Amidst a horde of negativity and news about cancellations, once again a Superman bomb is dropped by the DC Cartel as a statement of Idris Elba hints at his return to the DC Cinematic Universe. Recently as it is reported that a potential Bloodsport project is in making, the actor expressed his interest in doing an on-screen face-off with Superman. The actor who is busy now promoting his upcoming venture Beast revealed that he has something big cooking for DC and during one of these interviews, he expressed his wish of a Bloodsport vs Superman showdown.
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Idris Elba wants a live ‘Superman in the Hospital’ storyline
During one of the press meets, Idris Elba expressed his wish to watch a live-action version of Superman in the Hospital story explored in The Suicide Squad, directed by James Gunn. In The Suicide Squad, this Superman reference had a huge contribution to Bloodsport’s backstory and also added a savageness to his character. In the particular scene, Amanda Waller said that Bloodsport sent Superman to the ICU by using a kryptonite bullet.
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According to Idris Elba, he will be extremely delighted if this particular scene takes place in live action:
“I would definitely like to tell the Superman story. There’s no doubt,” Elba tells “Bloodsport versus Superman. It needs to happen.”
Although we don’t know any updates about when the next Bloodsport project is coming but now as it is confirmed to be happening who knows we may get to encounter this scene similar to how James Gunn surprised us with the Justice League members at the ending of Peacemaker.
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Does that indicate Superman’s return?
As Idris Elba’s wish came to public notice, it can be said that once again the rumors of Henry Cavill‘s return as Superman have started making rounds on the internet. Not only that but it also re-ignited the rumors of Snyderverse’s restoration.
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But as recently reported by Fandango’s Erik Davis, Idris Elba claimed that something special is cooking:
“I just spoke with Idris Elba about his new film Beast. I asked what we’ll see him in next – a Marvel project or DC, and he said DC. He said he’s got a really big thing cooking for DC right now.”
With all these theories and rumors summed up, the fans still hope for Henry Cavill to return to the DCEU. And as per Bloodsport’s project, the associates of this project are still in the dark and we have to wait until any updates come from the David Zaslav fortress.
The Suicide Squad can be streamed on HBO Max
Source: Variety
