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David Ayer Responds to Backlash Against His Support of James Gunn’s Superman Amid Suicide Squad ‘Ayer Cut’ Campaign
Suicide Squad 2016 director David Ayer has responded to an online backlash against his support for James Gunn’s Superman and its recently released debut trailer.
Ayer, whose widely panned Suicide Squad movie formed a part of the now defunct DCEU, had initially taken to X/Twitter to ask fans not to launch the latest ‘Ayer Cut’ campaign at the same time as Thursday’s Superman trailer release date.
“I didn’t realize James was dropping Creature Commandos when the last Ayer cut campaign hit,” Ayer tweeted. “The new Superman trailer is dropping soon and I know there’s intentions of another campaign for my version of Skwad.
“As a film makers [sic] I want to support other film makers. I’m excited to see the trailer and have heard through the rumor mill it’s pretty incredible.
“I just want to publicly say it would be nice to stay far clear of Thursday for any campaigning.
“I appreciate everyone hearing me out. At the end of the day I’m riding a tiger here. Just going in heard [sic] on this. ”
Some of the reaction to this tweet, particularly from supporters of the Ayer Cut campaign, went overboard, rekindling memories of the infamous Zack Snyder fandom that played a part in the 2021 release of the Snyder Cut of Justice League. Ayer, clearly exacerbated by what he’d witnessed on social media last week, announced he was taking a “step back” from the discourse.
“My Lord,” he tweeted. “If supporting another film maker is so contentious, I’m just lost at this point.
“When I was a kid I had a nightmare childhood. My best friends were comic books. They held me and gave me company when no one else did.
“Batman spoke to my injured soul. Superman’s optimism was an example how to see the world without darkness.
“I cannot f***ing wait to see Jame’s [sic] trailer. Real talk. And I cannot wait to see his film. And absolutely am sure he crushed it. Because that simple optimism of Superman is all over it. And the little kid in me needs that right now.
“I’m a bad guy for that? So be it.
“I do troll what I can control. And can’t what I can’t. Gonna step back from all this for a moment.”
While the ‘release the Snyder Cut’ online campaign did end up contributing to Warner Bros.’ decision to make it a reality, Ayer said in January that he had officially given up on his campaign to have his director’s cut of Suicide Squad similarly released.
Cries for the Ayer Cut began after the extended Snyder Cut of Justice League was released in 2021. This version was generally considered to be an improvement upon the much-maligned original, and Ayer had long maintained that “his version” of Suicide Squad would have the same result. He’d also remained positive about the eventual Ayer Cut release, even with James Gunn and Peter Safran ditching the DCEU for a fresh start.
Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.
Recently, director David Ayer has found himself in the midst of controversy over his public support of James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film, amid the ongoing campaign for the release of his own cut of “Suicide Squad.”
After Gunn’s involvement in the DC Extended Universe was announced, Ayer took to social media to express his excitement for the project, praising Gunn’s talent and expressing his belief that the filmmaker would do justice to the iconic character of Superman.
However, Ayer’s comments were met with backlash from fans who have been pushing for the release of the “Ayer Cut” of “Suicide Squad,” a version of the film that reportedly differs significantly from the theatrical release.
In response to the criticism, Ayer took to Twitter to address the situation, stating that he fully supports Gunn and his vision for Superman, while also acknowledging the disappointment felt by fans who are still hoping to see his original vision for “Suicide Squad” come to light.
Ayer’s comments have sparked a debate among fans, with some applauding his humility and support for Gunn, while others continue to express their frustration over the lack of acknowledgment for the “Ayer Cut.”
As the discussion continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Ayer’s statements will help to quell the backlash or if the campaign for the release of the “Ayer Cut” will only grow stronger in response.
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