Variety first revealed that Warner Bros. was considering Scottish actor Ewan McGregor for the role of Birds of Prey villain Black Mask. One of the gangland mobster villains in the Batman comics. Today, TheWrap is reaffirming this by stating McGregor is now in talks with the studio for the part. Ewan McGregor is in final negotiations… Continue reading Ewan McGregor Reportedly In Talks To Play ‘Birds of Prey’ Villain Black Mask
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‘Birds of Prey’ Director Cathy Yan Reaffirms That The DC Comics Film Is Rated R
Deadline attended the U.S.-China Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles yesterday where Birds of Prey director Cathy Yan spoke. During her brief comments she reaffirmed Margot Robbie’s previous statement that the film would be aiming for an R-rating. Yan also confirmed onstage today what has already been out there and that is Birds of Prey will be rated R. … Continue reading ‘Birds of Prey’ Director Cathy Yan Reaffirms That The DC Comics Film Is Rated R
James Gunn’s Friend and ‘Guardians’ Star Michael Rooker Says He Will Indeed Direct ‘Suicide Squad 2’
ComicBook was able to get a few quotes out of actor Michael Rooker at Walker Stalker Con in Atlanta, Georgia where he suggests his friend James Gunn won’t only just write Suicide Squad 2, but also direct (as originally reported by TheWrap). “It’s terrible, isn’t it? Yeah, but oh well, guess what? He’s on a… Continue reading James Gunn’s Friend and ‘Guardians’ Star Michael Rooker Says He Will Indeed Direct ‘Suicide Squad 2’
‘Venom/A Star Is Born’ Cinematographer Matthew Libatique Confirms He’ll Work On ‘Birds of Prey’ Next
Cinematographer Matthew Libatique (Iron Man, Black Swan, Straight Outta Compton) is having one hell of a year with both Venom and A Star Is Born opening this month, and both making solid box office returns. While speaking with GMANetwork, Matthew has now confirmed his next project will be Cathy Yan’s Birds of Prey. I’m in… Continue reading ‘Venom/A Star Is Born’ Cinematographer Matthew Libatique Confirms He’ll Work On ‘Birds of Prey’ Next
WB Confirms James Gunn Will Write ‘Suicide Squad 2’ – Will Bring “A Completely Fresh Take To The Franchise”
Yesterday, TheWrap reported that Guardians of The Galaxy director James Gunn (Super, Slither, Dawn of The Dead) would be writing and maybe even directing Suicide Squad 2. The Gavin O’Connor incarnation seemingly stalled and most likely won’t be happening, as he is now focusing on the Ben Affleck sports drama The Has-Been, which is about… Continue reading WB Confirms James Gunn Will Write ‘Suicide Squad 2’ – Will Bring “A Completely Fresh Take To The Franchise”
Margot Robbie In Talks For WB’s ‘Barbie’ Movie – Patty Jenkins Circling To Direct
A new report from THR has revealed that Sony Pictures will no longer be handling the Barbie movie which previously had Amy Schumer and Anne Hathaway set to star at various points as the live-action version of the iconic doll. The new incarnation instead has landed at Warner Bros. and the studio isn’t wasting anytime… Continue reading Margot Robbie In Talks For WB’s ‘Barbie’ Movie – Patty Jenkins Circling To Direct
Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Jurnee Smollett-Bell Reportedly Have Taken Lead Roles In ‘Birds of Prey’
A new report from Variety says that actresses Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Fargo, Scott Pilgrim) and Jurnee Smollett-Bell (Underground) have been tapped by Warner Bros. and director Cathy Yan as Margot Robbie’s co-stars in Birds of Prey. Winstead and Smollett-Bell will play DC Comics heroines Huntress and Black Canary respectively. Sources tell Variety that Mary Elizabeth… Continue reading Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Jurnee Smollett-Bell Reportedly Have Taken Lead Roles In ‘Birds of Prey’