Looks like David Ayer finally found an actor to play Rick Flagg. Hardy was originally set to play Flagg, but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 'The Revenant' and the promotional tour of 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' Jake Gyllenhaal, Joel Edgerton, Karl Urban, and Jon Bernthal were also being considered for the role. Now, according to The Wrap, actor Joel Kinnaman … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad’ – Joel Kinnaman To Replace Tom Hardy
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‘Suicide Squad’ – Jake Gyllenhaal Passes on Rick Flag Role
Following Tom Hardy's departure from the role of Rick Flag, Variety reports that Jake Gyllenhaal has passed on the offer to play Flag in David Ayer's 'Suicide Squad.' Warner Bros. Pictures has yet to comment. Written and Directed by David Ayer. Produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle. Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns are serving as … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad’ – Jake Gyllenhaal Passes on Rick Flag Role
‘Suicide Squad’ – Tom Hardy Real Reason For Dropping Out
Yesterday, reports of Tom Hardy dropping out of David Ayer's 'Suicide Squad' was due to scheduling conflict. According to Latino Review, the actors were never shown a script before signing, but once Hardy received the script, "He simply didn't like the script he was finally given, he didn't like the drastic change to the character." Latino Review also … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad’ – Tom Hardy Real Reason For Dropping Out
‘Suicide Squad’ – Tom Hardy Drops Out; Jake Gyllenhaal Eyed as Replacement
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Tom Hardy has dropped out of 'Suicide Squad,' the Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Entertainment’s comic book adaptation from director David Ayer. Hardy's exit is the result of schedule conflicts, in part due to filming on Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu’s frontier drama 'The Revenant.' The role as leader Rick Flagg is up for grabs … Continue reading ‘Suicide Squad’ – Tom Hardy Drops Out; Jake Gyllenhaal Eyed as Replacement
Viola Davis Talks Playing Amanda Waller In ‘Suicide Squad’
After a press junket for 'Blackhat,' Viola Davis recently spoke to Nerd Report about her role as Amanda Waller in the upcoming 'Suicide Squad' movie. When asked if she started to read the comics in preparation for her role, she told Nerd Report, "Not yet. I have not started reading them yet. I've read up about her but I’m … Continue reading Viola Davis Talks Playing Amanda Waller In ‘Suicide Squad’
Jai Courtney In Training For ‘Suicide Squad’
Jai Courtney is in training for his role as Captain Boomerang in David Ayer's 'Suicide Squad.' Ayer tweeted the image below adding, "Jai prepares for battle #SuicideSquad." Written and Directed by David Ayer. Produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle. Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns are serving as executive producers. Stars: Jared Leto as The … Continue reading Jai Courtney In Training For ‘Suicide Squad’
