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Idris Elba as Deadshot
posted by TheBayHarborButcherSTAFFMOD on March 6, 2019 at 10:40 PM
https://deadline.com/2019/03/idris-elba-deadshot-suicide-squad-2-will-smith-replacement-1202570910/
Looks like Idris Elba is in talks to replace Will Smith as Deadshot in SS2.
Reply by VHS-VANDAL
on March 6, 2019 at 10:46 PM
I WAS UNHAPPY WITH THE NEWS THAT WILL SMITH WOULDNT BE RETURNING.I ENJOYED HIM AS DEADSHOT...HOWEVER,THEY HAVE MANAGED TO FIND NOT A REPLACENT,BUT A LEGIT UPGRADE.BETWEEN IDRIS ELBA ELEVATING DEADSHOT BEYOND WILL SMITH'S CAPABILITY AND JAMES GUNN BEING BROUGHT IN THIS IS TURNING FROM A MESS I WASNT SURE WOULD EVER HAPPEN INTO ONE OF MY MOST ANTICIPATED UPCOMING RELEASES.
Reply by Midi-chlorian_Count
on March 7, 2019 at 2:24 PM
I liked Will Smith in The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. Especially that bit in the opening credits when he whirled his head round and round whilst waiting for someone to let him in.
Reply by OddRob
on March 7, 2019 at 11:21 PM
Im happy with this replacement. I think Elba has better acting chops than Smith honestly. Also looking forward as to what Gunn can do and if the whole pedo jokes will be in the rear by then.
Reply by Philippe LeMarchand
on March 8, 2019 at 4:07 AM
Possibly not the best way to express it.
Reply by jorgito2001
on March 8, 2019 at 8:35 AM
I'd be VERY VERY happy if this happens. IMO, Idris is a casting UPGRADE!
Reply by VHS-VANDAL
on March 8, 2019 at 1:03 PM
WHILE THE DARK TOWER WAS 12 POUNDS OF SHIT IN A 5 POUND BAG.IDRIS ELBA WAS THE ONLY SOLID PIECE IN THE FLICK AND HIM SAYING THOSE LINES WHILE BLOWING DUDES AWAY...SO FUCKING COOL.TOO BAD EVERYTHING ELSE PLAYED LIKE SHIT.
Reply by Dark_Sithlord
on March 10, 2019 at 2:25 PM
If it happens, It would be great. Elba is a great casting choice....probably should have gotten him in the first place.
Reply by tmdb82469342
on March 10, 2019 at 2:51 PM
Floyd Lawton is a white character in the comics but only black actors can play him on the big screen?
Interesting.
Reply by VHS-VANDAL
on March 10, 2019 at 3:28 PM
I BELEVE THE IDRIS CASTING IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO WILL SMITH BEING BLACK.THE CHARACTER IN FILM IS BLACK AND STAYS THAT WAY THRU CASTING CHANGES BASED ON IN FILM CONTINUITY.
Reply by OddRob
on March 11, 2019 at 11:14 PM
I think he was originally white but then they changed him over to Latin in the newer comics and I guess black for the movies...why? No clue.
Reply by jorgito2001
on March 12, 2019 at 12:05 PM
I guess he's the "Nick Fury" of the DC Universe (also originally a white character)
Reply by OddRob
on March 12, 2019 at 11:18 PM
Haha its Hollywood, they rarely stick to the source material as Im sure you know.
Reply by jorgito2001
on April 8, 2019 at 10:28 AM
"He won't be Deadshot."
This was only revealed recently. I think its a good move in case Smith DOES return to the role at a later time!