David Ayer says ‘Suicide Squad’ “broke” him: “That handed me my ass”
nme.comSuicide Squad is the biggest heartbreak in his career.The director, who has previously been outspoken about the 2016 film’s theatrical cut being “beaten into a comedy”, discussed the transformation from his original “dark, soulful movie” during an appearance on Jon Bernthal’s Real Ones podcast.Asked what his biggest heartbreak is in the film industry, Ayer said: “Hollywood – I tell people – is like watching someone you love get fucked by someone you hate.
The big one is Suicide Squad. That shit broke me. That handed me my ass.”The director explained that his original Suicide Squad cut was altered by the studio after Zack Snyder’s 2016 film, Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice, was “hammered” by critics.David Ayer talks about his experience on Suicide Squad #jonbernthal #dceu #warnerbros #margotrobbie #willsmith ♬ original sound – Real Ones Podcast “Come right off Fury, right?
I had the town in my hand – could’ve done anything, and I did do anything,” Ayer added. “And [I] go on this journey with [Suicide Squad].
And the same thing – authentic, truthful, let’s do all the rehearsal, let’s really get in each other’s souls. Let’s create this amazing, collaborative thing, right?“And then Deadpool opened, right?
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