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Stars commit to ‘Suicide Squad’
MUMBAI: An all-star roster of actors has joined Warner Bros. Pictures’ new action adventure ‘Suicide Squad’, bringing DC Comics’ super villain team to the big screen under the direction of David Ayer (‘Fury’). The announcement was made today by Warner Bros. Pictures creative development and worldwide production president Greg Silverman.
The film will star two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith (‘The Pursuit of Happyness’, ‘Ali’, upcoming ‘Focus’) as Deadshot; Tom Hardy (‘The Dark Knight Rises’, upcoming ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’) as Rick Flagg; Margot Robbie (‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, upcoming ‘Focus’, the ‘Tarzan’ movie) as Harley Quinn; Oscar winner Jared Leto (‘Dallas Buyers Club’, ‘Alexander’) as the Joker; Jai Courtney (‘Divergent’, upcoming ‘The Water Diviner’) as Boomerang; and Cara Delevingne (‘Anna Karenina’, upcoming ‘Pan’) as Enchantress.
In making the announcement, Silverman said, “The Warner Bros. roots are deep on this one. David Ayer returns to the studio where he wrote ‘Training Day’ and brings his incredible ability to craft multidimensional villains to this iconic DC property with a cast of longtime Warner collaborators Will Smith and Tom Hardy, and other new and returning favorites: Margot, Jared, Jai and Cara. We look forward to seeing this terrific ensemble, under Ayer’s amazing guidance, give new meaning to what it means to be a villain and what it means to be a hero.”
Ayer is also writing the script for ‘Suicide Squad’, which is being produced by Charles Roven (‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy, upcoming ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’) and Richard Suckle (‘American Hustle’). Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder, Colin Wilson and Geoff Johns are serving as executive producers.
The film is slated for release on 5 August 2016.
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The Rainmaker to premiere in India on 19 February on Moviesphere+
Legal drama based on John Grisham novel arrives on Moviesphere+
MUMBAI: The courtroom is about to get crowded. The Rainmaker, the legal drama inspired by John Grisham’s bestselling novel, will premiere in India on 19 February 2026, streaming exclusively on Moviesphere+. The first three episodes of Season 1 will drop on launch day, giving viewers an immediate front-row seat to the action.
Set in the high-pressure world of trial law, the series follows an idealistic rookie advocate whose first major case pits him against a powerful corporate giant. What begins as a career-defining opportunity soon turns into a test of nerve, ethics and survival, as the young lawyer learns that the courtroom is as much about character as it is about the law.
The show stars Milo Callaghan in the lead, supported by Lana Parrilla, known for Once Upon a Time and The Lincoln Lawyer, and Mad Men favourite John Slattery. Together, they bring to life a story filled with tense arguments, shifting loyalties and emotional stakes that run deeper than any legal brief.
Blending sharp courtroom exchanges with personal drama, the series channels the energy of fan favourites such as Suits and The Lincoln Lawyer, while carving out its own identity as a tale of ambition, integrity and the price of standing up to the system.
Part of global content leader Lionsgate, Moviesphere+ continues to build its India catalogue with a mix of Hollywood blockbusters, popular series and international hits. Indian viewers can begin streaming The Rainmaker from 19 February 2026 as part of its exclusive release on the platform, priced at Rs 399.
