Suicide Squad Director Shouts F--- Marvel At World Premiere
On Monday night, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, Warner Bros.’ latest comic book movie, [...]
On Monday night, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, Warner Bros.' latest comic book movie, Suicide Squad, had its world premiere. But before it was shown, writer/director David Ayer came out on stage and introduced the film. When someone in the crowd said, "F--- Marvel," Ayer echoed the comment.
"Sorry about getting caught up in the moment and saying f*ck Marvel," Ayer tweeted. "Someone said it. I echoed. Not cool. Respect for my brother filmmakers."
Seeing as though there has always been a (usually fun) rivalry between fans of DC and Marvel, Ayer's "F--- Marvel" will probably get more attention than it deserves. Ayer was simply excited about showcasing his new film, and as he said, he got caught up in the moment. It can happen to anyone. I'm sure he meant no ill will towards Marvel Studios.
For those of you that want to hear him say "F--- Marvel," check out the video below.
It feels good to be bad… Assemble a team of the world's most dangerous, incarcerated Super Villains, provide them with the most powerful arsenal at the government's disposal, and send them off on a mission to defeat an enigmatic, insuperable entity. U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller has determined only a secretly convened group of disparate, despicable individuals with next to nothing to lose will do. However, once they realize they weren't picked to succeed but chosen for their patent culpability when they inevitably fail, will the Suicide Squad resolve to die trying, or decide it's every man for himself?
Written and directed by David Ayer based on the characters from DC Comics, the film stars Will Smith ("Ali"), Jared Leto ("Dallas Buyers Club"), Margot Robbie ("The Wolf of Wall Street"), Joel Kinnaman ("RoboCop") and Viola Davis ("The Help"). The cast also includes Jai Courtney ("Insurgent"), Jay Hernandez ("Takers"), Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje ("Thor: The Dark World"), Ike Barinholtz ("Neighbors"), Scott Eastwood ("Fury"), Cara Delevingne ("Paper Towns"), Adam Beach ("Cowboys & Aliens"), and Karen Fukuhara in her feature film debut. It is produced by Charles Roven and Richard Suckle, with Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers.
Suicide Squad opens worldwide in 3D, and in 2D, and in select IMAX 3D theaters beginning August 5, 2016.