The entertainment industry is one defined by trends. The latest new style can sweep across genres and in this case, blockbuster comicbook films are no exception.
With comicbook fans the world over discussing the recently announced "Snyder Cut" for the Justice League film, many have started a similar #ReleaseTheAyerCut for David Ayer's 2016Â Suicide Squad. Even Ayer himself has spoken of making his cut available. With buzz surrounding the film again, Ayer took to social media as to explain how another film impacted the original and intended tone of his.
Ayer tweeted in response to a user who spoke about the original trailer for the film. Ayer said that the initial trailer was faithful to his vision. Yet, that concept was radically changed thanks to two key factors. The first, according to Ayer, was the overwhelmingly negative reception to Batman v. Superman which was leaning in on the dark tone. The second, and more prominent factor, was the release of Deadpool.
Deadpool's zany comedy made it a box office smash and beloved by audiences and critics. It was considerably the opposite tone of Batman v. Superman and Ayer's own concept for Suicide Squad. Ayer followed up his initial tweet noting the reason for the change by responding to a question. A user posted a side-by-side image of Jared Leto's Joker from the final film and the original trailer. Ayer explains that the shot was directly changed due from the original being "too dark."
Ayer ended his tweet session by acknowledging that Warner Brothers studios is "a great place today" noting that this decision was "a moment of the past." As for the Suicide Squad brand, a reboot is currently in pre-production under Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn. Gunn himself is supporting the release of the Ayer cut.
The Justice League Snyder Cut will be available to stream on HBO Max in 2021.