Warner Bros.‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justicewill launch the studio’s massiveDC Comicsmovie universe, which will continue later this year with the super villain ensembleSuicide Squad, hitting theaters on August 5. Thanks to a plethora ofset photosand video that surfaced while the movie was shooting in Toronto, we learned thatBen Affleckwill be returning as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Of course, this makes sense, sinceSuicide Squadfeatures Batman’s iconic nemesis The Joker (Jared Leto), but fans have also been wondering ifHenry Cavill’s Superman will show up. While doing press with the Brazilian websiteSuperinteressante,Henry Cavillconfirmed that he won’t be appearing inSuicide Squad, but he may be featured in another DC movie.
“Yeah? Hmm? Damn, what can I say about it? Not inSuicide Squad. InWonder WomanI have not heard anything yet, but there is still time. Anything beyond that I do not know.”
Production started onWonder Womanback in November, but it isn’t known how much shooting is left on the superhero adventure. We got our first sneak peek at this stand alone adventure last month, during The CW’s half-hour special on this massive superhero universe. Last year a rumor surfaced thatWonder Womanwill be set in three different time periods and settings. One of these settings is Diana’s homeland of Themyscira, and it is rumored that the Italy portion of the shoot will be used for the Themyscira scenes. It was also recently confirmed that another setting isWorld War I, with the last setting being present day, which will connect the movie to her appearance in the upcomingJustice League Part 1.
Wonder Womanalso starsChris Pineas the title character’s love interest, Steve Trevor, along withEwen Bremner,Robin Wright,David Thewlis,Danny Huston,Elena Anaya,Lucy Davisand Saïd Taghmaoui.Connie Nielsenmost recently signed on to play the title character’s mother Hippolyta inWonder Woman.Patty Jenkins(Monster) is directing from a script byJason Fuchs(Pan).
Of course, even if Superman doesn’t show up inWonder Woman, both characters will reunite inJustice League Part 1, which has been confirmed to startproductionat some point next month. Given the three different settings forWonder Woman, do you think Superman should pop up at some point during the movie? Chime in with your thoughts below, and stay tuned for more onBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,Suicide SquadandWonder Woman.
