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Suicide Squad 2 script is complete, sequel will aim to “deepen” the characters

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Production may have been put on hold due to Warner Bros. and DC Films’ decision to move ahead with the Harley Quinn-led Birds of Prey film, but it seems that development on Suicide Squad 2 has been ongoing behind-the-scenes. Speaking to Discussing Film, screenwriter Todd Stashwick – who has been penning the script with David […]

Nicolas Cage says Henry Cavill is “a very good Superman”, would still love to play the character himself

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Last week it was reported – and still unconfirmed – that Henry Cavill’s time as the Last Son of Krypton has come to an end, with the actor reportedly exiting the role of Superman after failing to reach a deal with Warner Bros. and DC Films for an appearance in Shazam!. Speaking to IndieWire to […]

Director Reed Morano on being linked to Supergirl movie, plot and villain rumours surface

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Back in August, it was announced that Warner Bros. and DC Films are working on a Supergirl movie, with a subsequent report stating that the studios will be looking for a female filmmaker to bring Kara Zor-El back to the big screen. Since then, there’s been a lot of rumours linking Emmy Award-winner Reed Morano […]

Matt Reeves has reportedly finished The Batman script

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Having signed on to the project early last summer following Ben Affleck’s exit from the director’s chair, Matt Reeves has spent the best part of the last year working on the script for The Batman, Warner Bros. and DC Films’ planned Dark Knight solo movie. Well, it is now being reported that the War for […]

Warner Bros. and DC Films considering Michael B. Jordan for Superman?

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A couple of days ago it was reported that Warner Bros. and DC Films and actor Henry Cavill have decided to part ways, with the studio failing to close a deal to have the Man of Steel star reprise his role as Superman in next year’s Shazam!, effectively closing the door on future appearances in […]

Kate Beckinsale discusses how she almost played Wonder Woman

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Actress Kate Beckinsale has opened up about how she almost played Wonder Woman, also saying that she’s happy it didn’t work out. Now that Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman is out in the wild, it’s hard to imagine anyone else playing her on the big screen and with the huge success of the first film, it’s […]

Rumoured details on Henry Cavill’s abandoned Superman cameo in Shazam!

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Last night it was reported – but still officially unconfirmed – that Henry Cavill’s time as Superman has come to an end, with talks between Warner Bros. and the actor for a cameo in Shazam! having broken down, throwing the future of the DCEU’s Man of Steel into doubt. It’s long been rumoured that Superman would make […]

Henry Cavill shares cryptic video following rumours of Superman exit

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Last night a report surfaced from reputable trade THR claiming that Henry Cavill would be exiting the DC Extended Universe having failed to reach a deal with Warner Bros. to reprise the role of Superman in next year’s Shazam!, throwing into doubt any future appearances in the DCEU for his Man of Steel. Warner Bros. […]

UPDATE: Warner Bros. reportedly wants Kit Harington for The Batman role?

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If reports are to be believed, the DC Extended Universe has just lost its Superman, with Henry Cavill said to be exiting his role as the Man of Steel. Assuming said reports are true, Cavill being first out the door is certainly a surprise, given that there’s been constant rumours over the past year or […]