Intriguing New SUICIDE SQUAD Casting And Character Rumors

Intriguing New SUICIDE SQUAD Casting And Character Rumors

Make the jump and check out some new potential Suicide Squad details (and spoilers) in terms of the actors being courted for a few surprising roles in the movie, as well as some info about the Joker

By DCMarvelFreshman - Jan 26, 2015 03:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Suicide Squad
Source: Joblo
Cameras don't start rolling for Suicide Squad until April, but it seems there are already more plausible rumors out and about than there is concrete information, which is partly due to casting for the DC Comics adaptation still being underway. Nonetheless, the latest "exclusive rumors" are coming from Joblo, whose sources have revealed plausible details regarding certain supporting characters that might be appearing in the film, as well as the multiple actors that Warner Bros. and director David Ayer might be pursuing. For starters, the search for Tom Hardy's replacement as Rick Flag is seemingly still underway, but the studio is also looking to cast his father, Rick Flag Sr., who was previously rumored to appear in the movie. Joblo reckons that veteran actors Ed Harris and Max Martini are currently "under consideration" for that part while Karl Urban is now another contender for Rick Flag Jr. The site acknowledges that Urban's recently rumored role in Aquaman opposite Jason Momoa "would depend on which script they use for that film [but] his name is still in the running for Flag." Beyond this point, there're potential spoilers, so you've been warned!

Furthermore, Joblo reveals that the supervillain known as The Thinker will also be in Suicide Squad, even though Australian actor Geoffrey Rush has passed on the role. And while past rumors said that actor Gary Sinise was being looked at to play General Eiling in the movie, it seems the role is actually for General Sam Lane, who, of course, is Lois Lane's father in the comics. This casting would evidently showcase another big connection to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in which Amy Adams is portraying Lois. Anyhow, moving onto things you don't already know, the report further reveals that, yes, Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke is in Suicide Squad too. Regarding who could end up portraying the supervillain, Joe Manganiello is supposedly the top contender with Jason Clark also under consideration. Apparently Wilson will be a "hired assassin that is competing with the Suicide Squad," as opposed to a bodyguard or a member of the titular supervillain team.

That about wraps up Joblo's "exclusive rumors" in terms of casting for the highly-anticipated Suicide Squad, but the site goes on to reveal additional info regarding Jared Leto's the Joker and how the supervillain might already have an established relationship with Ben Affleck's Batman. "The Joker is scarred all over his body because of his battles with Batman, he plays mind games with people and twists [their] minds, [and] everyone is afraid of him." Finally, the mysterious Enchantress, played by Cara Delevingne, is said to be "really powerful and instrumental in the film’s prison riot finale" which is being described as "Crazy" in a good way. For the full report, which might explain the Caped Crusader's cameo, head over to Joblo. Though it's all unconfirmed, what do you think?


Directed David Ayer from his screenplay, Suicide Squad stars Will Smith (Deadshot), Tom Hardy (Rick Flag), Jared Leto (the Joker), Margot Robbie (Harley Quinn), Jai Courtney (Boomerang), with Cara Delevingne (Enchantress), and Jessie Eisenberg (Lex Luther). The film opens August 5, 2016!
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Saga
Saga - 1/26/2015, 3:18 AM
Interesting
SirGoraf
SirGoraf - 1/26/2015, 3:20 AM
Hope some big news is on the way from WB, BvS trailer release date, some casting news. Been tired of rumours and scoops.
pepe
pepe - 1/26/2015, 3:21 AM
Rumors everywere
Saga
Saga - 1/26/2015, 3:22 AM
I dont know if bringing Deathstroke into the mix would be a good idea. So far we have:

Intro of the Squad
New version of the Joker
New version of Amanda Waller
Lex Luthor
Heist/ Caper plot
Relationship between Harley and Joker
Relationship between Floyd and Harley

Maybe they should save Deathstroke instead of not doing him full justice
Dessrow
Dessrow - 1/26/2015, 3:23 AM
Atleast JoBlo it's more reliable than El Maybe.
Peel
Peel - 1/26/2015, 3:23 AM
Geoffrey Rush as The Thinker? It could work.

I want someone older for Slade though.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:23 AM
Man that sounds awesome if true!!!!!

DeathStroke hired as a competing assassin!!!!!!!!
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 1/26/2015, 3:23 AM
Really looking forward to this.

MCU and DCCU is fkn beautiful.

JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:24 AM
@Doopie

If true sounds like a perfect way to connect the movie to BvS!
Peel
Peel - 1/26/2015, 3:25 AM
Now people will say Suicide Squad is crowded....

