‘Suicide Squad’s David Ayer Pushes Back On Backlash For Supporting James Gunn’s ‘Superman’: “If Supporting Another Filmmaker Is So Contentious, I’m Just Lost”

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David Ayer is pushing back on social media trolls after he expressed support for James Gunn‘s Superman and the DC Universe he is creating.

Days before Gunn dropped the Superman trailer, Ayer had taken to social media to talk to his followers who have been organizing a campaign to release his cut of 2016’s Suicide Squad.

However, in solidarity with Gunn and the rollout of his DC projects like Creature Commandos and Superman, he asked fans to hold off on the campaign. “I didn’t realize James was dropping Creature Commandos when the last Ayer cut campaign hit,” Ayer posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on December 17. “The new Superman trailer is dropping soon and I know there’s intentions of another campaign for my version of Skwad.” He continued, “As a film makers 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.” Ayer suggested his fans to “star far clear of Thursday for any campaigning,” to not overshadow the Superman trailer release. “I appreciate everyone hearing me out.