Kerry Washington Rumored for 'Suicide Squad'
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The 'Scandal' leading lady is reportedly eyed to portray the formidable Amanda Waller for the antihero movie to be directed by David Ayer.

AceShowbiz - Kerry Washington is reportedly circling "Suicide Squad". According to Mike the Film Guy, the Olivia Pope of "Scandal" is in negotiations to play Amanda Waller in the movie about a group of convicted villains in DC Comics seeking redemption.

Nicknamed The Wall, Amanda is an agent often placed in the charge of Suicide Squad and runs the covert team with an iron fist in the comic books. She has an extremely sharp mind and strong leadership skills while having no superhuman powers.

Tom Hardy is reportedly circling the role of Rick Flag, a founding member of the Suicide Squad. Will Smith is reportedly eying to play The Flash's nemesis Captain Boomerang, and Margot Robbie is expected to star as Batman's foe Harley Quinn.

Jai Courtney is also in talks to portray the Dark Knight's villain Deadshot. Another baddie from the Caped Crusader's graphic novel that will join the ensemble is The Joker with "Dallas Buyers Club" actor Jared Leto as a rumored candidate.

The 30 Seconds to Mars frontman recently responded to the casting rumor as saying, "You know there's a film called 'Fight Club', my friend. And you know the first rule is, don't you? Enough said." He said he had been reading scripts, but was in no rush to make his decision.

David Ayer ("Fury") will serve as director. It reportedly will start filming April 2015 in Pinewood Toronto for August 5, 2016 release. Superman's mortal foe Lex Luthor who will be portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" is expected to return for the antihero pic.

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