[List: Casting Ideas] Film: "The Suicide Squad" (Gunn, 2021): Peter Capaldi's Character
Recently Read: Book:
"The Chronicles of Narnia: Book 1: The Magician's Nephew" (C.S. Lewis, 1955, UK) (Edition: c. 1994)
[The Suicide Squad] _ (ENTRY: WORK IN PROGRESS)
Film: Release Date:
August 6, 2021 (US) (--Director / Writer: James Gunn, "Guardians of the Galaxy" films) (--Principal photography started back in Sept. 2019 - Atlanta, GA) (--Like with the second 'G/G.', Gunn is looking to the 1980's (again) (--for inspiration; this time the version of the 'Suicide Squad' team / comics).) (Source: Wikipedia, Google, various) (--Note: Still a mystery of who Peter Capaldi is going to play in the new film.)
Characters: Status:
As is, something different (casting / look wise), an older version, former costumed character (retired, reformed to hero or otherwise / regular life / new profession), etc. - reasons / factors), and/or member(s) of the Suicide Squad (or not, even). (Also, some characters, despite being applied elsewhere in upcoming DCEU films, I still decided to feature on this list because I would like to see them used here / instead of and/or have a different take on them and/or let's say they're from a different Earth if you will...)
Key - Legend:
Names in: Bold - Italics: Top Picks
Antagonists:
Delbert Billings / Spellbinder (--Note: Or somewhat like the version of the DCAU series, "Batman Beyond": Ira Billings...), Isaac Bowin / Fiddler, David Clinton / Chronos, Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow, James Craddock / Gentleman Ghost, Damien Darhk, Julian Day / Calendar Man, Albert Desmond (or: other versions / names) / Doctor Alchemy, Dekan Drache / Felix Faust, Dr. Earl Garver (From: DCAU: TV: Animation: "Superman: the Animated Series" --S.T.A.R. Labs scientist whose mind takes over Rudy Jones / Parasite's in the episode, "Feeding Time"), Professor Emil Hamilton, Basil Karlo / Clayface, Ian Karkull, (Joe Carny or other versions) / King (of the Royal Flush Gang), Henry King Sr. / Brainwave, Arthur Light / Doctor Light, Edward Lytener / Luminus (--From: DCAU: TV: Animation: "Superman: the Animated Series" / "Justice League" --Character created by: Bruce Timm), Mano (From: 'The Fatal Five' - Team), Mark Mardon / Weather Wizard, Mister Mxyzptlik, Edward Nygma / (The) Riddler, Hartley Rathaway / Pied Piper, Neil Richards / Mad Mod (--Note: Sort of like the version from DCAU: TV: Animation: "Teen Titans"), Carl Sands / Shadow Thief, Winslow Schott / Toyman, Samuel Scudder / Mirror Master, Leonard Snart / Captain Cold, Richard Swift / (The) Shade, Jervis Tetch / Mad Hatter, William Tockman / Clock King (--Note: or Temple Fugate from the DCAU - TV: "Batman: the Animated Series" (+ "Justice League Unlimited")), Robert Todd / Mister Bones (or: 'Director Bones' --DEO, Regional Director - Eastern Seaboard --'Protagonist' / "Protagonist / Antagonist'...), Arnold Wesker / (The) Ventriloquist (--Dummy: 'Scarface')
Team / Organization(s):
Court of Owls, Demons Three, Royal Flush Gang
Protagonists:
Wesley Dodds / Sandman (--Side Note: Diggin' the comic book art work for both Dodds and Hawkins on Wikipedia!), Rex Mason / Metamorpho, Dr. Charles McNider (or: Dr. Pieter Cross) / Doctor Mid-Nite, Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate, Todd Rice / Obsidian, Charles Victor Szasz / ('Vic Sage') / (The) Question, Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm (--Along w/ Ronnie Raymond), Myrddin Wyllt / Merlin (--Half-demon), Giovanni 'John' Zatara (Zatanna's father); (Side Note: Metron?; Phantom Stranger?)
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(Non-Suicide Squad / Peter Capaldi-Related)
Fan Art:
DeviantArt: (MCU) "Avengers + Stony" (ex. Artist: Nanuk-Dain - Gallery: 'Avengers: Steve + Tony') (--Note: Earlier, was also checking out some fan works for Kakashi / Iruka from manga/anime: "Naruto". Another great pairing / OTP!)
News:
Google: "Christian Bale (Rumored, In Talks For): 'Thor: Love and Thunder'" (Taika Waiti, 2021) (Release Date / US: 11/5/21) (--Note: Waiti is also starring in "The Suicide Squad" film. No word yet on who he's playing either (along with Capaldi).)
Release Dates:
TV:
(1/1): "Dracula" (TV Series, 2020 - Present, UK --BBC One, Netflix --Showrunners: Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss) (Series Premiere)
(1/19): "Avenue 5" (TV Series, 2020 - Present --HBO) (Series Premiere)
(1/23): "Star Trek: Picard" (TV Series, 2020 - --CBS All Access (+ Amazon Prime Video - International) (Series Premiere)
(2/6): "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (TV Series, 2013 - Present --FOX, NBC) (Season 7 Premiere)
(2/7): "MacGyver" (TV Series, 2016 - Present --CBS) (Season 4 Premiere)
(TBA): "Perry Mason" (TV Series - Mini-Series, 2020 - --HBO) (Series Premiere: US: TBA) (Stars: Matthew Rhys in title role); "Stargirl" (TV Series, 2020 - --DC Universe (Streaming Service) (+ TheCW?)) (Series Premiere: US: TBA); "The Orville" (TV Series, 2017 - Present --FOX, Hulu) (Season 3 Premieres: US: TBA / Late 2020 --On: Hulu)
"The Chronicles of Narnia: Book 1: The Magician's Nephew" (C.S. Lewis, 1955, UK) (Edition: c. 1994)
[The Suicide Squad] _ (ENTRY: WORK IN PROGRESS)
Film: Release Date:
August 6, 2021 (US) (--Director / Writer: James Gunn, "Guardians of the Galaxy" films) (--Principal photography started back in Sept. 2019 - Atlanta, GA) (--Like with the second 'G/G.', Gunn is looking to the 1980's (again) (--for inspiration; this time the version of the 'Suicide Squad' team / comics).) (Source: Wikipedia, Google, various) (--Note: Still a mystery of who Peter Capaldi is going to play in the new film.)
