In a HollywoodReporter exclusive, it has been revealed that Tom Hardy has dropped out of the planned Suicide Squad movie. Set to play Rick Flag, Hardy would’ve been the leader of the group of Batman villains in the movie scheduled for Summer 2016, but due to scheduling issues, the Brit has had to pull out.
Hardy is currently working on the Mad Max reboot, along with drama The Revenant alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
So who will replace Hardy at the helm of an already wavering ship?
In the same article, HollywoodReporter suggests that director David Ayer has Jake Gyllenhaal in his sights. It is unclear whether the actor will accept the role at this point, but to have him included would be beneficial for the film after Gyllenhaal’s recent revival exhibited in Nightcrawler, Prisoners, and End of Watch. Gyllenhaal and Ayer worked together on the latter, suggesting the pair have a fondness.
So what do you think? Disappointed at Hardy’s departure or excited at the prospect of Gyllenhaal’s arrival? Let us know in the comments!
Jonny Naylor
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