10 Major New DC Extended Universe Rumours You Need To Know
3. Idris Elba's Role In The Suicide Squad
When Idris Elba was initially cast in The Suicide Squad, it was reported that the plan was for the actor to replace Will Smith as Deadshot. Whether that was a case of incorrect reporting or the online backlash changed director James Gunn's plans has never been revealed, but it's since been confirmed that he's playing an entirely different character.
If The Weekly Planet podcast is to be believed, Elba won't be playing Bronze Tiger as previously claimed; instead, he's set to take on the role of Vigilante!
A number of characters have suited up as Vigilante over the years, and Arrow fans will remember that it was Vincent Sobel who donned the mask in that series not too long ago. However, the most recent version in the comics is Donald Fairchild, a former basketball player who took on the moniker to fight crime. Presumably, that is who Elba would be playing.
Interestingly, the same source also claims that Nathan Fillion will star as Arm-Fall-Off-Boy, while we'll also see Sean Gunn as Weasel, Flula Borg as Javelin, Pete Davidson as Blackguard, Michael Rooker as Savant, and Mayling Ng as Mongal.