AT&T and David Ayer Respond to Twitter Calling for the Release of the Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad
We live in a world where fan demand attained the release of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. At this point, it feels like anything goes. If renewed interest can cause Snyder’s vision to be realized on HBO Max, maybe the same thing can happen for David Ayer.
That door might be open at WarnerMedia. Whoever runs the Twitter account of parent company AT&T thinks so, at least, leaving the Suicide Squad director with hope.
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AT&T’s Twitter responded to a user who tagged the conglomerate in a retweet of Ayer and a Screen Rant article. The latter portion involved Ayer quoting a Twitter user who employed the trending hashtag #ReleaseTheAyerCut.
“I wish,” wrote the director with a sad doe-eyed emoji.
I wish 🥺 https://t.co/4jKnJpCauA
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) May 21, 2020
The whole thread broaches the possibility of releasing the Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad and then pleads for the completion of “the gift” with a triple-please. “One thing at a time,” goes AT&T’s reply with the use of a laughing emoji and a GIF of Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman.
One thing at a time. 😆 pic.twitter.com/RMtiXTwogX
— AT&T (@ATT) May 21, 2020
Ayer quoted and responded he is “standing by.”
Standing by. 🙌🏻 https://t.co/IL0IxJ1paF
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) May 21, 2020
It didn’t end there. Someone named JoeBritches replied with his Christmas list of DC-flavored demands. Composing said list are requests for the Ayer Cut, two Man of Steel sequels, a Justice League sequel, and for all three to be directed by Zack Snyder.
AT&T Twitter responded, “Goodness! Can’t a person enjoy a good book and a cup of tea without being asked questions?”
Goodness! Can’t a person enjoy a good book and a cup of tea without being asked questions? 😆 pic.twitter.com/88Z6rrf43N
— AT&T (@ATT) May 21, 2020
The thread continued with more calling for the release of Ayer’s cut and more Harley Quinn – but blowing a strand of hair.
— AT&T (@ATT) May 21, 2020
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Suicide Squad came out in 2016. What was released in theaters and can be seen right now on basic cable is not what David Ayer intended. Up to today he’s been clear about that.
Ayer has shared on Twitter many times much of what he filmed was left out. This includes additional scenes with Jared Leto’s Joker.
It’s a long scene and Joker intimidated him into killing himself. https://t.co/JCDAumApv2
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) May 22, 2020
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) May 22, 2020
In 2018, he revealed plans were changing constantly during production and a nixed draft of the script had Steppenwolf and his legions of Parademons playing antagonist earlier than Justice League.
Exactly — Steppenwolf was the original boss fight. https://t.co/p3lgrU77LB
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) November 25, 2018
Mother Boxes would’ve been utilized too and Enchantress was going to be under their sway.
This is right. Enchantress was under the control of a mother box and Steppenwolfe was prepping an invasion with a boom tube. Had to lose that then the JL story arcs evolved. https://t.co/pSAag9rpZq
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) November 25, 2018
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There was more: extra Joker, a fuller Harley arc, and more interactions with Enchantress. The Cultured Nerd reports Warner Bros. maybe contracting VFX house Zoic Studios to put the missing elements back and release Suicide Squad’s Ayer Cut later this year on HBO Max.
I don’t imagine it will beat Zack Snyder’s Justice League to the streaming service but we’ll see. Hopeful as Ayer is for that outcome, he is stoic – tweeting it’s the studio’s call. If they don’t release it that’s fine with him, he says:
It is simply not my call or my IP. I love WB – it’s always been my ‘home studio’ I fully respect and support the incredible path the DCU is taking under their stewardship. My cut of Suicide Squad may always be just a rumor. And that’s just fine. https://t.co/Prlp8bPgy4
— David Ayer (@DavidAyerMovies) May 21, 2020
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