Suicide Squad: General Discussion and Speculation - - - Part 20

[Greens]

Only for US residents.

Of course.

 

[KillerWolf]

We really wasted a lot of time thinking

Spoiler

Scott Eastwood's

character was something special in this movie..

I hate how WB/DC are secretive about characters that turn out NOT to be DC characters. Such as Scott McNairy and possibly Jena Malone in BvS. Just a waste of guess work..

To be fair, the moment they said that Eastwood had a choice of auditioning for the part of Steve Trevor in WW or take this part in SS without audition, it became clear that he couldn't play any prominent comic book character and the speculation should have ended then and there. But people here and on other boards preferred to ignore that and keep speculating that he's playing Dick Grayson. So if there's any disappointment, they only got themselves to blame for.

 

[HauntedKnight]

I'm ignorant on the details, but did WB ever go out of the way to be secretive about certain characters? Or does everyone assume because the actor is somebody the know that they must be somebody important and feel obligated to know who they are playing?

 

[KillerWolf]

They would cast some actors in roles without telling which role it is and the speculation would begin. That's what happened with Scoot McNairy (who was believed to be Flash at some point ), Jena Malone, etc.

They didn't really try to keep it a secret, they just wouldn't come out and announce every role.

 

[DeadStroke]

I wonder if they were at the screening.

Alex Raschack
‏@AlexRaschack
So I met @geoffjohns and @DavidAyerMovies tonight and if that's not the coolest thing ever, I don't know what is

 

[DeadStroke]

They would cast some actors in roles without telling which role it is and the speculation would begin. That's what happened with Scoot McNairy (who was believed to be Flash at some point ), Jena Malone, etc.

They didn't really try to keep it a secret, they just wouldn't come out and announce every role.

I know Scoot McNairy was doing interviews saying he wouldn't tell his wife what role he played. He seemed afraid when talking to the media about his role.

Scott Eastwood said WB specifically told him to not reveal his character. He said fans won't see it coming.


Sure we were in the wrong for assuming so much. However, the interviews just added to it because it seemed like there was some big reveal.

Welp. I've learned my lesson this year.

 

[KillerWolf]

I know Scoot McNairy was doing interviews saying he wouldn't tell his wife what role he played. He seemed afraid when talking to the media about his role.

Scott Eastwood said WB specifically told him to not reveal his character. He said fans won't see it coming.


Sure we were in the wrong for assuming so much. However, the interviews just added to it because it seemed like there was some big reveal.

Welp. I've learned my lesson this year.

I assume that both of those cases have to do with that whole disclosure thing all of the actors have to sign. As I see it, the policy is "you don't talk about things that weren't already officially confirmed", which includes roles themselves as well. It doesn't necessarily mean that the role is significant or that the studio is being deliberately coy. Though they might like some speculation going on.

And as it happens Eastwood was right, fans didn't see this coming.

 

[DeadStroke]

Some reddit comments..

I was there. People clapped in the end, but definitely not everyone. When they announced we were getting shown the movie in the beginning, much, much louder yells/claps. Still, I would say the majority of people liked it.

It was good. Didn't particular care for some important characters/relationships, so if you end up liking that, you would enjoy the movie more.

 

[DeadStroke]

I assume that both of those cases have to do with that whole disclosure thing all of the actors have to sign. As I see it, the policy is "you don't talk about things that weren't already officially confirmed", which includes roles themselves as well. It doesn't necessarily mean that the role is significant or that the studio is being deliberately coy. Though they might like some speculation going on.

And as it happens Eastwood was right, fans didn't see this coming.

So much for that three picture deal..

Also...gotta say that the Umberto's of the world certainly add to the hype.

 

[KillerWolf]

Oh, definitely.

 

[marieylee]

I wonder if they were at the screening.

Alex Raschack
‏@AlexRaschack
So I met @geoffjohns and @DavidAyerMovies tonight and if that's not the coolest thing ever, I don't know what is

I definitely saw Geoff Johns. I didn't see Ayer though. When the guy was handing out the passes last week he did mention the director should be there as well.

 

[DeadStroke]

Its kind of interesting that we never hear a thing about Rick Flag.

Is the character just not that important or Joel just not bringing it to that role like Tom Hardy would have.

I guess if Flag isn't interesting I'm glad DC didn't waste Tom Hardy on that.

 

[Aquafinn90]

fan made

blu-ray cover please!

 

[Angel0fDeath]

Its kind of interesting that we never hear a thing about Rick Flag.

Is the character just not that important or Joel just not bringing it to that role like Tom Hardy would have.

I guess if Flag isn't interesting I'm glad DC didn't waste Tom Hardy on that.

Joel is a decent actor, but when you have characters like Harley and The Joker, all the focus will be on them. But, yeah, I'm also glad they didn't waste Hardy on that role.

 

[BaelaTargaryen]

Its kind of interesting that we never hear a thing about Rick Flag.

Is the character just not that important or Joel just not bringing it to that role like Tom Hardy would have.

I guess if Flag isn't interesting I'm glad DC didn't waste Tom Hardy on that.

DanielR
‏@DanielRPK
Suicide Squad's weakest links were Will Smith and Joel Kinnaman.

DanielR
‏@DanielRPK
Both were kind of "meh" while everyone else around them were so much more interesting than them

 

[DeadStroke]

DanielR
‏@DanielRPK
Suicide Squad's weakest links were Will Smith and Joel Kinnaman.

DanielR
‏@DanielRPK
Both were kind of "meh" while everyone else around them were so much more interesting than them

I've seen people say Will was meh. But I've also seen people say Will was one of the highlights of the movie.

I haven't seen one good thing about Joel.

I'd say the 2nd person criticized the most has been Cara. A few liked her, but others not feeling it..

 

[marieylee]

Flagg has a decent role though. Definitely would see why Hardy would have signed up for it.

 

[DeadStroke]

Eh..

Flag's relationship with Katana

“She’s got my back. We have a history but it doesn’t really get explained.”

 

[DeadStroke]

Flagg has a decent role though. Definitely would see why Hardy would have signed up for it.

Interesting..

 

[bapi]

I've seen people say Will was meh. But I've also seen people say Will was one of the highlights of the movie.

I haven't seen one good thing about Joel.

I'd say the 2nd person criticized the most has been Cara. A few liked her, but others not feeling it..

Well, Cara Delevingne as your main villain is just meh. She was in Pan and probably WB executives thought she's the next big thing because of her popularity. Nothing new. Honestly I'd just cast some strong, experienced actress, someone like Eva Green.

 

[bapi]

Flagg has a decent role though. Definitely would see why Hardy would have signed up for it.

If you can answer that then please did Ayer used many pop songs in the movie? I know Price's score isn't finished yet but I guess they were able to use licensed songs in this version.

 

[OutOfBoose]

fan made

This pretty much sums up the plot?

 

[DeadStroke]

Well, Cara Delevingne as your main villain is just meh. She was in Pan and probably WB executives thought she's the next big thing because of her popularity. Nothing new. Honestly I'd just cast some strong, experienced actress, someone like Eva Green.

I like Cara. But kinda risky to give her such an important role with such little acting credentials. I hope the GA likes her though.

 

[OutOfBoose]

Spoilers, people...

 

[brandeezy89]

https://***********/JunsusChin/status/738798040702558208

Got to see #SuicideSquad yesterday during a pre-movie screening, absolutely great! I knew it would be good, but it turned out to be awesome!