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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Jared Leto Shows Off The Green Hair & Red Lips Of His Take On The Joker

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Jared-Leto-JokerWith Suicide Squad going into production imminently, Jared Leto has decided to give us a little peek at how his take on The Joker will look with a pic which has been posted online by director David Ayer and which you can see above.

At a first glance it’s a far more classic take on the character than Heath Ledger’s Dark Knight Joker, although it’ll be interesting to see how he actually plays the role. It also doesn’t seem to be his complete look, which we’ll still have to wait to see.

As well as Leto, Suicide Squad stars Will Smith as Deadshot, Joel Kinnaman as Rick Flag, Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Cara Delevingne as Enchantress, and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller. It’ll b in cinemas August 5th, 2016.

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Will Smith, Joel Kinnaman & The Rest Of The Suicide Squad Cast Unite For A Photo

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suicide-squad-cast-photoDC/Warner Bros.’ Suicide Squad is going into production very soon and to prepare the cast have gotten together for a read-through of the script, and to mark the occasion director David Ayer has posted a great cast photo on Twitter.

Ayer appears in the pic with Joel Kinnaman (Rick Flagg), Will Smith (Deadshot), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Killer Croc), Jay Hernandez (unknown), Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Jai Courtney (Boomerang), Cara Delevingne (Enchantress), Karen Fukuhara (unknown) and Viola Davis (Amanda Waller).

Ike Barinholtz and Adam Beach are also included, although as this is the first we knew of them being in the movie, there’s no info on who they’ll play. There’s no Jared Leto on hand, who’s playing The Joker, but it’s not clear why not.

The movie revolveds around an array of supervillains, who have all been captured but are offered the chance for redemption by taking on a mission from which none of them are expected to return alive.
David Ayer is set to direct, with an August 5th, 2016 release date already been set. [Read more…]

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Joel Kinnaman May Replace Tom Hardy In Suicide Squad

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Joel-KinnamanWhen the cast for Suicide Squad was announced, Tom Hardy was amongst the throng. However when the filming dates slipped slightly he was out, with his schedule meaning he could no longer play Rick Flagg.

Now they may have found a replacement, as TheWrap reports Joel Kinnaman is in talks for the part. Joel Edgerton and Jon Bernthal were also in consideration, but it’s Kinnaman who’s bagged it.

Assuming he signs on the dotted line, he’ll join Will Smith (Deadshot), Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Jared Leto (The Joker), Jai Courtney (Boomerang), Cara Delevingne (Enchantress) and Viola Davis (Amanda Waller).

The movie revolveds around an array of supervillains, who have all been captured but are offered the chance for redemption by taking on a mission from which none of them are expected to return alive.

David Ayer is set to direct, with an August 5th, 2016 release date already been set.

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Viola Davis May Have Just Joined The Suicide Squad

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viola-davisTwo Oscar nominations failed to properly get Hollywood to pay attention to Viola Davis, but it appears that her turning helping people get away with murder on TV has finally made them take notice. Latino Review reports that after being rumoured for a while she’s been offered the role of Amanda Waller in Suicide Squad.

After the announcement that the likes of Jared Leto, Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Tom Hardy, and Cara Delevingne would be in the squad, having no one playing Waller was a bit of a hole, as she’s the character who runs the show.

Waller is a former congressional aide and government agent who become a prison warder and the person in charge of the Suicide Squad, a group of captured supervillains who’ve agreed to go on potentially suicidal mission in the hope of redemption.

There is a problem though, Davis is hard at work on How To Get Away With Murder, and Suicide Squad is due to start shooting before Season 1 wraps. But assuming they can work things out, she’ll be joining the movie.

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Will Smith, Jared Leto, Jai Courtney & More Confirmed For Suicide Squad

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suicide-squad-cast-membersWhen it was rumoured Will Smith was in talk to star in Warner/DC’s Suidice Squad, many wondered if the info was wrong as traditionally he’s always wanted to be the star of the show rather than part of an ensemble, and he’s also shied away from playing villainous characters.

However it turns out the info was correct, as the studio has confirmed Smith will play Deadshot in the film. He’s not the only cast member now officially attached, as it turn out most of the other rumours were also true, with Jared Leto as the Joker, Jai Courtney as Boomerang (rather than Deadshot, as some previous reports suggested) and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. Cara Delevingne was also rumoured for the latter role, but she’ll actually be sorceress Enchantress.

Another name mentioned was Tom Hardy. Many wondered whether that meant he’d be reprising Bane, or whether his Dark Knight involvement actually ruled him out. He will be in the movie though, playing the squad leader, Randall Flag.

The only one completely left out is Jesse Eisenberg, who previous rumours said would reprise his Batman Vs Superman role as Lex Luthor. However Warner doesn’t mention him in the announcement, although that doesn’t rule out the possibility of a cameo.

