Jake Gyllenhaal Passes On 'Rick Flag' Role In David Ayer's SUICIDE SQUAD

Jake Gyllenhaal Passes On 'Rick Flag' Role In David Ayer's SUICIDE SQUAD

Bad news! Following Tom Hardy's (Locke) departure from Suicide Squad, Jake Gyllenhaal has decided to pass on the role of Rick Flag, and won't be reuniting with End of Watch helmer David Ayer. Who will Warner Bros. turn to next? Hit the jump for details!

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By JoshWilding - Jan 21, 2015 05:01 PM EST
Filed Under: Suicide Squad
Source: Variety

We were all pretty disappointed to learn that Tom Hardy had decided to drop out of Suicide Squad (could this be the reason why?), but a silver lining on that cloudy day came in the form of Nightcrawler star Jake Gyllenhaal. Unfortunately, he WON'T be playing Rick Flag! Variety reports that the actor has decided to pass on the project, meaning the hunt is back on for a replacement. With an April start date, there's no huge rush, but based on the cast - Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Jai Courtney and Cara Delevingne - you have to imagine that David Ayer and Warner Bros. will be looking for an A-List star. Suicide Squad is set to be released on August 5th, 2016.
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Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/21/2015, 5:19 PM
When in doubt, get SAM WORTHINGTON

SAM + JAI = GOLD.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/21/2015, 5:20 PM
Seriously though, this is a little bit troubling.
Negaduck
Negaduck - 1/21/2015, 5:22 PM
He is too good of an actor for this part anyway. He needs a bigger role in the DC than Flagg.
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 1/21/2015, 5:22 PM
GET JAKE FOR DICK GRAYSON OR JASON TODD
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 1/21/2015, 5:22 PM
NOOOO!!!! Who can replace these two then?!
FordEl
FordEl - 1/21/2015, 5:23 PM
@Reasonnnn

Im fine with Jai but Sam no just no thank you
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 1/21/2015, 5:23 PM
Kurne
Kurne - 1/21/2015, 5:24 PM
Damn shame.
Baka
Baka - 1/21/2015, 5:24 PM
@DeusExSponge
Get Tommy Wiesau lol
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/21/2015, 5:24 PM
@FordEl Jai has yet to impress in the big screen outside of a fun henchman role in JACK REACHER. was joking on the Worthington casting, he had his chance and blew it.

inb4 ppl say Gosling. He already passed up Deadshot. This would suck if it's a Will Smith-centric vehicle than an ensemble film, speculation of course.
FordEl
FordEl - 1/21/2015, 5:25 PM
@Melkaticox

........
Kurne
Kurne - 1/21/2015, 5:25 PM
And I hate myself for finally seeing Nightcrawler on Monday.
JAC
JAC - 1/21/2015, 5:25 PM
Not too surprised. If the role really isn't that substancial then it's not hard to believe why they both passed. #SuicideSquadIsInTrouble #NotReally #RedShortsBeHugginABrother
Starfox
Starfox - 1/21/2015, 5:25 PM
Yeah if they cast Gyllenhaal in the DCCU I hope it's a substantial role.
Kurne
Kurne - 1/21/2015, 5:26 PM
Didn't Gosling pass on Joker?
Kyos
Kyos - 1/21/2015, 5:26 PM
He deserves a bigger, more substantial role anyway.
TheEpicJuicebox
TheEpicJuicebox - 1/21/2015, 5:26 PM
GERARD BUTLER FOR FLAGG
FordEl
FordEl - 1/21/2015, 5:27 PM
If the role isnt that huge and not playing that much in the end game then they shouldnt go after the biggest ones. They should aim a little smaller
JFogg
JFogg - 1/21/2015, 5:27 PM
Just right out flag he sucks
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/21/2015, 5:27 PM
@Kurne Oh yeah. Whoops.

Matt Bomer would be a solid and cheap choice too.
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 1/21/2015, 5:27 PM
@Kurne - "Didn't Gosling pass on Joker?"

Yes. Gosling is not interested in multi-picture deals or sequels.
Calculon
Calculon - 1/21/2015, 5:28 PM
If this were any other role I'd be worried, but Flagg is so unimportant that it's really not a big deal.
Brokenhood
Brokenhood - 1/21/2015, 5:28 PM
Very sad with this. Gylenhall is a huge actor, could've been some massive role.
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 1/21/2015, 5:28 PM
@TheEpicJuicebox

Gerard Butler is Deathstroke or he's nothing!!!

hahaha
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 1/21/2015, 5:29 PM
That's too bad.
FordEl
FordEl - 1/21/2015, 5:29 PM
They should get someone talented that is well known but needs a boost in their career right now.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 1/21/2015, 5:29 PM
GOOD!!!

I hate Hal Jordan but if Jake was Hal, I would allow it. He deserves a bigger role.

Of course even though the fact Phoenix dickteasing Marvel Studios into Dr Strange and Leto passed on Dr Strange, somehow Suicide Squad will be a failure due to Hardy dropping out and Jake passing.
GetsugaTensho22
GetsugaTensho22 - 1/21/2015, 5:29 PM
I'm actually glad. I LOVE Jake Gyllenhaal, which is why i think he deserves a much bigger and prominent role. Rick Flagg is a D-lister at best, and nobody really cares about him anyway. His ethnicity is pretty maleable too. Why not cast someone lesser known?
echinsuocha
echinsuocha - 1/21/2015, 5:29 PM
I know this will probably get a lot of shit but I think Christian Kane would be good in the role. He's the same height as Hardy and can play a badass. I would rather have him at marvel as wolverine but I'd take him in this role too.
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 1/21/2015, 5:29 PM
@blueblooded15 Um, Jake Gyllenhaal has actually avoided the blockbuster genre ever since PRINCE OF PERSIA bombed;he's not actively pursuing a superhero role.
Kurne
Kurne - 1/21/2015, 5:30 PM
@DIAMONDZ

Right I think it was the same for Doctor Strange too.
SageMode
SageMode - 1/21/2015, 5:30 PM
Pedrito
Pedrito - 1/21/2015, 5:30 PM
just get some dude off the street, whatever.
This movie will be all about the Joker and Harley anyway. Plus whatever Will Smith can snatch.
Kurne
Kurne - 1/21/2015, 5:30 PM
Ha and Sony actually thought they could grab him.
Starfox
Starfox - 1/21/2015, 5:31 PM
Gyllenhaal is literally the best actor in the biz right now. Just cast someone that can hang please
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