The Suicide Squad franchise is experiencing a resurgence in attention, with Rocksteady's game "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" adding Deathstroke as a new character despite its underperformance, and director David Ayer expressing hope for the release of his original cut of the 2016 film. While the future of the brand remains uncertain, with no new comics and a shift in team composition, fans continue to show interest in both the game and the potential "Ayer Cut."
David Ayer's new action film "The Beekeeper" features Jason Statham as a beekeeping secret agent, with real bees involved in the filming. Ayer revealed in an interview that Statham learned beekeeping for the role and was never stung, while Ayer himself got stung multiple times. The film has received mixed reviews, but the concept of Statham as a bee master has garnered attention.
Director David Ayer and actor Josh Hutcherson discuss their new action movie "The Beekeeper," praising Jason Statham's performance and expressing interest in a potential sequel. They also touch on the challenge of finding humanity in Hutcherson's villainous character and the possibility of a crossover fight with "John Wick." Ayer also hints at upcoming projects, including remakes of classic films like "Dirty Dozen" and "Commando."
In the new action thriller "The Beekeeper," directed by David Ayer and starring Jason Statham, a retired elite secret service agent turned beekeeper seeks revenge after his employer falls victim to a phishing scam and commits suicide. As he tears through the criminal underworld, the film flirts with a so-bad-it's-good vibe but ends up feeling like a grim and slipshod "John Wick" ripoff, with bee metaphors coming fast and furious. The movie's ludicrous premise and serious tone make for a divertingly bonkers but uncomfortable B-movie crosspollination of today’s political landscape, with a violent, self-appointed guardian of America slashing his way toward the president.
Filmmaker David Ayer expressed frustration on Jon Bernthal's Real Ones podcast, stating that despite writing the first film of the blockbuster franchise The Fast and the Furious, he has "nothing to show" for it. Ayer claimed to have grounded the material in realism and diversity, but feels that his contributions have been overlooked. He attributed this to being an outsider in Hollywood and not participating in industry events. Ayer emphasized the importance of creative freedom and self-rescue in his future projects.
