Key Takeaways:
– David Ayer recently initiated a campaign on social media for fans to call for the release of his cut of ‘Suicide Squad.'
– Ayer's cut of the film is projected to have additional character insights, untouched scenes of Jared Leto's Joker, and more.
– Despite a surge of fans expressing support for Ayer's version, Warner Bros. are yet to show confirmation.
– The widespread demand follows after the release of ‘Snyder's Cut' of ‘Justice League' prompted fans to petition for the same treatment for ‘Suicide Squad'.
– Ayer wrote an open letter detailing the unfairness of the film's treatment, stating that his cut was unseen and differs significantly from the studio version.
In the world of film, sometimes the movie that hits the big screen isn't precisely what the director intended. This seems to be the case with David Ayer's take on ‘Suicide Squad.' Here's a little back story: Warner Bros. has previously taken some flak for how they've handled the DC franchise. ‘Suicide Squad' was one such film that left a sour taste in the mouths of fans. It did not win audiences over, despite a very promising trailer backed by the legendary Queen's ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.'
Now, many moons after saying he was done with DC, David Ayer has decided to switch gears. He's turned to his social media to encourage fans to advocate for the release of his version of ‘Suicide Squad'. In one post, he shared a giant image of Joker's mouth with the caption: “Release the Ayer Cut.” Ayer reinforced he's after a “mature cut,” which he explains is his personal edit rather than a conventional director's cut.
This tidal wave of demand began after the release of the ‘Snyder's Cut' of ‘Justice League,' which got fans thinking – why can't ‘Suicide Squad' get the same treatment? Fans flocked to Twitter, started petitions, and created alternative methods to rally behind Ayer. The support is widespread, but it seems like Warner Bros. are still on the fence.
So, what's so special about Ayer's edition of ‘Suicide Squad'? Ayer expresses that his version should've had more background information on some characters, a spark between Harley Quinn (played by Margot Robbie) and Deadshot (played by Will Smith), an extended spotlight on the Joker portrayed by Jared Leto, along with a closer look at Joker and Harley's dysfunctional relationship. He also mentioned that Diablo would've survived his on-screen death in his cut.
You might be thinking, that's quite a lot of changes! Yes, it sure is. In an open letter, Ayer spoke out about how the studio treated the film, stating that he put his heart and soul into it and created something exceptional. While reminding us that the studio cutting wasn't his vision, he clarified that his version is a thorough edit that stands on the fantastic work of John Gilroy and Lee Smith. Ayer's version doesn't include a single radio song and retains traditional character arcs, outstanding performances, a solid third-act resolution, and Steven Price's brilliant score.
In summary, fans are rallying for a movie they feel was robbed of its potential. The question remains: will Warner Bros give in to the demand and finally release the Ayer Cut of ‘Suicide Squad'? Only time will tell. Until then, you can join the conversation on social media with the hashtag #ReleaseTheAyerCut.