Characters: Status:
As is, something different (casting / look wise), an older version, former costumed character (retired, reformed to hero or otherwise / regular life / new profession), etc. - reasons / factors), and/or member(s) of the Suicide Squad (or not, even). (Also, some characters, despite being applied elsewhere in upcoming DCEU films, I still decided to feature on this list because I would like to see them used here / instead of and/or have a different take on them and/or let's say they're from a different Earth if you will...)
Key - Legend:
Names in: Bold - Italics: Top Picks
Antagonists:
Delbert Billings / Spellbinder (--Note: Or somewhat like the version of the DCAU series, "Batman Beyond": Ira Billings...), Isaac Bowin / Fiddler, David Clinton / Chronos, Dr. Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow, James Craddock / Gentleman Ghost, Damien Darhk, Julian Day / Calendar Man, Albert Desmond (or: other versions / names) / Doctor Alchemy, Dekan Drache / Felix Faust, Dr. Earl Garver (From: DCAU: TV: Animation: "Superman: the Animated Series" --S.T.A.R. Labs scientist whose mind takes over Rudy Jones / Parasite's in the episode, "Feeding Time"), Professor Emil Hamilton, Basil Karlo / Clayface, Ian Karkull, (Joe Carny or other versions) / King (of the Royal Flush Gang), Henry King Sr. / Brainwave, Arthur Light / Doctor Light, Edward Lytener / Luminus (--From: DCAU: TV: Animation: "Superman: the Animated Series" / "Justice League" --Character created by: Bruce Timm), Mano (From: 'The Fatal Five' - Team), Mark Mardon / Weather Wizard, Mister Mxyzptlik, Edward Nygma / (The) Riddler, Hartley Rathaway / Pied Piper, Neil Richards / Mad Mod (--Note: Sort of like the version from DCAU: TV: Animation: "Teen Titans"), Carl Sands / Shadow Thief, Winslow Schott / Toyman, Samuel Scudder / Mirror Master, Leonard Snart / Captain Cold, Richard Swift / (The) Shade, Jervis Tetch / Mad Hatter, William Tockman / Clock King (--Note: or Temple Fugate from the DCAU - TV: "Batman: the Animated Series" (+ "Justice League Unlimited")), Robert Todd / Mister Bones (or: 'Director Bones' --DEO, Regional Director - Eastern Seaboard --'Protagonist' / "Protagonist / Antagonist'...), Arnold Wesker / (The) Ventriloquist (--Dummy: 'Scarface')
Team / Organization(s):
Court of Owls, Demons Three, Royal Flush Gang
Protagonists:
Wesley Dodds / Sandman (--Side Note: Diggin' the comic book art work for both Dodds and Hawkins on Wikipedia!), Rex Mason / Metamorpho, Dr. Charles McNider (or: Dr. Pieter Cross) / Doctor Mid-Nite, Kent Nelson / Doctor Fate, Todd Rice / Obsidian, Charles Victor Szasz / ('Vic Sage') / (The) Question, Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm (--Along w/ Ronnie Raymond), Myrddin Wyllt / Merlin (--Half-demon), Giovanni 'John' Zatara (Zatanna's father); (Side Note: Metron?; Phantom Stranger?)
____________
____________
(Non-Suicide Squad / Peter Capaldi-Related)
Fan Art:
DeviantArt: (MCU) "Avengers + Stony" (ex. Artist: Nanuk-Dain - Gallery: 'Avengers: Steve + Tony') (--Note: Earlier, was also checking out some fan works for Kakashi / Iruka from manga/anime: "Naruto". Another great pairing / OTP!)
News:
Google: "Christian Bale (Rumored, In Talks For): 'Thor: Love and Thunder'" (Taika Waiti, 2021) (Release Date / US: 11/5/21) (--Note: Waiti is also starring in "The Suicide Squad" film. No word yet on who he's playing either (along with Capaldi).)
Release Dates:
TV:
(1/1): "Dracula" (TV Series, 2020 - Present, UK --BBC One, Netflix --Showrunners: Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss) (Series Premiere)
(1/19): "Avenue 5" (TV Series, 2020 - Present --HBO) (Series Premiere)
(1/23): "Star Trek: Picard" (TV Series, 2020 - --CBS All Access (+ Amazon Prime Video - International) (Series Premiere)
(2/6): "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (TV Series, 2013 - Present --FOX, NBC) (Season 7 Premiere)
(2/7): "MacGyver" (TV Series, 2016 - Present --CBS) (Season 4 Premiere)
(TBA): "Perry Mason" (TV Series - Mini-Series, 2020 - --HBO) (Series Premiere: US: TBA) (Stars: Matthew Rhys in title role); "Stargirl" (TV Series, 2020 - --DC Universe (Streaming Service) (+ TheCW?)) (Series Premiere: US: TBA); "The Orville" (TV Series, 2017 - Present --FOX, Hulu) (Season 3 Premieres: US: TBA / Late 2020 --On: Hulu)