The movie revolved around an array of supervillains, who have all been captured but are offered the chance for redemption by taking on a mission from which none of them are expected to return alive.

David Ayer is set to direct, with an early 2015 shoot expected. An August 5th, 2016 release date has already been set.

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Jai Courtney May Join Suicide Squad As Deadshot

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Jai-CourtneyJai Courtney didn’t hit the big time with A Good Day To Die Hard as many expected, but he’s got another shot at the a-list next year playing Kyle Reese in Terminator: Genisys. Now he’s in the process of booking another major role, as Variety reports he’s in talks to star in Warner/DC’s Suicide Squad.

It’s suggested he’ll be Floyd Lawton, a.k.a. Deadshot, who will be one of the film’s array of supervillains, who have all been captured but are offered the chance for redemption by taking on a mission from which none of them are expected to return alive.

It’s previously been reported that Margot Robbie is being eyed to play Harley Quinn and Jared Leto for The Joker, it’s also suggested Tom Hardy and Will Smith may be involved, with Jesse Eisenberg possibly reprising his role as Lex Luthor from Batman v Superman.

David Ayer is set to direct, with an early 2015 shoot expected. An August 5th, 2016 release date has already been set.

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Will Jared Leto Be The Joker In Suicide Squad?

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Jared-LetoBefore Dallas Buyers Club, there was a four-year gap between movies for Jared Leto while he concentrated on fronting his band. However after he won an Oscar, many expected him to return to the world of movies with a vengeance.

Despite a few possibilities he’s yet to pick his next role, but that may change soon if Warner and DC get their way, as TheWrap reports that they want him to play The Joker in Suicide Squad. Ryan Gosling was previously circling the role, but he apparently didn’t want to to sign a deal that would cover multiple movies (which could also be an issue with Leto).

You’ve also got to imagine any actor would also have qualms about taking the role, as they’re bound to be compared to Heath Ledger’s iconic performance in The Dark Knight.

As previously reported, Will Smith, Cara Delevigne, Tom Hardy, and Margot Robbie are all said to be in various stages of discussions to star Suicide Squad, with Jesse Eisenberg expected to reprise his Batman v Superman role as Lex Luthor. However as yet no casting has been confirmed.

It’s said Suicide Squad will focus on seven DC Comics villains, who have been captured but are offered the chance for redemption with a mission none of them are expected to survive.

David Ayer will direct with an August 2016 release planned.

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Will Smith, Ryan Gosling, Margot Robbie & Tom Hardy Wanted For Suicide Squad

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ryan-goslingWith a 2016 release date confirmation announced a couple of days ago for Suicide Squad, Warner Bros. and director David Ayer need to put a cast together fairly soon to get it ready for its August 5th release.

And it looks like they’re aiming big, as THR report that offers have already gone out to Will Smith and Margot Robbie for the movie and that they’re also eying Tom Hardy (although it’s not known if he has any interest).

If that weren’t enough star power, they’ve apparently made overtures to Ryan Gosling, but he’s in a bit of a comic book battle as it’s also rumoured that he’s near the top of the shortlist for Marvel’s Doctor Strange.

It was recently reported that Suicide Squad will focus on seven villains, who have been captured but are offered the chance for redemption with a mission none of them are expected to survive. The rumoured bad guys are Blockbuster (Mark Desmond), Multiplex (Danton Black), Jaculi, Mindboggler (Leah Wasserman), Captain Boomerang (George Harkness), Vixen (Mari Jiwe McCabe) and Deadshot (Floyd Lawton).

Captain Boomerang, Vixen and Deadshot are said to be the leads in the movie, but it’s not known which actors are being considered for which parts.

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David Ayer May Take On DC’s Supervillain Movie Suicide Squad

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david-ayerFans of Arrow were introduced to the Suicide Squad partway through Season 2, when the DC Comics property made an appearance in the show. Now Warner is moving forward with bringing them to a wider audience, with the news that David Ayer is the top pick to direct a Suicide Squad film, according to Variety.

It doesn’t appear a deal has been signed with the Fury and End Of Watch director yet, but it seems he’s interested.

Warner/DC has been thinking about a Suicide Squad film for quite a while, but had put it on the backburner as they pieced together plans for a large, interconnected superhero universe based around Justice League characters. However with the studio planning at least nine DC movies over the next few years, it appears it’s found space for the Squad to be one of those films.

The basic idea of the Suicide Sqaud is that they are captured supervillains who are given a chance to redeem themselves by taking on missions that may kill them all. There have been various incarnations of the squad, involving such characters as Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, Bronze Tiger and Harley Quinn.

It appears Warner may also want to include some better known villains, as Variety suggests there may be room for the likes of The Joker and Lex Luthor. There will also be the opportunities for characters to appear in other DC movies.

Justin Marks is writing the script, although at the moment it’s not clear which of the nine announced DC/Warner movie release dates Suicide Squad is likely to slot into.

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