his chances for the role were maximum.[10] On November 9, it was announced that Robbie was confirmed for the role of the female joker Harley Quinn.[11] On November 12, Will Smith was reportedly in talks to play a major role of Batman villain Deadshot, as Deadshot has a strong bond with Catwoman, so at the time it was unclear whether Catwoman would make her appearance or not.[12] Hardy was in talks for Rick Flag, a founding member of the Suicide Squad, and Smith's role was unclear but according to sources it would be Flash villain George "Digger" Harkness / Captain Boomerang.[12] On December 2, 2014, it was confirmed by WB that Smith, Hardy, Leto, Robbie, Courtney and Cara Delevingne had all signed on to star in the film as Deadshot, Rick Flagg, Harley Quinn, The Joker, Boomerange and Enchantress, respectively.[1] Eisenberg was still in talks for the role, while studio was also seeking a middle-aged African American actress to play Amanda Waller, for which Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Oprah Winfrey were being eyed.[13] Right after the announcement of confirmed cast, the book creator John Ostrander talked with the Comic Book Resources about the casting, Ostrander showed his likeness in casting by saying "I have no problem with the casting….What I am really impressed by with all of the casting is that they are getting some very good actors to play these parts."[14]

Later in early-January 2015, Davis expressed her interest in playing the role during an interview, saying "I'm fascinated by her (Waller)."[15] Jake Gyllenhaal was then being eyed to replace Hardy as Rick Flagg, but he declined. The studio were then looking at either Joel Edgerton, Jon Bernthal and Joel Kinnaman to replace Hardy as Flagg.[16][17][18] On February 18, TheWrap confirmed that Jay Hernandez was added to the cast for an unspecified role and Kinnaman's casting was also confirmed to play Flagg.[2] Talking to Billboard in February 2015, Leto called 'The Joker' a "Shakespearean character."[19] Rumors have circulated that Gary Sinise is in talks to play General Wade Eiling and Joe Manganiello is in talks to play Deathstroke.

Filming

Filming is scheduled to begin from mid-April through August 2015 on different locations in and around Toronto, Canada.[20] On December 1, 2014, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the Pinewood Toronto Studios had been booked to start the pre-production in February, and then filming would take place from mid-April to September in and around Toronto.[21] Filming is intended to commence on April 15, 2015 in Toronto.[22]

Release

Suicide Squad is scheduled to be released on August 5, 2016.[23]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Sneider, Jeff (December 2, 2014). "Will Smith, Tom Hardy, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie Set for 'Suicide Squad'". thewrap.com. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (February 18, 2015). "Jay Hernandez Joining Will Smith, Jared Leto in WB's 'Suicide Squad' (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  3. ^ "Warner Bros. Circling David Ayer for DC Comics' 'Suicide Squad' (Exclusive)". Variety. September 19, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys. "Scribe In for 'Suicide Squad' Pact". The Hollywood Reporter. February 25, 2009.
  5. ^ Caranicas, Peter (October 2, 2014). "Below the Line Bookings". Variety. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  6. ^ a b Fleming Jr, Mike (October 16, 2014). "Will Smith & Tom Hardy Eyeing 'Suicide Squad' At Warner Bros – Update". Deadline. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
  7. ^ de Semlyen, Phil (October 20, 2014). "David Ayer Talks DC's Suicide Squad". Empire. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  8. ^ "Suicide Squad Targets Ryan Gosling, Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Tom Hardy!". ComingSoon.net. October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  9. ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 24, 2014). "Jesse Eisenberg's Lex Luthor Joining DC Comics Pic 'Suicide Squad'?". Deadline. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  10. ^ a b Sneider, Jeff (November 7, 2014). "Jared Leto Eyed to Play The Joker in WB's 'Suicide Squad'". TheWrap. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  11. ^ Goldberg, Matt (November 9, 2014). "Margot Robbie to Play Harley Quinn in SUICIDE SQUAD". Collider. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  12. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (November 12, 2014). "Jai Courtney Eyed for Batman Villain Deadshot in 'Suicide Squad'". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  13. ^ Kroll, Justin (December 2, 2014). "'Suicide Squad' Cast Revealed: Jared Leto to Play the Joker, Will Smith is Deadshot". variety.com. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  14. ^ ""Suicide Squad" Creator Weighs In on Film Casting, Concept". Comic Book Resources. December 5, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  15. ^ Topel, Fred (January 7, 2015). "Viola Davis Talks Amanda Waller in 'Suicide Squad'". nerdreport.com. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  16. ^ "Jake Gyllenhaal Passes on 'Suicide Squad'". Collider. Retrieved January 21, 2015.
  17. ^ O'Connell, Sean (January 22, 2015). "Suicide Squad Wants To Replace Tom Hardy With One Of These Two Actors". CinemaBlend.
  18. ^ Sneider, Jeff; Ge, Linda (February 13, 2015). "Joel Kinnaman to Replace Tom Hardy as Rick Flagg in WB's 'Suicide Squad'". The Wrap.
  19. ^ Lynch, Joe (February 19, 2015). "Billboard Cover Sneak Peek: Jared Leto Talks Gaining Weight to Play the Joker in 'Suicide Squad'". billboard.com. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
  20. ^ "Suicide Squad Movie Starts Filming In Toronto In 2015, Jared Leto To Play Joker And Will Smith Is Captain Boomerang". K Drama Stars. November 20, 2014. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  21. ^ Vlessing, Etan (December 1, 2014). "David Ayer's 'Suicide Squad' to Shoot in Toronto For Warner Bros". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
  22. ^ "'Suicide Squad' set to begin filming in Toronto on April 15". onlocationvacations.com. February 4, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  23. ^ Fischer, Russ (October 15, 2014). "DC Comics Movies Announced: 'Suicide Squad,' 'Wonder Woman,' 'Justice League,' 'The Flash,' 'Aquaman'". /Film. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
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