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More SUICIDE SQUAD Details For New Characters, Casting Rumors, Deathstroke’s Role And More
We’ve heard many rumors regarding Suicide Squad over the past week, including plot details, potential actors for Rick Flagg, and even a possible Batman cameo. With production set to begin in April, the rest of the movie’s cast is expected to be announced soon. And now, via JoBlo, we have a new round of casting rumors, character details and more. The site’s report adds another name to the Rick Flagg shortlist and reveals the presence of new characters and who could play them, Deathstroke’s role, details on Joker and Enchantress, and an update on a potential Batman appearance. [Warning: Some Possible SPOILERS Ahead] -Joel Edgerton and Jon Bernthal are said to…
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Review: JUSTICE LEAGUE: THRONE OF ATLANTIS (2015)
Darkness, mystery, legend – these are the whispers that echo through time regarding Atlantis. A kingdom long since forgotten to surface dwellers, it is here that a hidden empire teeters on the brink of war. When a military submarine traversing this remote domain is attacked, Cyborg plunges to the murky depths to investigate the wreckage. What he encounters is a threat powerful enough to rally together the newly formed Justice League. Meanwhile, thousands of feet above the ocean floor wanders the lone drifter Arthur Curry, a man with strange powers who may be the last chance to bridge the ancient Atlantean world and our own. Join Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman…
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Tyrese Gibson Campaigning To Play GREEN LANTERN John Stewart
After 2011’s Green Lantern bombed critically and commercially, the Emerald Knight’s cinematic future was left uncertain for years. Thankfully, however, Warner Bros. announced last year that a new Green Lantern film will be released June 19th, 2020, the last movie named in the studio’s DC Cinematic Universe lineup. However, other details have yet to be confirmed. Green Lantern is expected to feature in 2017’s Justice League Part One and/or 2019’s Justice League Part Two, but whether it is Hal Jordan, John Stewart or another character is unknown. Now, one actor has thrown his hat into the ring to play John Stewart. Transformers and Fast & Furious actor Tyrese Gibson has taken…
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Margot Robbie Comments On Playing Harley Quinn In SUICIDE SQUAD
The Suicide Squad movie has recruited several high-profile actors to its cast, including Will Smith, Jared Leto and (should a deal close) Viola Davis. However, inarguably one of the most exciting casting choices is Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, marking the fan-favorite character’s big screen debut. Following her much-talked about role in The Wolf of Wall Street, Robbie has become a heavily sought-after actress in Hollywood. She has particularly become a favorite at Warner Bros., who has cast her in upcoming movies Focus, Tarzan and, of course, Suicide Squad. And now, Robbie has finally commented on bringing Harley to life on film. Speaking with MTV at the Sundance Film Festival, Robbie is…
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Jesse Eisenberg And Scoot McNairy Discuss Their Roles In BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
Jesse Eisenberg is currently in London filming Now You See Me: The Second Act, but there is still plenty of hype surrounding his role as Lex Luthor in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. In an interview with Variety, the Oscar nominee is inevitably asked about playing the Man of Steel’s arch-nemesis. Of course, Eisenberg is mum on details, saying, “I can’t say anything about this stuff. They want all this to be a surprise.” However, he goes on to say this about the possibility of reprising the role in a future movie. “I would love to. It’s a great group and director, and the most ideal character to play.”…
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Producers Discuss STATIC SHOCK’s Journey into Live Action
It wasn’t too long ago that two of the founders of Milestone Media, Denys Cowan and Derek Dingle got together with veteran film producer and director, Reggie Hudlin to revive the company. As they planned to return to the comics world, they received a phone call from Blue Ribbon Content. Blue Ribbon is the digital media arm of Warner Brothers, and they wanted to work with the trio to make a live-action Static Shock series to be at the forefront of a line of digital first series. (Our Article) Recently, Comic Book Resources spoke with Cowan and Hudlin about the upcoming series. The pair expressed surprise at the call from…
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Ezra Miller Comments On Landing The Role Of THE FLASH In The DC Cinematic Universe
While Grant Gustin stars as the Fastest Man Alive in The CW’s The Flash, actor Ezra Miller will fill the role for the DC Cinematic Universe’s iteration of the iconic character. He is expected to appear in 2017’s Justice League Part One before headlining his own film, which is set for a March 23rd, 2018 release. A cameo in next year’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is also a possibility. Nothing else is known about Flash’s long-awaited movie, but while we wait for official news on the project, Miller has finally commented on landing the coveted role. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Miller discusses a wide variety of…
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AQUAMAN Movie Now Considering Noam Murro For Director; Karl Urban Sought For Role
With the Aquaman movie now slated for a July 27th, 2018, development is moving forward on the film, which will star Jason Momoa as the King of Atlantis. Previously, it was rumored that Mud‘s Jeff Nichols was likely directing the movie. However, a new report reveals that, while he is still in consideration, another name has been added to Warner Bros.’ shortlist. Latino-Review has learned that, following the success of 300: Rise of an Empire last year, Noam Murro is now being considered as a director for Aquaman. This shouldn’t be surprising, given his connection to Zack Snyder, who is directing a number of installments in the DC Cinematic Universe…
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Two More Names In Consideration For SUICIDE SQUAD’s Rick Flagg; Joe Manganiello Up For Deathstroke?
With Tom Hardy no longer playing Rick Flagg and Jake Gyllenhaal passing, the Suicide Squad film is currently seeking a replacement for this role as it is approaching its April start date. Today, we have a juicy new rumor potentially revealing two actors who are in consideration for Flagg, while also claiming that a fan-favorite DC character will make his big screen debut in the David Ayer-directed film. According to Cinema Blend, Jon Bernthal (who recently worked with Ayer on Fury) and Warrior‘s Joel Edgerton are being looked at to replace Hardy in the supervillain team-up. Bernthal was actually speculated to be involved with Suicide Squad a couple months ago,…
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Meet the Maiden of Might: Melissa Benoist is SUPERGIRL
The number one thing most fans have been waiting for since the announcement of CBS bringing Supergirl to television has been a casting announcement. Press releases and interviews with producers can give us a lot to chew on but fans really get excited once they have an actor or actress to put a face to their character. Ladies and gentlemen, wait no longer: meet Melissa Benoist. Twenty-six year old, Melissa Marie Benoist hails from Littleton, Colorado. She grew up one of eight children (four sisters and three brothers) and attended Marymount Manhattan College. She already has a pretty impressive acting resume. After guest roles on series like: Law and Order:…