Birds of Prey: The latest casting rumors shine some light on Black Mask
Cathy Yan and Margot Robbie found their Black Canary and Huntress, and Black Mask may get cast next for Birds of Prey — who might they have in mind?
One thing about being a DCEU fan is it’s never boring. The latest news coming from Warner Bros is their casting for Birds of Prey. According to multiple reports, Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Mary Elizabeth Winstead will play Black Canary and Huntress.
News surrounding Renee Montoya and Cassandra Cain haven’t changed. However, the studio recently started meeting with actors for about the role of Black Mask. Additionally, Variety’s own, Justin Kroll Twitter account there are at least two actors the studio is considering — Ewan McGregor and Sharlto Copley.
"“Hearing names like Sharlto and Ewan McGregor are actors [Warner Bros.] like for the [Black Mask]role but have only started meeting actors for that part.”"
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McGregor as Black Mask works well. He’s an underrated, talented actor who burst into the scene playing a heroin addict in the critically acclaimed drama Trainspotting. From there he became synonymous with Star Wars after playing Obi-Wan in the not so well received George Lucas Star Wars Trilogy. Since then McGregor played in more critically acclaimed films like The Ghost Writer, The Impossible, and Haywire. Most recently he portrayed an adult Christopher Robin in Disney’s live-action movie based on the Winnie the Pooh character. He also reprised his role in the well-received sequel to Trainspotting, T2.
Fans of Copley got to see his critically acclaimed performance in the alien period piece set in 1982, District 9. Moreover, he was nominated for an Oscar and continued to prove his worth in films like A-Team and Elysium.
Elysium saw Copley play the film’s main antagonist, Agent CM Kruger. In Europa Report, Kruger once again earned the praises of critics and fans. Copley is known for his intense performances and will undoubtedly garner major fan support as the top choice to play Black Mask.
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Black Mask is the main villain in Birds of Prey. He’s expected to be the top dog in a Batman-less Gotham. Meanwhile, the cities new heroes, Birds of Prey, will protect a young assassin, Cassandra Cain from the likes of the crime lord. These are the only two names that surfaced so far. We have a list of our own. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest news and rumors. Birds of Prey will begin filming next year with an expected 2020 release date.