I just don't...Urgh some people.

Karl Urban for Rick Flag Jr. would make a serious load more sense than Ocean Master, but I'm too set on Jon Bernthal as Rick Flag Jr. now so I'd like Urban to do something else.

Ed Harris as Rick Flag Sr.? Is Father and Son going to play off the government? Sounds intriguing yet so out of character.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:26 AM
Man I cannot wait till April!

I cannot wait to see some costumes etc.......

2016 cannot get here fast enough!
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:28 AM
This reminds me of one of my favorite movies!!!!!!!

JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:29 AM
@Doopie

I feel as though WB/DC will have the movies connect but a level will it is just enough. What I mean is the movies can stand on their own but do not have to lean upon each other. You know the usual remarks you get from fan boys like in IM3 or CapTWS - where are the Avengers etc.......

Lozzy
Lozzy - 1/26/2015, 3:31 AM
Karl Urban in Suicide Squad? Yes [frick]ing please!
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 1/26/2015, 3:32 AM
Jason Clarke being a contender for Deathstroke sounds good to me, loved the actor in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. I know Joe wanted to play Superman but he had scheduling conflicts due to him being in True Blood, now that's over i guess he can do whatever, i see Joe more as The Punisher but if Joe get's the part for Deathstroke then that would be good too.

I just really hope Deathstroke is in the movie. He's my favorite assassin that i'd like to see, i'd love to see him fight Batman too.
MaximusTheMad
MaximusTheMad - 1/26/2015, 3:34 AM
What makes Ocean Master special as a character? Wouldn't he just be seen as some sort of Aqua-Loki?
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:35 AM
The crazy thing is their are going to be so many roles available for some badass characters.
Peel
Peel - 1/26/2015, 3:35 AM
@fairyemblem92

I'm sorry but Urban as Ocean Master just doesn't make sense; Ocean Master is supposed to be the younger brother of Aquaman which sets up their difficult sibling rivalry. Urban is seven years older than Momoa and it just doesn't make sense.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:36 AM
@MaximusTheMad

No Ocean Master is the brother to Aquaman, similar powers etc......Aqualad who is a good guy is more like Koki as in powers etc.......
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 1/26/2015, 3:36 AM
Don't like what they are doing with Rick Flagg. He's been a Suicide Squad mainstay for years and now they are making him act completely out of character. They should just invent a new character or choose someone else.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:39 AM
@SnapperCarr

Well lets wait for something more concrete, I could see Rick Flagg turning onto he team which may look bad but he is doing it for the good etc...... that could easily set up the next movie.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 1/26/2015, 3:42 AM
The only thing i'm dreading to see is that crappy model Cara Delevingne playing The Enchantress. I wish her role was recast with someone better, especially if she's going to have a big part of the finale for the film.
SoFresh
SoFresh - 1/26/2015, 3:43 AM
@MaximusTheMad
While Thor is the rightfull heir to the throne, many believe that Orm is the rightfull King of the Seas since you could call Arthur Curry a bastard.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:47 AM
Dang imagine all the possibilities with Aquaman and WW........ oh the mythos!
SoFresh
SoFresh - 1/26/2015, 3:47 AM
@MightyZeus
"Crappy model"
She's the most sought out and highest paid model at the moment dude, annoying as it may be seeing her eyebrows everywhere.
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:50 AM
Dang Joe M. does scream Slade Wilson to me!

MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 1/26/2015, 3:50 AM
@G3n3r4lzZoD9

Highest paid or not, she's disgusting even out of modelling. I have a pure hatred for her and she's the only cast member that i dislike. The sad thing is, she might be tied to Justice League Dark.
FrozenDiamondz
FrozenDiamondz - 1/26/2015, 3:52 AM
Ben showing up in this are slim at best.

General Lane is interesting. They probably couldn't introduce him in BvS so they're introducing him here. He'll probably show up in the next Superman solo or some shit.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 1/26/2015, 3:53 AM
FrozenDiamondz
FrozenDiamondz - 1/26/2015, 3:55 AM
If only Brittany Murphy were still alive, she was legit perfect for Harley.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 1/26/2015, 3:55 AM
I think I could see Joe M. as Deathstroke, was hoping he was in the running for The Punisher too
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 1/26/2015, 3:56 AM
@Diamonds

I love Brittany M. but she does not have the full look, Harley does need a certain sex appeal about her. She is the beauty and the Joker is the Beast!
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