Summary
Suicide Squaddirector David Ayer has a message for DC fans amid zealous calls for James Gunn to “Release The Ayer Cut.” Both directors have adapted the popular comic book IP; however, James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadreceived significantly more praise than Ayer’s adaptation.
AfterSuicide Squad’s release in 2016, Ayer was vocal about his contempt for the final cut. It was later revealed that Warner Bros. hadsecretly editedSuicide Squadbehind Ayer’s back, evoking a widespread desire for DC to release Ayer’s original cut. Tensions only rose with the 2021 release of James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squad. Although Gunn’s film is technically a box office flop, it was celebrated by critics and fans alike as a far superior film adaptation of the source material. When Gunn took over DC in 2022, eager fans turned to him as the party responsible for releasing Ayer’s cut.
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Due to rumored tensions between the two DC directors, and Gunn becoming the public target for fan hate on social media,Ayertook to Twitter to defend him. “I absolutely can’t wait to see Gunn’s Superman. I have to say this. Gunn is the bravest man in Hollywood these days. He’s taking charge of the hardest ship to Captain in this industry,” stated Ayer, praising Gunn and shouting outhis upcomingSuperman: Legacy. He continued with a request for any rabid fans, “We are entertainers. Not elected officials leading a nation. Everyone please chill.”
As it turns out, there is no animosity between the two directors. According to Ayer, Gunn has previously told him thathisSuicide Squadcutwill “have its time” if the idea receives fan support. Therefore, it may be Ayer’s preaching about his cut ofSuicide Squadthat triggered this outrage in the first place. Ayer has previously stated on social media that his film was ripped to pieces due to the secret studio cut and deserves to be released due to organic interest from fans.
Given the success of “Release The Snyder Cut,” perhaps Ayer knew what he was doing in vocalizing his concerns on social media. His previous tweets have read more like calls to action encouraging fans to share their support for aSuicide Squaddirector’s cut, but as suggested by Ayer’s recent tweet on the subject, the fan excitement may be getting out of hand.
For now, fans can rest easy knowing there’s no beef between Ayer and Gunn, and a release of Ayer’sSuicide Squadmay be in the works.
Suicide SquadandThe Suicide Squadare currently streaming on Max.
The Suicide Squad
A desperate government agency recruits the world’s most dangerous villains to save the world. Known as Task Force X, the team consists of characters like Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Deadshot, and El Diablo. They have to work together as a team to stop an evil bigger than themselves.
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